Basel City Centre Travel Guide
Basel
Visit Basel City Centre
Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basler Muenster
Learn about the local history of Basel when you take a trip to Basler Muenster. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a stop at Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Zoo
Visit the animals who call Basel Zoo home during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Congress Center Basel
Learn about the events happening in Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Top hotels in Basel City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Central City Hotel Rochat
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
HYPERION Hotel Basel
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
Altstadt Grossbasel
If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Vorstädte
If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
