Old Town

Basel
Basel featuring street scenes and a house
Feel like you're living in the past at Old Town. This carefully preserved area makes it easy to picture how life was a long time ago.

Located in Basel, this historic district is well worth a visit. But you'll find tons more to explore in this area. Basel Zoo, Basler Muenster, and Beyeler Foundation aren't too far away from Old Town.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel Märthof Basel
4 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
The price is $284 per night from May 20 to May 21
$284
$303 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (418 reviews)
"Incredible hotel, lovely rooftop terrace, kind and knowledgable staff, and incredible rooms - especially the suite looking over the square!"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Hotel Märthof Basel
Hotel D Basel
Hotel D Basel
4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
The price is $160 per night from May 4 to May 5
$160
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (623 reviews)
"We stayed three nights before river cruise. Hotel was perfect."

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

Hotel D Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat
Central City Hotel Rochat
3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
The price is $130 per night from May 8 to May 9
$130
$143 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (363 reviews)
"Convenient for walking around. Only negative is the parking is offsite"

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Central City Hotel Rochat
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
5 out of 5
Blumenrain 8, Basel
The price is $568 per night from May 19 to May 20
$568
$598 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Martinskirche and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
"This was my first time staying here. I was treated like I was somebody, with respect. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Motel One Basel
Motel One Basel
3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel
The price is $146 per night from May 4 to May 5
$146
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Basel Historical Museum and HMB - Museum of History ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (497 reviews)
"Great location in the heart of the old town area. Hotel room is spacious and staff are pleasant and provided helpful information."

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

Motel One Basel
Krafft Basel
Krafft Basel
4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12, Basel, BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $196 per night from May 13 to May 14
$196
$213 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (293 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Krafft Basel
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town

Why crossing over the river Rhine using an ordinary bridge? This ferry is a very special experience. The boat is guided and pulled by the water itself

Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Kleinbasel
Basel featuring street scenes and a house

Altstadt Grossbasel

Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Altstadt Grossbasel
A tram station in Basel covered in snow

Clara

Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Munsterplatz or Basler Muenster while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Clara
Basel Art Museum showing night scenes and street scenes

Vorstädte

Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Vorstädte
Basel featuring modern architecture

Basel City Centre

4.5/5(233 area reviews)

Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Basel City Centre
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Gundeldingen

While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Gundeldingen

Old Town

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