Old Town

Basel

A stone bridge over a river with historic buildings and a flag on a pole.
A red building with intricate designs and a tall tower.
A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
A river with boats, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A large, ornate church with twin towers and intricate stone carvings.
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.

Stay near popular Old Town attractions

A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

Basler Muenster

9.2/10 (612 reviews)
Admire its exquisite architecture, peer from the towers over the city or just soak up the atmosphere of Basel’s most important house of worship.
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Things to do

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

$37
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Basel Private Tour - James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

$564
per adult
James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel
Spalentor

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

$32
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel

Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel

$87
per adult
Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel
Traditional Swiss Dinner: Cheese Fondue, Appetizers and Dessert

Traditional Swiss Dinner: Cheese Fondue, Appetizers and Dessert

$167
per adult
Traditional Swiss Dinner: Cheese Fondue, Appetizers and Dessert
Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel

$45
per adult
Basel Old Town, Cheese & Chocolate Experience | From Basel
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Old Town Hotel Deals

Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
$125 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$140 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
$267 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$287 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (831 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Limehome Basel Town Hall

Limehome Basel Town Hall

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
$115 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$119 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
"Lack of a person at checkin and no bag room made this hotel inconvenient"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Limehome Basel Town Hall
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
$181 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$198 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (822 reviews)
"Great hotel. Location perfect, 2 min walk to tram stop, free with hotel booking. Great breakfast and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16 Basel
$130 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$145 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (790 reviews)
"Location perfect"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Motel One Basel
Krafft Basel

Krafft Basel

4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12 Basel BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$196 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$213 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (437 reviews)
"Amazing view over the river in the best part of town."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

Krafft Basel
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Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

Basel City Centre

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

A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
Photo by Annie Chamberlain
Open Photo by Annie Chamberlain

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.

A modern building with a curved roof and a traditional building with a sloped roof in the background.
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Vorstädte

Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. 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.

A river with swans, a bridge, a path, and buildings in the background.

Sankt Alban

If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.

A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and modern skyscrapers.

Kleinbasel

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

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