Sankt Jakob
Basel
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Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Basler Muenster
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.
St. Jakob-Park
Catch an event at St. Jakob-Park during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
St. Jakob-Park Shopping Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. Jakob-Park Shopping Centre during your stay in Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town
Sankt Jakob Hotel Deals
B&B Hotel Basel
Room was small but clean and nice. However, simple machine coffee cost 4.50 CHF!
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
The reception was extremely warm and friendly - helped us with an early check in and provided guidance to the city. I will stay here again when I am back.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
We stayed for 5 nights and it was fantastic. Big thanks to Samuel at the front desk for making it extra special. Room was extremely comfortable - shower and bathroom super clean. Spa was nice during the cold of the winter. Included breakfast was very good but could have used a little bit more variety. ...
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
HYPERION Hotel Basel
It was a great located hotel. As a solo traveler it was safe and easy to get to and from. The staff were also friendly and helpful with any questions I had. I was very impressed with the tram being right outside the hotel too. The room came with a fab view and would definitely be staying there if ...
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Basel
Clean everywhere, great breakfast, free BaselCard for tram travel
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Mercure Bale Mulhouse Aeroport
Clean room and really big! Lovely soft bed and pillows, lovely touch having extra pillows in the cupboard. Only negative was that the toilet roll was half used and ripped off..not the end of the world! Just unexpected. Gorgeous products provided in the bathroom too..
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Sankt Jakob
Sankt Alban
If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.
Breite
Though Breite might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle.
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.
Bruderholz
Though Bruderholz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Green Meadow Park and Merian Park.
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.
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.
