This Basel City Centre collection of precious artworks is a good place to start your day of sightseeing. There's lots to explore nearby, like Basel Zoo, Basler Muenster, and Beyeler Foundation. Wander around at your leisure at Museum for Contemporary Art before hitting up these other fine attractions.
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Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Sankt Alban
Price was $1,526, price is now $1,246 per person
$1,246
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Feb 15 - Feb 21
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Chicago (CHI) to Basel (BSL)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Great location to train station and room was huge and clean but train noise could disturb light sleepers. Pillow in room was non supportive
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
Basel City Centre
Price was $1,957, price is now $1,551 per person
$1,551
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Feb 15 - Feb 21
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Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Basel (BSL)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (732 reviews)
the hotel is immaculate, the staff are friendly and efficient, the location is superb and the Bohemia cafe is a buzzy place during the day and evenings.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
Sankt Alban
Price was $1,655, price is now $1,343 per person
$1,343
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Feb 15 - Feb 21
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Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Basel (BSL)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (670 reviews)
Our stay at GAIA met all of our expectations. Room was quiet and comfortable. Service was excellent and breakfast was fresh and plentiful.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
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