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Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old Town
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Basel City Centre

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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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.

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Vorstädte

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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Sankt Alban

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$290 nightly
$311 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (867 reviews)
"Great location with very friendly staff and beautiful room. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

Petersgraben 23 Basel
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$118 nightly
$132 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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Central City Hotel Rochat
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

Barfüssergasse 16 Basel
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$140 nightly
$156 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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Motel One Basel
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Stay near popular Old Town attractions

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Marktplatz

9.0/10 (1,102 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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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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Basel Town Hall

9.2/10 (545 reviews)
After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Munsterplatz

9.2/10 (284 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Basel with a stop at Munsterplatz. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Basel Cathedral

Basel Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Basel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Basel Historical Museum

8.8/10 (64 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Basel Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Swiss Architecture Museum

7.0/10 (2 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Swiss Architecture Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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White and Blue House

9.2/10 (7 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Basel when you spend time at White and Blue House. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Things to do

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Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

$32
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Basel Private Tour - James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

$568
per adult
James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel
Tour on the vintage tram

Tour on the vintage tram

$26
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tour on the vintage tram
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