Old Town

Basel

Basel featuring street scenes and a house
Basel which includes a pond and street scenes
Basel featuring a sunset and a city
Basel which includes a fountain, a statue or sculpture and outdoor art
Photo provided by Basel Tourismus/ Cinerent Open Air AG
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

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19, Basel, BS
$355 nightly
The price is $379 total per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$379 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (711 reviews)
"Great staff, comfortable bed, clean room, and good breakfast-everything you look forward to in a hotel stay"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23, Basel
$147 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$163 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (621 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent, central location, great breakfast buffet, friendly, helpful staff."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19, Basel, BS
$196 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$214 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (748 reviews)
"The location was perfect. The staff were helpful. The breakfast was excellent."

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Limehome Basel Münzgasse

Limehome Basel Münzgasse

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse, Basel, BS
$132 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$136 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)
"This property was wonderful. The code system is really easy and the room was wonderful. The shower was spacious, our room had wall to wall windows which was gorgeous. The hotel DOES have laundry machines that you can use, even though I couldn’t find that on the listing, which was crucial for us. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025

Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16, Basel
$160 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$177 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (695 reviews)
"No car access so be prepared to walk the last bit. Tram goes right on front to airport and train station."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Motel One Basel
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

4 out of 5
Rebgasse 12-14, Basel
$243 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$263 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Naturhistorisches Museum and Martinskirche ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
"The staff member who greeted us at 8:20 in the morning was very helpful. She provided us with maps and Basel visitors passes as well as offered to hold our luggage until our room was ready. Everyone was very helpful and friendly towards us."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus 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 Musical Theater Basel or Munsterplatz 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 Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Basel City Centre
The Peter Merian building complex is located just next to the Basel train station. It can be easily seen on the way into Basel when arriving by train. Modern architecture with a lot of photographic potential #architecture #troveontuesday

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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