Old Town

Basel

The view across the Rhine in Basel
Town hall in Basel Switzerland. This building is over 500 years old❤️
The town hall, Basel #StunningStructures
Winter is coming to Basel. The sky is overcast, the Rhine River is slate gray, and fewer people are in the streets. It will be a long time until summer.
One of the most beautiful places I've seen so far in Basel! Wish I knew German so I could learn more about this place!
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.


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Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
$352 nightly
The price is $376 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$376 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (777 reviews)
Excellent hotel, the building is beautiful and service is fantastic.Sebastian at front of house was so helpful and kind.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
$119 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$135 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (679 reviews)
Good hotel, great location, superb staff. Only negative was the 1960's standard shower.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
$166 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$183 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (788 reviews)
Clean room snd friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16 Basel
$148 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$164 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (748 reviews)
Located in the heart of Basel yet very quiet.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Motel One Basel
Limehome Basel Münzgasse

Limehome Basel Münzgasse

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
$144 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$149 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Krafft Basel

Krafft Basel

4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12 Basel BS
$230 nightly
The price is $249 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$249 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (422 reviews)
Very pleasant hotel

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Krafft Basel
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town

Panorama of Kleinbasel district of Basel and the riverbank of Rhine River, Switzerland

Kleinbasel

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

Kleinbasel
Basel, here I feel like home

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.

Vorstädte
Parliament Building In Basel, Switzerland.

Build in 1504 to 1514 at the Marktplatz. Today it's still used as the actual Parliament Building for the Grand Council of Basel-City.

#trovember

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
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 Basel Natural History Museum or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Basel City Centre
Clarakirche Basel

Clara

Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Musical Theater Basel or Basel Natural History Museum while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Clara
Basel SBB railway station in Switzerland

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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