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Basel

Basel, here I feel like home
Basel, here I feel like home
The Basel Paper Museum.

A fantastic way to spend an afternoon in Basel. Great for couples or families. 

The museum walks you through the history of paper making, writing, printing and book making. You can make your own paper, try calligraphy, try marbling and use a typewriter and printer. The hosts at the museum speak English, French and German. There are people on hand to explain everything as you go.

There's a working waterwheel and the museum produces paper gifts for the shop. A must for anyone who loves stationary, craft, paperwork, graphics, printing and fonts.
Basel Art Museum featuring street scenes
Basel Art Museum which includes street scenes

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4 out of 5
Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS
$182 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (602 reviews)
Clean great location walkable

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Steinengraben 69 Basel BS
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$125 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
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Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (904 reviews)
The staff were very helpful

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
The Passage

The Passage

4 out of 5
Steinengraben 51 Basel BS
$174 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (991 reviews)
Shopping was in walking distance.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

The Passage
Der Teufelhof Basel

Der Teufelhof Basel

3.5 out of 5
Leonhardsgraben 47-49 Basel BS
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (867 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Der Teufelhof Basel
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels

ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels

4 out of 5
Steinenvorstadt 42 Basel 614817472
$181 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews)
Very comfy beds!excellent facilities!

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
Youth Hostel Basel

Youth Hostel Basel

2 out of 5
Maja Sacher-Platz 10 Basel
Stay at this hostel in Basel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Museum for Contemporary Art and Basel Paper ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)
Cleanliness, friendly staff, lovely breakfast.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Youth Hostel Basel
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Other neighborhoods around 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.

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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.

Altstadt Grossbasel
The view across the Rhine in Basel

Old Town

Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.

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 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
Clarakirche Basel

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 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


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