Title: Visit Old Town: 2026 Old Town, Basel Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Old Town](https://expedia.com/Old-Town-Basel-Hotels.0-n553248621533003688-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Basel](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Basel.d6050770.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Basel](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Basel.d6050770.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Old Town](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Old-Town.d553248621533003688.Car-Rental-Guide)[Old Town Vacations](https://expedia.com/Old-Town.d553248621533003688.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Old Town ## Basel ![The view across the Rhine in Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8285336e-991c-4e78-8ac3-0a3e6d96f84a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The view across the Rhine in Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8285336e-991c-4e78-8ac3-0a3e6d96f84a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Town hall in Basel Switzerland. This building is over 500 years old❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/4977c873-0ce4-4d39-9f64-b1f8c346b7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The town hall, Basel #StunningStructures](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/e3b3a3a9-c062-41bd-b921-dce89ba8d1db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/335d2ee3-b4a8-4027-9f28-1251a4dfbc78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Old Town Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Basel Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Basel.dx6050770) 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](https://www.expedia.com/Basel.dx6050770), 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 ![Rathaus, Basel Town Hall - Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067705/461601ba-b737-4506-81ae-cda98247fe4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marktplatz 4.5/5(82 reviews) You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.com/Marktplatz-Basel-City-Centre.d6067705.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basel featuring a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067711/cd308d96-1910-465d-aad1-acd13fccb186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basler Muenster 4.5/5(62 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. [](https://expedia.com/Basler-Muenster-Basel-City-Centre.d6067711.Vacation-Attraction) ![Town hall in Basel Switzerland. This building is over 500 years old❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/4977c873-0ce4-4d39-9f64-b1f8c346b7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Town Hall 4.5/5(74 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. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Town-Hall-Basel-City-Centre.d6067727.Vacation-Attraction) ![Such a monumental building for this natural history museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/5445c417-cccf-4e65-8bfd-037bf7042906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Natural History Museum You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Natural-History-Museum-Basel-City-Centre.d6067709.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basel Zoo which includes marine life, zoo animals and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067735/9aa77c8c-6af9-494d-bc7b-c720935fc006.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Zoo 4.5/5(23 reviews) Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Zoo-Basel.d6067735.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basel Art Museum showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067713/d0391c06-520d-4e1e-9a78-fd26dfd9194f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Art Museum 5/5(2 reviews) Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Art-Museum-Basel-City-Centre.d6067713.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Spalentor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47616975/e27cc1c4-0a0f-4826-a398-0f073a2a25d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour $33 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/basel-city-sightseeing-bus-tour.a47616975.activity-details) ![Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49176896/8095014f-42a3-4fc4-a0f5-372704160975.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour $18 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/basel-scavenger-hunt-and-highlights-self-guided-audio-tour.a49176896.activity-details) ![City guide ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2901899/e1ca080a-43ba-4b40-bfb4-8a8b80bf540f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City tour Basel (walking tour) $31 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/city-tour-basel-walking-tour.a2901899.activity-details) ![Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46591633/9fe94a65-f6b5-445a-864d-4326dce57fde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat $96 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hydrofoil-and-surfing-on-the-rhine-behind-a-motorboat.a46591633.activity-details) ![Basel: Private Walking Tour with a Local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51266433/d5ff3b8e-1871-48c1-b694-41859dec231b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel: Private Walking Tour with a Local $118 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/basel-private-walking-tour-with-a-local.a51266433.activity-details) ![Basel’s Historical Old Town Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2122655/06b08579-d661-4258-bf42-ee2dc43a67e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Historical Old Town Tour $21 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/basel-historical-old-town-tour.a2122655.activity-details) [See all activities in Basel](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Basel.d6050770.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Old Town Hotel Deals ![Hotel Märthof Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65350000/65344700/65344653/d3d2f587_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Märthof Basel Marktgasse 19 Basel BS $357 nightly $382 total Feb 17 - Feb 18 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (772 reviews) Great location Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F17%2F2026&endDate=2%2F18%2F2026&selected=65344653&PinnedHotelID=65344653&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621533003688) ![Central City Hotel Rochat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1108400/1108361/78e31de9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central City Hotel Rochat Petersgraben 23 Basel $128 nightly $143 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 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! (669 reviews) Super location, very clean and friendly staff! 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(742 reviews) Location was fantastic in the old town where all the atmosphere is, a 5min walk to the Kunstmuseum, 5min walk to City Hall, 10min walk to the Rhine river banks and 3min walk to the Munster church and many other museums Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026&selected=15145543&PinnedHotelID=15145543&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621533003688) [See all 1,452 properties in Old Town](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F16%2F2026&endDate=2%2F17%2F2026®ionId=553248621533003688) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[](https://expedia.com/Basel-Kleinbasel.dx6170386) ![Basel, here I feel like home](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8dbef311-797c-4090-81ba-12c686bdcbe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Vorstadte.dx553248635939578359) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/0daba449-5e3b-4eaa-9908-55498f519a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Altstadt Grossbasel Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Altstadt-Grossbasel.dx6170377) ![Basel featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981679701/acd35586-49fe-4762-a2d5-931d46b3db16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Basel-City-Centre.dx553248633981679701) ![Clarakirche Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939577564/dd9daff8-f11d-486e-abe3-13725d90d38d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Clara.dx553248635939577564) ![Basel SBB railway station in Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874427886199894016/b507dcb0-6016-40f3-b312-551b5983fe45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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