Sankt Jakob
Basel
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Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Basler Muenster
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.
Basel Town Hall
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.
St. Jakob-Park
Catch an event at St. Jakob-Park during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Chocolate Making Workshop, Bean to Bar Experience | From Basel
Sankt Jakob Hotel Deals
B&B Hotel Basel
Novotel Basel City
"Staff was helpful and understanding. Room and amenities were great"
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
"No AC. Room stuffy. Otherwise lovely."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
"Everything was top-notch: the staff, the accomodations, the breakfast. We would recommend your hotel to everyone."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
"Everything was wonderful! Beautiful hotel, great breakfast, friendly staff, and close to everything."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
"The staff was absolutely lovely and helpful. Incredibly convenient location to marketplace, the 50/30 bus combination, restaurants and shopping. The garden is beautiful, tranquil, and just a serene space."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Sankt Jakob
Sankt Alban
If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.
Breite
Though Breite might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle.
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.
Bruderholz
Though Bruderholz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Green Meadow Park and Merian Park.
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.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Rosentalanlage or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
