Old Town Travel Guide

Basel

A stone bridge over a river with historic buildings and a flag on a pole.
A red building with intricate designs and a tall tower.
A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
A river with boats, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A large, ornate church with twin towers and intricate stone carvings.

Stay near popular Old Town attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Old Town

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is ฿9,900 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿9,900
฿10,618 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (853 reviews)
"Great hotel, would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is ฿4,132 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,132
฿4,632 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (758 reviews)
"Had it's own character without compromising on space and design features."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
The price is ฿6,718 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿6,718
฿7,315 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (835 reviews)
"Location was great. Evening manager was a bit rude. My 1st room was very dark and hot- when I booked I specifically booked and executive room because it had many windows and felt open"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Limehome Basel Town Hall

Limehome Basel Town Hall

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
The price is ฿3,404 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,404
฿4,079 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Theater Fauteuil and Pharmacy Museum Basel ...
Limehome Basel Town Hall
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16 Basel
The price is ฿4,714 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,714
฿5,236 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (798 reviews)
"I loved this hotel. Fantastic location. Very comfortable. Great staff. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Motel One Basel
Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

4 out of 5
2 Rheingasse Basel BS
The price is ฿4,769 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,769
฿4,950 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Martinskirche and White and ...
Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026
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.

Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Basel City Centre

Museums, art galleries and historical 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.

Altstadt Grossbasel

If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Vorstädte

If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Sankt Alban

While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.

Kleinbasel

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



Old Town Travel Guide