Sankt Jakob Travel Guide
Basel
Visit Sankt Jakob
Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy 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
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Sankt Jakob
B&B Hotel Basel
Novotel Basel City
"Staff was helpful and understanding. Room and amenities were great"
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
"Staff were excellent. Best breakfast. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
"Beautiful hotel right next to the train station; 10/10; highly recommend"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
"Everything was wonderful! Beautiful hotel, great breakfast, friendly staff, and close to everything."
Reviewed on 27 May 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 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sankt Jakob
Sankt Alban
While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakobshalle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
While Bruderholz may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Green Meadow Park and Merian Park.
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.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical 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.
