Vorstädte Travel Guide
Basel
Visit Vorstädte
Popular places to visit
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Basel University
Explore the campus of Basel University during your visit to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Spalentor
You can learn about the history of Basel with a visit to Spalentor. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Theater Basel
Enjoy a show at Theater Basel, a theatre with a story to tell in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Caricature and Cartoon Museum
You can study the exhibits at Caricature and Cartoon Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Puppenhausmuseum
You can browse the exhibits at Puppenhausmuseum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Things to do
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Vorstädte
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Great stay
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
The vineyard looked terrible as it is still winter in Basel. The wifi was extremely weak and sometimes I could not connect at all. Visitors should be advised of the very weak strength of the Wifi. What a disappointment!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel
this hotel is a true gem in Basel. It’s convenient to the old historic city and close to the train station. The rooms are wonderfully designed very clean and modern. The staff was excellent and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Der Teufelhof Basel
The hotel was within walking distance of most of the major attractions and restaurants. The staff were very friendly, helpful and overall amazing. We loved our stay and would recommend any one looking for accommodation in Basel to consider this hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
The hotel staff was excellent. The location of the hotel is perfectly placed in the old city easy to find and very close to the SBB train station. The rooms are beautifully updated. Have a very Swiss modern feel. I suggest getting a room on the front side of the hotel, preferably a higher floor.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel
Super Hotel. Very cool library and gym area, great location to explore the city, and comes with multiple discounts for travel, museums etc, which is a cool surprise.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vorstädte
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.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Natural History Museum and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basel Natural History Museum or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and Basel Natural History Museum while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
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.
