Altstadt Grossbasel Travel Guide
Basel
Visit Altstadt Grossbasel
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.
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.
Basel Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
White and Blue House
Learn about the local history of Basel when you spend time at White and Blue House. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Swiss Architecture Museum
You can study the exhibits at Swiss Architecture Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Things to do
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Altstadt Grossbasel
Central City Hotel Rochat
"Everything was wonderful! Beautiful hotel, great breakfast, friendly staff, and close to everything."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Märthof Basel
"Nice"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Limehome Basel Town Hall
"The location is amazing, right in the centre of Basel and close to everything. My only issue was that the air conditioning didn't work. The first night, I could understand why the room was hot because of the weather, but afterwards the temperatures outside were much cooler and the room was still ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
"Very clean and modern style boutique hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Der Teufelhof Basel
"Staff was vert helpful! Ubication was perfect, close to bus station, Walk distance from the terminal"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Motel One Basel
"Clean room,staff amazing, breakfast was plentiful. Great location Loved our stay"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Where to stay in Altstadt Grossbasel
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.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
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.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Sankt Alban
While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.
