Breite Travel Guide
Basel
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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.
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 Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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. Jakobshalle
Catch an event at St. Jakobshalle 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)
Basel Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Breite
Dasbreitehotel
"A very nice property. The tram to Old City, railroad station, etc is just outside the door. And the hotel provides a pass to ride it for your entire stay. The front desk was extremely helpful. The breakfast was worth the cost. It included fresh to order eggs and such. As well as help yourself foods. ..."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
"Rooms was clean has mini bar but you have to ask for drinks. Staff helpful says parking 32 Swiss francs a night. Breakfast was generic nothing special air con was weak. Toilet in rooms right next to door so you have to go in and then close door and have your leg touching door…"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
"Excellent hotel and location! Close to the old town and next to the train station! Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
"Everything was wonderful! Beautiful hotel, great breakfast, friendly staff, and close to everything."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
B&B Hotel Basel
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
Where to stay in Breite
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.
Altstadt Grossbasel
If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
