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

Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3 out of 5
Petersgraben 23 Basel
The price is ฿4,301 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,301
฿4,814 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (735 reviews)
"The room and the rest of the hotel were very clean. Air conditioning worked well. The location was perfect for us. We used the buses and trams but also walked along the Rhine and to nearby sites. I would definitely stay in Hotel Rochat again."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Central City Hotel Rochat
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 out of 5
Marktgasse 19 Basel BS
The price is ฿10,834 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿10,834
฿11,596 total
3 Aug - 4 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! (824 reviews)
"V"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Märthof Basel
Limehome Basel Town Hall

Limehome Basel Town Hall

2 out of 5
12 Münzgasse Basel BS
The price is ฿5,019 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,019
฿5,768 total
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (103 reviews)
"Lack of a person at checkin and no bag room made this hotel inconvenient"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Limehome Basel Town Hall
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Blumenrain 19 Basel BS
The price is ฿6,205 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿6,205
฿6,791 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (819 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful prior to arrival and they were helpful with transportation arrangements. The bed was comfy but the AC did not work well at all and our room was very hot making it difficult to sleep."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3 out of 5
Barfüssergasse 16 Basel
The price is ฿4,936 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,936
฿5,473 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (790 reviews)
"Location perfect"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Motel One Basel
Krafft Basel

Krafft Basel

4 out of 5
Rheingasse 12 Basel BS
The price is ฿8,126 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿8,126
฿8,784 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (435 reviews)
"The property was beautiful and unique. Room was clean and all amenities are nearby. Beautiful view of the river and nice ambiance by the restaurant."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Krafft Basel
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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 Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. 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