Sankt Jakob 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 Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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 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
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Sankt Jakob
B&B Hotel Basel
Novotel Basel City
"Greatstaffahe ohh"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
"Nice hotel. air conditioner didn’t work well enough. No FIFA games available on room TV."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
"Stayed here because ifproximity to train station. Loved the size of the room, the AC, the comfortable bed, the sitting area, the huge bathroom, the breakfast and easy walking access to Old Town and the elegant character of the hotel."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Central City Hotel Rochat
"Amazing staff. Large and beautiful room. Amazing location. Great breakfast. This was a perfect find and we will definitely recommend to friends."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Best Western Hotel Dreilaenderbruecke
"Big room few personal amenities"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Sankt Jakob
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.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz 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.
Sankt Alban
While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.
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.
