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.
Spalentor
You can learn about the history of Basel with a visit to Spalentor. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Basel University
Explore the campus of Basel University during your visit to Basel. 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.
Sankt Johanns-Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sankt Johanns-Park, a lovely green space in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Offene Kirche Elisabethen
Offene Kirche Elisabethen is just one of the places to see in Basel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Things to do
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Vorstädte
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
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
"Great"
Reviewed on 5 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
The Passage Urban & Lifestyle Hotel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
"It was fantastic! Great staff!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel - Member of Design Hotels
"Absolutely loved staying at the Nomad! Beautiful design, comfortable rooms, super helpful staff (they helped me find a power adaptor because I forgot mine.) I ordered room service one night and it was perfection. Also, the floor I was on had a tap for still or sparkling water in the hallway, along ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Where to stay in Vorstädte
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.
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.
