Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basler Muenster
Learn about the local history of Basel when you spend time at Basler Muenster. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a visit to Martinskirche. 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 travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who call Basel Zoo home during your travels in Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Basel Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Old Town Hotel Deals
Hotel Märthof Basel
A 5-star stay: clean, comfortable room with quality furniture, an inclusive stocked fridge, and a good varied buffet breakfast. Staff were helpful, but tram noise at night may bother light sleepers. Highly recommended overall.
Reviewed on 27 October 2025
Central City Hotel Rochat
Good
Reviewed on 27 October 2025
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Did not eat at hotel. Staff was great
Reviewed on 19 October 2025
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Excellent location. Would like the option of housekeeping or at least for bins to be emptied on longer stays. Option for food would be an added bonus, even just a vending machine as local shops close early.
Reviewed on 15 October 2025
Merian am Rhein
The property has NO staff. (except a maid) That was a bit confusing at first. Although at the time of booking it does state that there is no manned check-in, it is not clear how to check in until you actually arrive. We didn't know if you could even get into the building, but you can. (not sure of ...
Reviewed on 20 October 2025
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
The staff member who greeted us at 8:20 in the morning was very helpful. She provided us with maps and Basel visitors passes as well as offered to hold our luggage until our room was ready. Everyone was very helpful and friendly towards us.
Reviewed on 30 September 2025
Other neighborhoods around Old Town
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Altstadt Grossbasel
Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Clara
Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Musical Theater Basel or Munsterplatz while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
Vorstädte
Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic 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.
Gundeldingen
While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Old Town
- Places of interest
- Old Town Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Basel neighborhoods
- Old Town Hotels by Brand
- Marktplatz
- Basler Muenster
- Munsterplatz
- Basel Town Hall
- Basel Cathedral
- White and Blue House
- Basel Historical Museum
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Pharmacy Museum Basel
- Martinskirche
- Basel Natural History Museum
- The Palantine
- Theater Fauteuil
- Naturhistorisches Museum
- Baseldytschi Bihni
- Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig
- Leonhardskirche
- Pfalz Basel
- Peterskirche
- Pharmazie-Historisches Museum
- HMB - Museum of History
- Basel Historical Museum of Music
- Basel University
- Rhine
