Old Town
Basel
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Old Town Hotel Deals
Hotel Märthof Basel
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Central City Hotel Rochat
Motel One Basel
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Basel Town Hall
- Munsterplatz
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Basel Natural History Museum
- White and Blue House
- Basel Historical Museum
- Basel Cathedral
- Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig
- Martinskirche
- Basel Historical Museum of Music
- Theater Fauteuil
- Peterskirche
- Naturhistorisches Museum
- Baseldytschi Bihni
- Pharmacy Museum Basel
- Pfalz Basel
- The Palantine
- Pharmazie-Historisches Museum
- HMB - Museum of History
- Leonhardskirche
- Basel University
- Rhine