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A historic European square with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and cobblestone streets.

Marktplatz

9.0/10 (1,102 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

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Things to do

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

$37

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

$32

per adult

Basel Private Tour - James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen

James Bond’s Schilthorn & Mürren Tour | From Basel

$564

per adult

Tour on the vintage tram

$25

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

$15

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Tour on the vintage tram

$26

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

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Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Märthof Basel

Marktgasse 19 Basel BS

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

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Central City Hotel Rochat

Petersgraben 23 Basel

Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

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Motel One Basel

Barfüssergasse 16 Basel

Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

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Limehome Basel Town Hall

12 Münzgasse Basel BS

Stay at this aparthotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Pharmacy Museum Basel and Marktplatz are located ...

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Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

2 Rheingasse Basel BS

Stay at this hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Martinskirche and White and Blue House are ...

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Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Blumenrain 19 Basel BS

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

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Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old Town

A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

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.

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A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.

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.

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A street with tram tracks, a building with a sign for Kunstmuseum Basel, and a construction crane.

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.