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 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 Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
St. Jakobshalle
Catch an event at St. Jakobshalle during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Congress Center Basel
Learn about the events happening in Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Things to do
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town
Top hotels in Breite
Dasbreitehotel
This was a great place to stay! There is a tram stop and bus stop just outside. Also, the staff was so kind and courteous. The room was large and comfortable. We all really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
The reception was extremely warm and friendly - helped us with an early check in and provided guidance to the city. I will stay here again when I am back.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
B&B Hotel Basel
Room was small but clean and nice. However, simple machine coffee cost 4.50 CHF!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Märthof Basel
We stayed for 5 nights and it was fantastic. Big thanks to Samuel at the front desk for making it extra special. Room was extremely comfortable - shower and bathroom super clean. Spa was nice during the cold of the winter. Included breakfast was very good but could have used a little bit more variety. ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Basel
Clean everywhere, great breakfast, free BaselCard for tram travel
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Mercure Bale Mulhouse Aeroport
Clean room and really big! Lovely soft bed and pillows, lovely touch having extra pillows in the cupboard. Only negative was that the toilet roll was half used and ripped off..not the end of the world! Just unexpected. Gorgeous products provided in the bathroom too..
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Breite
Sankt Alban
While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.
Sankt Jakob
If you're spending some time in Sankt Jakob, St. Jakob-Park and St. Jakob-Park Shopping Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
