Basel Hotel Guide. Hotels in Old Town, Basel, Switzerland

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Top Trending Hotels Near Old Town, Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel
Restaurant

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (638)
"Can't fault this hotel, clean and modern in a great location, and fantastic staff. "
Hotel Märthof Basel
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Front of property

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (113)
"Great stay! Highly recommend. Perfect neighbourhood - walkable to most sights plus great connections to public transport. On site restaurant is magnificent as well including a cute courtyard to enjoy in warmer days. The Junior Suite was very spacious and well designed. "
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Central City Hotel Rochat
Courtyard

Central City Hotel Rochat

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (563)
"Great location and very nice stay."
Central City Hotel Rochat
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
Desk, travel cot, bed sheets

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Gross, modern, zentral"
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
BS Hodler I - Marktplatz Hitrental Apartment
Bed sheets

BS Hodler I - Marktplatz Hitrental Apartment

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Top Preis - Leistung Verhältniss. Einwandfreies Check -in & out. Empfehlenswert!"
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
BS Hodler I - Marktplatz Hitrental Apartment
Krafft Basel
Front of property

Krafft Basel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (367)
"I would highly recommend this hotel "
Krafft Basel
Motel One Basel
Bar (on property)

Motel One Basel

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (656)
"Great location. Room very spacious and clean."
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Motel One Basel
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Lobby

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (166)
"Wonderful hotel! I really recommend! "
The price is €688
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Junior Double Room | City view

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (720)
"Convenient location, helpful staff, nice room"
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
Balcony

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6)
"Overrated… high price accomodation"
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
Consum Boutique Hotel
Junior Suite, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | Living area

Consum Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (29)
"The staff was amazing. Super helpful. Room was perfect. "
Consum Boutique Hotel
East-West Riverside Hotel
Restaurant

East-West Riverside Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (219)
"Great hotel!"
East-West Riverside Hotel
limehome Basel Münzgasse
Suite - Wheelchair Accessible

limehome Basel Münzgasse

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (41)
"It was very nice, clean and cute. Didn't know how to work the AC though "
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
limehome Basel Münzgasse
Merian am Rhein
Exterior

Merian am Rhein

1.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (24)
"Seamless check in and out. Great location. "
The price is €164
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Merian am Rhein
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Exterior

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (821)
"Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Brilliant breakfast, beautifully served. Cannot fault it - plus, only 10 minutes from city centre."
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
Junior Suite, Terrace

ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (159)
"Very nice and comfortable rooms. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. The location is great, walk to many old town areas, and central to many tram lines."
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
Hotel Victoria
Terrace/patio

Hotel Victoria

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (511)
"Excellent location with lots within walking or easily accessible using the trams/buses. Helpful and friendly staff, clean and comfortable. A great base for exploring Basal."
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Hotel Victoria
Boutique Hotel Waldhaus
Front of property

Boutique Hotel Waldhaus

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (36)
"Very nice hotel, clean and comfy room with all you need for a nice stay. Staff are friendly and helpful, breakfast has a good choice and plenty of it"
Boutique Hotel Waldhaus
Best Western Hotel Dreilaenderbruecke
Exterior

Best Western Hotel Dreilaenderbruecke

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (625)
"Room was very clean. Shopping mall downstairs. Very convenient. There were a lot of dining options in the neighborhood. Parking was easy."
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Best Western Hotel Dreilaenderbruecke
The Passage
Classic Room (Luxe)

The Passage

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Good location, close to train station. Quiet and comfortable "
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Passage
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Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Basel which includes modern architecture
Basel City Centre map

Basel City Centre

10 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Basel showing street scenes and a pond
Altstadt Grossbasel map

Altstadt Grossbasel

If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. 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.

Basel Art Museum which includes night scenes and street scenes
Photo by Kunstmuseum Basel, Julian Salinas
Open Photo by Kunstmuseum Basel, Julian Salinas
Vorstädte map

Vorstädte

If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Sankt Alban map

Sankt Alban

While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.

Kleinbasel map

Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Town?

Old Town is located in an area of Altstadt Grossbasel known for its interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 137 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Old Town?

Adjacent to Old Town, Hotel Märthof Basel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this 4-star hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Hyperion Hotel Basel and Movenpick Hotel Basel .

How many hotels are there close to Old Town?

Expedia has 137 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Old Town.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Old Town.

What can I see and do near Old Town?

Basel Art Museum, Jean Tinguely Museum and Vitra Design Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. White and Blue House, Ermitage and Martinskirche are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Burghof Loerrach, Theater Fauteuil and Baseldytschi Bihni.

How can I get to Old Town?

With so many choices for transport, seeing the area around Old Town is a breeze. Local metro stations include Marktplatz Tram Stop and University Tram Stop. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Basel Bad Station or Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station).