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

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Our top choices for Old Town hotels

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
5.0 star property
Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (185 reviews)
"Great food, drinks, decor and staff. "
United States
Adam
The price is €696
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel
4.5 star property
Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (780 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
George
The price is €320
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Hotel Märthof Basel

Krafft Basel

Krafft Basel
4.0 star property
Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (423 reviews)
"Beautiful and well located"
United States
Gretchen
The price is €223
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Krafft Basel

Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat
3.0 star property
Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (688 reviews)
"Great location and breakfast. Not luggage friendly with stairs at various points depending on your room location."
United States
Debra
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Central City Hotel Rochat

Consum Boutique Hotel

Consum Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (37 reviews)
" Friendly and accommodating "
United States
Paul
The price is €202
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Consum Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (793 reviews)
"Excellent hotel close to all amenities. The room was clean and the staff very helpful."
United Kingdom
JAYNE
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
4.0 star property
Old Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (149 reviews)
"Staff was amazing! "
United States
Ruth
The price is €224
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
3.5 star property
Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"Perfect location in Marktplaz. Nice size, full kitchen appliances and nice sleeper couch for our grown son who joined us. Checkin was simple. Early morning truck delivering packages was just part of the city experience. Great time!"
United States
Timothy
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel
3.0 star property
Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (756 reviews)
"Location was perfect. "
United States
Terri
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Motel One Basel

East-West Riverside Hotel

East-West Riverside Hotel
3.0 star property
Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (253 reviews)
"Good central location with nice river view. Daniel at the front desk was great!! Very helpful! Outdoor patio eating along the river. Breakfast included. "
United States
Thomas
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
East-West Riverside Hotel

Limehome Basel Münzgasse

Limehome Basel Münzgasse
2.0 star property
Old Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (81 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. Great location, clean room. "
United Kingdom
Joanna
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Limehome Basel Münzgasse

Merian am Rhein

Merian am Rhein
Old Town
6.8 out of 10, (52 reviews)
"Clean, central, great views over the river if you have a river view room. "
United Kingdom
Edward
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Merian am Rhein

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
3.0 star property
Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Location, cleanliness, spacious, good value "
United Kingdom
James
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

HOTEL ENGEL LIESTAL - Business & Lifestyle

HOTEL ENGEL LIESTAL - Business & Lifestyle
4.0 star property
13.8 km from Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (183 reviews)
"Nice stay for a business trip. Great breakfast and central location. "
United Kingdom
Joao
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
HOTEL ENGEL LIESTAL - Business & Lifestyle

Hotel Restaurant Kuentz

Hotel Restaurant Kuentz
24.9 km from Old Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (139 reviews)
"Excellent stay, very very friendly and helpful staff. Superior Room was clean and spacious. Restaurant is great, good food for a fait price."
Netherlands
Gerard
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Hotel Restaurant Kuentz

ALTES SPITAL Hotel Café Bar Restaurant

ALTES SPITAL Hotel Café Bar Restaurant
27.8 km from Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (62 reviews)
"It is a beautiful hotel, the room was nice and the food was good and a great breakfast "
Netherlands
Rob
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
ALTES SPITAL Hotel Café Bar Restaurant

Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport

Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport
4.0 star property
3.5 km from Old Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (774 reviews)
"Breakfast menu was awesome. Rooms were so incredibly nice. Staff were friendly and par excellent. "
United States
macielo
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport

Hotel Baslertor

Hotel Baslertor
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Old Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (259 reviews)
"Sehr gute Lage für Anreise, da ÖV-Anschluss"
Switzerland
Angela
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Hotel Baslertor

B&B Hotel Mulhouse Bâle Aéroport

B&B Hotel Mulhouse Bâle Aéroport
3.0 star property
5.1 km from Old Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (175 reviews)
"Shuttle was great & on time. "
Canada
Lori
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
B&B Hotel Mulhouse Bâle Aéroport

Gasthaus und Hotel zum Löwen

Gasthaus und Hotel zum Löwen
7.9 km from Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (173 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Great service, clean and modern yet with a small feel. Delicious restaurant too."
United States
William
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Gasthaus und Hotel zum Löwen
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Compare popular hotels in Old Town

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Hallway
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
185 reviews
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Front of property
Hotel Märthof Basel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
780 reviews
View
Exterior
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
149 reviews
View
Exterior
Central City Hotel Rochat
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
688 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Motel One Basel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
756 reviews
View

Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Basel City Centre

Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basel Natural History Museum or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

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.

Vorstädte

If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. 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

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

Kleinbasel

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Old Town?
Old Town is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its interesting historical sites. Are you looking for Old Town travel tips? Make sure that you visit Basel Natural History Museum and Basel Town Hall while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Old Town?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is the highest ranked property in Old Town. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other favourite options in the area include Motel One Basel and Krafft Basel.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Old Town?
Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodation options in Old Town to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Basel area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Old Town.
What is there to do in this Basel neighbourhood?
Basel Natural History Museum, Naturhistorisches Museum and Basel Historical Museum of Music are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Old Town. Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town include White and Blue House, Martinskirche and Munsterplatz. While you're out sightseeing in Basel, make sure that you visit other sights such as The Palantine or Pfalz Basel.
How can I get around Old Town and the greater Basel area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Marktplatz Tram Stop is the closest metro station.