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

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Our top choices for Old Town hotels

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Limehome Basel Münzgasse

Limehome Basel Münzgasse

Limehome Basel Münzgasse
2.0 star property
Old Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (77)
"Good base for a couple of nights. Nothing fancy but served us well for our stop over "
Australia
Tammy
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
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Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat
3.0 star property
Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (663)
"Excellent hotel located in old city near key sites—-very walkable "
United States
Harold
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Central City Hotel Rochat
Front of property
Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel
4.5 star property
Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (765)
"Amazing hotel, we loved everything!! Will stay again!"
United States
April
The price is €315
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Hotel Märthof Basel
1 bedroom, bed sheets
BS Hodler I - Marktplatz Hitrental Apartment

BS Hodler I - Marktplatz Hitrental Apartment

BS Hodler I - Marktplatz Hitrental Apartment
3.5 star property
Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Top Preis - Leistung Verhältniss. Einwandfreies Check -in & out. Empfehlenswert!"
Switzerland
Samuel
BS Hodler I - Marktplatz Hitrental Apartment
Lobby sitting area
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (778)
"Nice rooms, breakfast enjoyable, and desk staff very helpful and pleasant "
United States
Bruce
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel
Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, al fresco dining
Krafft Basel

Krafft Basel

Krafft Basel
4.0 star property
Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (417)
"Great hotel "
United States
Joe
The price is €203
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Krafft Basel
Terrace/patio
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel
3.0 star property
Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (735)
"Great location lovely hotel . "
United Kingdom
kenny
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Motel One Basel
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Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
4.0 star property
Old Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (140)
"Did not use breakfast or bar but the coffee bar and water station on the floor was great"
United States
Adam
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Restaurant
East-West Riverside Hotel

East-West Riverside Hotel

East-West Riverside Hotel
3.0 star property
Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (246)
"The room was very clean and the staff were pleasant. We stayed in a room with an elevator view. I would recommend getting the street or river view so that a window can be opened."
United States
Laurie
East-West Riverside Hotel
Daily continental breakfast (CHF 28 per person)
Consum Boutique Hotel

Consum Boutique Hotel

Consum Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (37)
" Friendly and accommodating "
United States
Paul
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Consum Boutique Hotel
Hallway
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
5.0 star property
Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (180)
"Beautiful hotel in a perfect location. However, what truly stood out was the exceptional staff who went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect! "
Canada
Susan
The price is €692
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
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Merian am Rhein

Merian am Rhein

Merian am Rhein
Old Town
6.6 out of 10, (43)
"This was a self check in hotel, it was clean. There was a bit of difficulty checking in, thankfully we got assistance from a local that stopped to check out the hotel for future accommodations. "
United States
Kassandra
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Merian am Rhein
View from property
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
3.0 star property
Old Town
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"It ia very comfortable room.for me. I would reserve next trip in Basel."
United Kingdom
yusuke
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
Bed sheets
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
3.5 star property
Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8)
"Overrated… high price accomodation"
Turkey
Sinan
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
Property amenity
B&B Hotel Weil am Rhein/Basel

B&B Hotel Weil am Rhein/Basel

B&B Hotel Weil am Rhein/Basel
3.4 km from Old Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (284)
"Local food was great"
United States
Sandra
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
B&B Hotel Weil am Rhein/Basel
Porch
La Maison Hotel Mulhouse

La Maison Hotel Mulhouse

La Maison Hotel Mulhouse
3.0 star property
28.3 km from Old Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (601)
"Excellent place!"
United States
Orlando
The price is €46
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
La Maison Hotel Mulhouse
Banquet hall
Biohotel Alte Post

Biohotel Alte Post

Biohotel Alte Post
28.3 km from Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (139)
"Nice staff, possibility to use the fitness studio in fornt of the hotel"
Italy
Anonymous traveller
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Biohotel Alte Post
Reception
Arrow Hotel

Arrow Hotel

Arrow Hotel
4.2 km from Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (190)
"Clean great sized modern room, lovely approachable staff, fantastic breakfast, EV charging facility, highly recommended "
United Kingdom
mark
Arrow Hotel
Food and drink
Best Western Hotel Dreilaenderbruecke

Best Western Hotel Dreilaenderbruecke

Best Western Hotel Dreilaenderbruecke
4.0 star property
3.6 km from Old Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (736)
"Great location to explore Basel. Right on the three countries border so educational for our children too. Germany, Switzerland and France and you could walk between all three care free within minutes Great location if you’re looking for an affordable stay in Basel. I would highly recommend a day trip to Lucerne too - wow!!"
United Kingdom
Ryan
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Best Western Hotel Dreilaenderbruecke
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
The Originals City, Hotel Mulhouse, Ile Napoleon

The Originals City, Hotel Mulhouse, Ile Napoleon

The Originals City, Hotel Mulhouse, Ile Napoleon
3.0 star property
26.8 km from Old Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (413)
"Our stay was great staff were very helpful and room was very clean and comfortable. "
United Kingdom
ilyas
The Originals City, Hotel Mulhouse, Ile Napoleon
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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

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

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

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.

Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

Hotel Victoria

Hotel Victoria

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff and nice hotel. Close to train station and walking distance to many attractions. Parking was a little difficult to find (within the train station underground structure) but was convenient. Would happily stay again"
Simon Peter 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Hotel Victoria

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 Town Hall and Marktplatz 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 Hotel Märthof Basel.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Old Town?
Expedia has 46 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, Basel Historical Museum of Music and Naturhistorisches Museum 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.