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

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Top Trending Hotels Near Old Town, Basel

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Hotel Märthof Basel

Hotel Märthof Basel

4.5 star property
Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (742)
"Great location"
United States
Margit
Hotel Märthof Basel
Restaurant
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

4.0 star property
Old Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (137)
"Great stay!"
United States
William
The price is €234
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Courtyard
Central City Hotel Rochat

Central City Hotel Rochat

3.0 star property
Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (651)
"Clean room, excellent, central location, great breakfast buffet, friendly, helpful staff."
United States
Anthony
Central City Hotel Rochat
Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, al fresco dining
Krafft Basel

Krafft Basel

4.0 star property
Old Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (404)
"Great staff, clean rooms and in a good location."
United States
Raymond
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Krafft Basel
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Merian am Rhein

Merian am Rhein

Old Town
6.4 out of 10, (39)
"it seems like an old style hotel"
France
Klaus
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Merian am Rhein
Bar (on property)
Motel One Basel

Motel One Basel

3.0 star property
Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (712)
"Good hotel that had extremely comfortable beds. At €19 for breakfast was a good deal (local coffee and muffin was €15)"
Canada
Sheryl
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Motel One Basel
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Limehome Basel Münzgasse

Limehome Basel Münzgasse

2.0 star property
Old Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (68)
"Spotless room"
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Limehome Basel Münzgasse
Restaurant
East-West Riverside Hotel

East-West Riverside Hotel

3.0 star property
Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (242)
"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
Junior Double Room | Living area
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025

4.0 star property
Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (764)
"Nice rooms, breakfast enjoyable, and desk staff very helpful and pleasant "
United States
Bruce
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

5.0 star property
Old Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (176)
"Location on the river and shops in the area very very nice!"
United States
Terri
The price is €1,039
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Junior Suite, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | Living area
Consum Boutique Hotel

Consum Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (36)
" Friendly and accommodating "
United States
Paul
Consum Boutique Hotel
8 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, bed sheets
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

Hitrental Marktplatz Studios

3.0 star property
Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"It ia very comfortable room.for me. I would reserve next trip in Basel."
United Kingdom
yusuke
Hitrental Marktplatz Studios
Reception
Hotel Rheinfelderhof

Hotel Rheinfelderhof

3.0 star property
Clara, 0.6 km from Old Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (742)
"Good location"
United Kingdom
Rebecca
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Hotel Rheinfelderhof
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 30 per person)
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

3.5 star property
Sankt Alban, 1.1 km from Old Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Lovely hotel conveniently located in front of main train station and tram stops. Helpful staff, decent breakfast, spacious, clean room with excellent bathroom. A great place to stay!"
United States
Melissa
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel

4.0 star property
Vorstädte, 0.8 km from Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (559)
"Excellent friendly staff "
United States
Culley
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Restaurant
ibis Mulhouse Bale Aeroport

ibis Mulhouse Bale Aeroport

3.0 star property
3.6 km from Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (959)
"breakfast was excellent "
Canada
Paul
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
ibis Mulhouse Bale Aeroport
Exterior
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
Vorstädte, 0.7 km from Old Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (889)
"Very nice room, easy walking to Old Town shopping and restaurants. We arrived 2 hours early and they let us check in with no problem."
United States
Jonathan
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Classic Room (Luxe)
The Passage

The Passage

4.0 star property
Vorstädte, 0.7 km from Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Very helpful staff"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is €192
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Passage
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Mövenpick Hotel Basel

Mövenpick Hotel Basel

4.5 star property
Sankt Alban, 1.1 km from Old Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (547)
"This is a great hotel with excellent service. Highly recommended. "
United Kingdom
Ahmed
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Mövenpick Hotel Basel
Reception
ibis budget Basel City

ibis budget Basel City

1.5 star property
Sankt Alban, 1.6 km from Old Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"The rooms facing the train tracks have no soundproofing, you hear the screeching of the trains coming and going till 1 in the night and from 4 in the morning. Sleep quality is very low because of this. Otherwise a standard (small) budget hotel room, which was at least clean and warm."
United Kingdom
Horatiu
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
ibis budget Basel City
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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 Schweizerhof Basel

Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

10/10 Excellent
"experience is excellent. no breakfast experience though"
AJ 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel

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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 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 Hotel Märthof Basel and Krafft 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.