What's Old Town Like?
Old Town is notable for its historical sites. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums, art scene, and entertainment venues. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like White and Blue House and Martinskirche. There's plenty more to see, including Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Town?
We have 45 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Old Town:
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Krafft Basel
Riverfront hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Cafe • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Central City Hotel Rochat
City-center hotel- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Central location
East-West Riverside Hotel
Riverfront hotel with 2 bars, restaurant- Free WiFi • Terrace • Snack bar
Consum Boutique Hotel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Cafe • 24-hour front desk
How to Get to Old Town
Flying to:
- EuroAirport Airport (BSL), 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Old Town
- Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport), 4 mi (6.4 km) from Old Town
Things to See and Do in and around Old Town
What to See in Old Town
- Basel Town Hall
- Munsterplatz
- Basel Cathedral
- Basler Muenster
- Basel University
Things to Do in Old Town
- Marktplatz
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Theater Fauteuil
- Basel Historical Museum
- Naturhistorisches Museum
Other Popular Old Town Attractions
- Rhine
- White and Blue House
- Martinskirche
- Basel Natural History Museum
- The Palantine