What's Old Town Like?
Old Town is notable for its historical sites. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums, art scene, and entertainment venues. Take in some culture at Swiss Architecture Museum and Theater Fauteuil. There's plenty more to see, including White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall.
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
- White and Blue House
- Basel Town Hall
- Munsterplatz
- Basel Cathedral
- Basler Muenster
Things to Do in Old Town
- Marktplatz
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Theater Fauteuil
- Basel Historical Museum
- Naturhistorisches Museum
Other Popular Old Town Attractions
- Rhine
- Basel Natural History Museum
- Martinskirche
- The Palantine
- Pfalz Basel