Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Basel
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Basel, Switzerland — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Altstadt Grossbasel.
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Top pick
Altstadt Grossbasel
Old town on the south bank — Münster, market square, the main shopping streets.
6 min walk from center
#2
Kleinbasel
North bank — riverside bars, the Tinguely Museum, more relaxed evenings.
29 min walk from center
#3
St Alban
Quieter historic quarter — the paper museum, medieval wooden bridge, the canal.
12 min walk from center
Getting around
Trams cover everything; the Rhine ferries cross north-south for a small fare.
Your hotel gives you a free BaselCard — covers transit, museum discounts, and a free WiFi.