Top 10 Old Town Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Märthof Basel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 810 reviews	View
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 190 reviews	View
Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 163 reviews	View
Central City Hotel Rochat	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 721 reviews	View
Motel One Basel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 780 reviews	View

Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.

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.

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A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.

Altstadt Grossbasel

If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Town Hall. 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.

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A modern building with a curved roof and a traditional building with a sloped roof in the background.

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.

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A river with swans, a bridge, a path, and buildings in the background.

Sankt Alban

While visiting Sankt Alban, you might make a stop by sights like St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park.

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A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and modern skyscrapers.

Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

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Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

HYPERION Hotel Basel

8/10 Good

"Great modern room. Lobby was just a bit warm during the heat wave. Overall, very satisfied."

Hotel Märthof Basel

8/10 Good

"Check in was not good. We arrived early, could not occupy our room..totally understandable, however, the hostess said she would call us when it was ready, she never did. We sat in the lobby from 1pm-3pm in full view of the front desk, no call. I went to the desk at 3pm and the room was ready and our bags were already in the room, which meant that our room was ready sometime before 3pm. Expedia's site and the hotels site both indicated the hotel had air conditioning...it does not...it was very warm. It was100 degrees outside. The TV channel selection was terrible. Both websites showed a sofa in the room, but our room did not have a sofa. Had to change rooms to one that had a sofa. The hotel is beautiful and the room itself was awesome. Great location."

Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport

10/10 Excellent

"It was a delightful surprise to find this impressive boutique hotel. Staff were excellent & our room was more than we expected. The restaurant served a plentiful, unique, & varied dinner on the patio. Despite the incredible heat it was fairly cool. And so delicious. Our stay was made even better when they provided taxi service from Basel airport & then to the airport the next morning. Promptly on time. I regret not using the spa service."

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 our traveller data, Central City Hotel Rochat is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town. This hotel offers free WiFi and a business centre. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hotel Märthof Basel and Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Old Town?

Expedia has 75 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, Naturhistorisches Museum and Basel Historical Museum of Music 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.

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Our top choices for Old Town hotels

1. Central City Hotel Rochat

2. Hotel Märthof Basel

3. Hotel D - Basel - Boutique Hotel

4. Limehome Basel Town Hall

5. Motel One Basel

6. Krafft Basel

7. Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel

8. Consum Boutique Hotel

9. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

10. East-West Riverside Hotel

11. Riverside Hotel Merian

12. Hotel Villa K - Basel Airport

13. Airport Hotel Basel

14. Biohotel Alte Post

15. B&B Hotel Mulhouse Bâle Aéroport

16. Gasthaus und Hotel zum Löwen

17. ibis Mulhouse Bale Aeroport

18. Best Western Hotel Dreilaenderbruecke

19. Taste Style Bären Auggen

20. Hotel Krone Neuenburg

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Where to stay in Old Town

Basel City Centre

Altstadt Grossbasel

Vorstädte

Sankt Alban

Kleinbasel

Top Old Town Hotel Reviews

HYPERION Hotel Basel

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