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Basel Travel Guide

Basel is a city in Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. It has many popular attractions, including Basel Minster, Basler Rathaus, Dreiländereck, making it well worth a visit.
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What to Do

Looking for things to do in Basel? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Basel Minster

Basel Minster

5.7
4.7/547 Reviews
"Churches and Cathedrals"
Basler Rathaus

Basler Rathaus

5.6
4.6/544 Reviews
"City Halls"
"Buildings by Famous Architects"
Dreiländereck

Dreiländereck

5.1
4.5/546 Reviews
"Statues/Sculptures"
"Monuments"
Titisee
Nearby City

Titisee

6.6
4.7/572 Reviews
"Lakes"
Chapel Bridge
Nearby City

Chapel Bridge

8.5
4.8/5382 Reviews
"Military Sites"
"Bridges"
Little Venice
Nearby City

Little Venice

6.9
4.4/542 Reviews
"Featured Neighborhoods"
"Historical Sites"
Habsburg Castle
Nearby City

Habsburg Castle

5.9
4.0/52 Reviews
"Castles"
Fine Arts Museum Basel

Fine Arts Museum Basel

4.4
4.5/52 Reviews
"Art Museums"
Bahnhofstrasse
Nearby City

Bahnhofstrasse

7.8
4.7/5340 Reviews
Grossmunster
Nearby City

Grossmunster

7.8
4.7/5184 Reviews
"Historical Sites"
"Churches and Cathedrals"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Basel, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers.
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Basel dishes and foodie spots.
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St. Alban-Stübli

St. Alban-Stübli

4.8/528 Reviews
"Western-style"
"Spectacular Views"
Bistro Europe

Bistro Europe

4.3/54 Reviews
"Western-style"

5.0/530 Reviews
"Western-style"
Brasserie Baselstab Movenpick

Brasserie Baselstab Movenpick

4.0/512 Reviews
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Bar & Bistro

Bar & Bistro

4.4/57 Reviews
"Bars/Bistros"
Caspar's

Caspar's

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Average price per person: USD38
"Western-style"
Les Quatre Saisons

Les Quatre Saisons

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Average price per person: USD109
"Western-style"
Ristorante Coccodrillo

Ristorante Coccodrillo

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Average price per person: USD60
"Western-style"
Stripped Pizza Claraplatz

Stripped Pizza Claraplatz

4.3/510 Reviews
Average price per person: USD21
"Western-style"
Roter Bären

Roter Bären

4.5/511 Reviews
Average price per person: USD36
"Western-style"
Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl

Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl

4.7/58 Reviews
Average price per person: USD77
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Brasserie

Brasserie

4.8/510 Reviews
Average price per person: USD64
"Western-style"
"Spectacular Views"

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