Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl

Polished hotel offering an elegant restaurant with a terrace, plus a cocktail bar & free Wi-Fi. Set in downtown and a minute's walk from Basel train station, this down-to-earth hotel in an elegant building is a 14-minute walk from both Basel Zoo and Basel Minster. Understated rooms featuring dark wood furnishings and warm decor also have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas and bathtubs. There's a refined restaurant with terrace seating, as well as a lobby cocktail bar and a business center. Parking and breakfast are available for a surcharge.

Modest hotel offering a garden, an exercise room & a bar, as well as free breakfast & Wi-Fi. This straightforward hotel is a minute's walk from the Wettsteinplatz transit station, a 12-minute walk from Museum Tinguely and a 15-minute walk from the Gothic Basel Minster. Casual rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, as well as safes, en suite bathrooms, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Breakfast and loaner bikes are complimentary. Other amenities include an exercise room, a play area and a meeting room, plus a bar and a garden.

Vibrant rooms in a trendy setting, plus a hip brasserie, a casino, a gym & an airport shuttle. Located 3.4 km from the Basel Airport, this modern hotel with a streamlined exterior is 8 km from the Vitra Design Museum. The plush rooms with vibrant tones and contemporary decor feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen smart TVs; upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas. Room service is available. On-site parking is free, and so is a breakfast buffet, which is served in a chic brasserie. A swanky bar features futuristic decor. Other amenities include a casino, an exercise room, a sauna and a business center. An airport shuttle is available.

Creative European dishes in a centuries-old tavern with an ornate tiled oven & striking chandeliers.

Offbeat hotel in a pair of 18th-century townhouses, offering art-inspired quarters & chic dining. A minute's walk from a tram stop, this offbeat art-themed hotel set in a pair of 18th-century townhouses is 6 minutes' walk from Kunsthalle Basel art gallery and 7 minutes' walk from the Theater Basel. Modern, airy rooms with wood floors feature designer desks and furnishings, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso machines. Upgraded rooms add quirky, art-inspired decor, while 1-bedroom suites offer separate living rooms. There's stair-access only. Public transport passes are free. There's also a refined restaurant, and a chic bistro with floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as a laid-back cafe/bar and a wine shop. A breakfast buffet is extra.

Explore the stunning Herzog & de Meuron-designed ethnographic museum in Basel, showcasing a diverse array of global artifacts across varied themes.

Classic Swiss & French dishes are served with beer & wine in a stylish, riverside hotel brasserie.

This industrial space is hung with flowers creating a romantic space for a popular Italian menu.

A vibrant venue for cultural events, this striking building boasts a modern bar, classic brasserie, and a charming beer garden perfect for gatherings.

Casual venue offering laid-back apartments with kitchen facilities, plus a garden & a terrace. Next to a tram stop, this unfussy downtown apartment hotel is 1.8 km from Basel Zoo and 2.1 km from the art exhibits at The Kunstmuseum Basel. Featuring artwork and parquet floors, the 4 relaxed apartments with stylish touches offer free Wi-Fi, cable TV and Nespresso machines. They have kitchenettes or kitchens, and dining areas. Upgraded apartments include living rooms with pull-out sofas; 2 have washer/dryers, while 1 has a balcony. Amenities include a garden and a terrace with table tennis. Bike rentals are available.