Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl

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

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.

Streamlined rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes; some have balconies with city views. Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines, while suites feature living rooms with sofabeds.There's a funky lobby lounge serving snacks and drinks, as well as a leafy garden with a terrace. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.

Step into a timeless riverside gem where classic charm meets modern luxury, featuring Michelin-star dining, a chic bar, and attentive service.

Simple apartments featuring bold colors and free Wi-Fi, as well as a terrace & a kitchen. A 6-minute walk from Basel Dreirosenbrücke tram station, this bright B&B in a rowhouse is 2.9 km from Zoo Basel and 1.9 km from the artwork at Kunstmusem Basel. Featuring simple, bold decor, the 5 rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms. Children age 1 and under stay for free. Breakfast is served in the property's floral-themed dining room. There's also a common kitchen and a terrace.

Homey rooms in a relaxed B&B offering full breakfast & a communal terrace with BBQs. This low-key B&B is a 6-minute walk from the nearest tram stop, 2.9 km from Museum Tinguely and 3.7 km from Basel Zoo. The 5 unfussy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and shared (with a whirlpool tub) or private bathrooms. There's also a room that has exclusive use of a kitchen, and another with its own kitchenette, dining area and pull-out sofa. Both overlook the garden and a railway line. Children (1 per room) up to age 2 stay in their parents' room for free when using existing beds. Full breakfast is served in a relaxed dining room, and there's a communal terrace with a BBQ area.

Straightforward accommodations with shared bathrooms, plus free Wi-Fi & a laid-back eatery & bar. Built in the late 1300s, this budget hotel with a restaurant is a 1-minute walk from the nearest tram stop, 0.3 km from Theater Basel and 1.3 km from Basel Zoo. The 9 understated rooms feature free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms. Air-conditioning is not available. Amenities include a terrace and a casual restaurant that serves regional fare. There's also a pizzeria and deli with a bar.

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.

Cheval Blanc, a riverside gem in the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois, boasts exquisite French cuisine spiced with Mediterranean influence and an impressively intimate vibe.

"Eine Fasnachtsclique mitten in der Basler Altstadt"