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Grossbasel Altstadt
touristsHistoric old town on the left bank with Basel Minster, Market Square, Town Hall, and museums
Kleinbasel
lifestyleRight bank district, more alternative and multicultural with trendy bars, restaurants and Rhine swimming spots
St. Alban
cultureUpscale area with Paper Mill Museum, beautiful canal (Little Venice), quiet streets
faq.title
faq.subtitle Basel
All hotel guests receive a BaselCard which provides free unlimited public transport throughout your stay
Yes! Basel is located at the border of three countries. You can take a tram to Germany (Weil am Rhein) or France (Saint-Louis)
Yes, Basel is one of the most expensive cities in Europe. Budget around CHF 150-200 per day minimum
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Basel
The Rhine swimming is a local tradition - rent a Wickelfisch bag to keep your belongings dry while floating downstream
Many shops close early (6-7 PM) and most are closed on Sundays. Plan your shopping accordingly
Basel has over 40 museums. If you're a museum lover, consider getting the Swiss Museum Pass
Tap water in Basel is excellent quality and free - no need to buy bottled water
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
3°
3°92%3 м/с
Today10°2°
10°2°Tomorrow
8°2°
8°2°Thu11°3°
11°3°Fri8°2°
8°2°Sat6°1°
6°1°Sun
4°0°
4°0°Mon5°1°
5°1°5°
-1°Jan
6°
-1°Feb
11°
3°Mar
15°
5°Apr
20°
9°May
23°
12°Jun
25°
15°Jul
25°
14°Aug
20°
11°Sep
15°
7°Oct
9°
3°Nov
5°
0°Dec
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
25 Fr
~25.0 $
Restaurant dinner
135 Fr
~135 $
Street Food
Local dish
13 Fr
~13.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
6 Fr
~6.0 $
Beer in bar
9 Fr
~9.0 $
Local beer
3 Fr
~3.0 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
8 Fr
~8.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
2 Fr
~2.0 $
Weekly groceries
135 Fr
~135 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
56 Fr / night
~56.0 $
Hostel private room
101 Fr / night
~101 $
Hotel 2★
135 Fr / night
~135 $
Hotel 3★
169 Fr / night
~169 $
Hotel 4★
281 Fr / night
~281 $
Hotel 5★
449 Fr / night
~449 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercardMaestroPostFinance
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location.payment.atms
widespread
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Cash acceptance declining in Basel in 2025 - only 30% of Swiss retail payments now cash, down from 70% in 2017. Excellent card acceptance throughout Basel, better than neighboring Germany. Could manage 2 nights without any cash. Major cities like Basel have extensive card payment networks. Public transport moving digital - up to 90% digital tickets expected long-term. Mobile payments most used method in Switzerland. Cash still available but increasingly optional.
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SBB Travel Centres at Basel railway station and ~115 other stations exchange over 100 currencies at favorable rates. Can order currency online for delivery or pick-up. Major banks (UBS, Credit Suisse) at larger branches hold 90+ currencies, exchange available to non-customers with 5-10 CHF commission. ATMs widely available in Basel. General bureaux de change offer better rates than banks. Airport rates slightly higher than city center. When using ATMs, choose CHF for fairer rates.
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0%
Service included. Rounding up appreciated but not expected.
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4/5
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$3500
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200
Mbps
5/5
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location.nomad.internet
4Gexcellent
5G✓
location.nomad.fiber✓
location.nomad.cafe_wifiexcellent
location.nomad.coworking
location.nomad.spaces_count15+
location.nomad.day_pass$40
location.nomad.month_pass$450
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Spaces Basel, Westhive, Startup Academy
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location.nomad.tourist_visa90 location.nomad.days
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E-visa✗
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location.nomad.budget$2800
location.nomad.comfortable$4000
location.nomad.luxury$6000
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medium
location.nomad.meetups
location.nomad.meetups_monthly
location.nomad.colivings
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