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Basel, a historic Swiss city straddling the Rhine River, offers a captivating blend of culture and charm. Visitors can explore world-class museums, including the Kunstmuseum Basel and the unique Music Museum, or immerse themselves in the lively Basler Fasnacht carnival. With its picturesque Old Town, vibrant arts scene, and diverse accommodations, Basel beckons travelers to experience its rich heritage and modern allure.

Basel City Centre and Old Town offer travelers charming options for exploring this historic Swiss city. In Basel City Centre, visitors can marvel at the Basler Muenster cathedral and peruse world-class museums like the Basel Art Museum. Old Town beckons with its walkable streets, featuring landmarks such as Basel Town Hall and the vibrant Marktplatz. Both neighborhoods boast a rich cultural scene, with festivals, art galleries, and theaters that capture Basel's unique blend of history and creativity.

Basel caters to all tastes with a variety of hotel options. For a luxury stay, consider Krafft Basel, featuring a restaurant and a bar, plus pillow menus in guestrooms. If you are looking for a boutique hotel, consider Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois, a stylish hotel offering a Michelin star restaurant and a bar along with individually decorated guestrooms with champagne service and 24-hour room service. Find the perfect match for your stay by filtering your search to popular locations, neighborhoods, amenities, and more. Plus, as a MileagePlus member you can browse for hotels with member-only benefits and prices!


Frequently asked questions

How can I use my MileagePlus miles on United Hotels in Basel?

To redeem your United MileagePlus miles on United Hotels, you can select the toggle "Use MileagePlus miles" on the homepage or search results page to view properties for your trip in miles. You can pay with miles or a combination of miles and money at checkout as long as your miles balance is enough to complete the booking. You’ll get access to special MileagePlus offer rates when paying with miles once you’ve logged in as a United MileagePlus member.

How can I earn MileagePlus miles on my United Hotel Basel booking?

United MileagePlus members can earn 2x bonus miles on almost a million properties worldwide. To earn MileagePlus award miles on United Hotels in Basel, select your desired property from your search. You can earn award miles whether you pay immediately or at the property, as long as you pay for your booking with a credit card or cash. At checkout make sure to enter your MileagePlus membership number if you are not already signed into your account. Your miles will be posted to your account within 6-8 weeks after trip completion.

What Basel hotels have the best reviews?

You’ll find plenty of choices in Basel with 268 hotels and vacation rentals when you book on United Hotels. Hotel Märthof Basel is a hotel with a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10, and it features a full-service spa and a restaurant. Another well-reviewed hotel is Mövenpick Hotel Basel, which is located a 10-minute walk from the Basler Muenster. Take a look at all of the available top-rated hotels and vacation rentals in Basel.

Where in Basel should I stay in when I book my United Hotels trip?

On United Hotels, you will find plenty of neighborhoods in Basel to choose from. Old Town is a popular area to stay in Basel, and is home to Marktplatz and top-rated hotels including Hotel Märthof Basel and Hotel Basel - Da Wohnen, wo Basel Lebt!. Also consider looking at Altstadt Grossbasel where you’ll find Marktplatz and well-reviewed hotels like Hotel Märthof Basel and Hotel Basel - Da Wohnen, wo Basel Lebt!.

How can I get a good deal on my Basel United Hotel?

When searching through United Hotels for places to stay in Basel, simply sort search results by price from low to high. If you’re a United MileagePlus member, you can also select the "Member prices" filter for savings on select stays/properties.

When is the best time to book my United Hotel stay in Basel?

For the best weather in Basel, consider visiting in July when the temperature averages 68°F with little to no rain. August also has sunny days and low rainfall.

Why should I book my Basel hotel with United?

Booking your stay through United Hotels gives you access to almost a million properties worldwide. Plus, if you’re a United MileagePlus member, you have access to exclusive member benefits and savings like VIP access. By using United Hotels, you can choose to pay for your trip with MileagePlus miles or money and earn miles to redeem for your future travels, giving you more flexibility. Learn more about United Airlines' loyalty program, MileagePlus®.