Set 1.9 km from Basel Zoo, this modern hotel is a 15-minute walk from Kuntsmuseum Basel and 8 km from the Vitra Design Museum. Stylish and bright rooms feature flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, Wi-Fi and desks, along with minibars, and tea and coffee making facilities. Room service is available. There's a sleek 24-hour bar. Amenities include a fitness center and meeting space.

This modern, downtown hotel is a 2-minute walk from the nearest tram stop, a 5-minute stroll from Theater Basel and 1.9 km from Museum Tinguely. The urban chic rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks and bathrooms with designer toiletries, plus city or courtyard views. Upgraded rooms add minifridges. The lone suite adds a living area with a pull-out sofa. Freebies include fruits and the use of bikes, the sauna and the fitness room. There's a contemporary restaurant/bar serving international cuisine.

The hotel is in a modern building is a 12-minute walk from the Basel SBB train station and 16 minutes' walk from artwork at Kunstmuseum Basel. The contemporary, colorful rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. A breakfast buffet is available in a vibrant dining area. There's also a relaxed lobby bar.

Adjacent a tram and bus stop, this city center hotel is also a 10-minute walk from the 9th-century Basel Minster church and a 13-minute walk from Kunsthalle Basel museum. The modern rooms and suites come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, desks and minibars, as well as designer toiletries. Upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas, while suites feature panoramic-view terraces. Freebies include a breakfast buffet and parking. There's also an informal dining area. Other amenities include a contemporary lounge, a gym, a spa and a business center.

Set on a bustling downtown street, this casual, modern hotel in an unassuming building is a 13-minute walk from both Zoo Basel and Bahnhof Basel SBB train station. Bright, streamlined rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines, courtyard views and/or terraces, while suites feature living rooms. Free perks include a breakfast buffet, a welcome drink, and tickets for public transport. There's a funky lounge serving snacks and drinks, as well as a library and a leafy courtyard.

A 4-minute walk from a tram stop, this contemporary hotel with a modernist facade is 6 minutes by foot from Theater Basel and 10 minutes from the Old Masters in Kunstmuseum Basel. Bright, modern rooms with art-inspired accents feature flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines and iPod docks, plus desks and free Wi-Fi. Suites add seating areas with pull-out sofas, while chic loft apartments offer kitchens. Room service is available. Amenities include a sleek bar with a terrace, which serves drinks and snacks, plus a fitness room with a sauna.

The 4* Hotel Marthof at the heart of Basel's old town is the perfect starting point for discovery tours and the place to be for fans of authentic city life. The 68 rooms and junior suites feature a free minibar, Nespresso machine with a coffee and tea set, Wi-Fi, telephone, TV, desk, rainfall shower and separate toilet. The roof terrace and in-house spa area with fitness room, steam room and sauna are available to all hotel guests. The Bohemia restaurant and bar and Boulevard terrace on the ground floor provide a view of the hustle and bustle of the Marktplatz or from the bar to the lively Eisengasse. The menu ranges from a quick espresso to a delightful dinner featuring specialities from the open charcoal grill and the generous à-la-carte brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Set on the banks of the Rhine, this upscale hotel dating from 1681 is a 9-minute walk from Basel Minster and 1.6 km from Basel train station. Refined rooms are individually decorated with plush fabrics, classic art and antique furniture; some feature art deco touches. All come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Suites add balconies, and sitting areas or living rooms. Upgraded suites have features such as gold-plating, a rooftop hot tub or a fireplace. Dining/drinking options include an acclaimed fine-dining restaurant, a river-view bistro, a chandelier-lit, wood-paneled bar and a cigar lounge. There's also a fitness room.

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. A breakfast buffet and a public transport pass 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.

Hotel Spalentor is a comfortable 4-star accommodation featuring 40 rooms to stay in. Hotel Spalentor was opened in 2002 and offers soundproof rooms. This hotel is situated 1.8 km away from Basel Paper Mill Museum. The property is in a 10-minute walk to Basel city center. Rooms at Hotel Spalentor feature modern touches such as free Wi-Fi, a private balcony, a personal computer, a wardrobe and a sofa. Guests will enjoy a hairdryer, free toiletries and bathrobes provided in the bathrooms. Charon and Zur Harmonie serve a selection of meals within 100 meters from the venue. 20 minutes' walk to Basel SBB train station. There is Zurich-Kloten airport at a 75 km distance. The hotel offers bicycles for rent to explore the local sites. Babysitting, a play area and a game room are available for children. Active guests will appreciate mountain biking, lawn tennis and squash provided on site.