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.

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.