Cheap 3-Day Switzerland City Break in Basel

Your cheap holiday experience in Switzerland begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Basel, where you'll stay for 2 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Basel.

Basel is the perfect destination for cheap holiday goers. With interesting sights around every corner, this city in Switzerland is truly an unforgettable city break destination!

When you’re ready to start exploring, head to the incredible middle bridge. A stop at this spectacular road bridge and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating middle bridge has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,992 travelers.

A quick, cheap trip to Basel is also the perfect opportunity to experience the country's local food culture.

For the best dining experience in this affordable city break destination, eat at the highly recommended Restaurant Stucki - Tanja Grandits. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 520 customers.

Hotel Les Trois Rois is another local-favorite restaurant in Basel. Hotel Les Trois Rois serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,540 reviews.

Known for its good food and service, Restaurant Fiorentina Basel is also popular among locals and cheap holiday goers in Basel. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 of 5 stars from around 1,379 customers.

When you feel like celebrating your arrival in Basel, you’ll be glad to know that Basel is also home to several great bars for every budget. One great example is tibits. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,794 customers.

KLARA 13 AG is another popular bar in Basel. If you ask the 1,460 customers who have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars, KLARA 13 AG is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

Locals also enjoy drinks at HANS IM GLÜCK - BASEL Steinenvorstadt. This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Basel. Around 1,144 customers have given this bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in reviews.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Basel!

Day 2 of your affordable vacation in Switzerland offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Basel, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Kannenfeldpark. This attraction is a spectacular top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,474 visitors.

The outstanding Fine Arts Museum Basel is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,982 visitors, this popular museum and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Basel city break experience, visit the fascinating Basel Minster, a well-loved cathedral in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,367 visitors.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Basel, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Basel and the culture of past or present-day Switzerland.

After or in between your city break activities in Basel, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is WERK 8, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 996 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Basel is Gifthüttli. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Gifthüttli has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,132 reviews.

Make sure to stop by Za Zaa - Lebanese Soul Food for a great dining experience in Basel. A favorite place to eat among many, around 926 customers have rated the irresistible Za Zaa - Lebanese Soul Food an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Flanagan's. This place has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,232 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Volkshaus Basel. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,123 customers.

NOOHN is another great place where you can celebrate your city break adventures in Basel. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 829 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Basel, Switzerland!

Your city break in Basel is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 3, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in Switzerland.

Depending on how much time you have until your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you would rather go for some last-minute sightseeing, the remarkable Tinguely Fountain is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,054 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Basel, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience. For example, Restaurant Boo Klybeck has a menu of appetizing food and refreshing beverages and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 551 customers.

If you feel like eating something else, Ufer7 Basel is another restaurant worth trying out. This restaurant serves a variety of value-for-money savory dishes and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 573 customers.

Another restaurant popular among cheap holiday goers is Schlüsselzunft. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 563 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy unique flavors that will remind you of Switzerland and your fun memories in Basel.

You’ll then say farewell to Basel and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in Switzerland!