Cheap 5-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 4 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 3 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Basel Zoo. This attraction is a spectacular zoo and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,001 visitors. With around 2,012,511 travelers visiting this attraction every year, the well-known Basel Zoo is a must-see.

The outstanding Tinguely Fountain 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 4,054 visitors, this popular park and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Basel city break experience, visit the fascinating Gate of Spalen, a well-loved tower in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,435 visitors.

The incredible University of Basel Botanical Garden is another stop you’re going to want to spend some time at during your city break in this lovely part of the country. This botanical garden and top destination among visitors in Basel has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,042 reviews.

If you’re up for seeing something outstanding, visit the remarkable Kannenfeldpark. This top-tier point of interest and popular attraction in Basel has been rated by around 2,474 visitors an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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!

On day 3 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Basel, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 2 nights left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Museum Tinguely. About 2,274 visitors have rated this art museum and attraction an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The popular Basel Paper Mill is another place where locals and travelers in Basel like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning paper museum, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,386 visitors.

The spectacular Fine Arts Museum Basel is an amazing museum and a highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Basel. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,982 visitors, it’s no surprise that many people travel to Basel every year to see it.

To make your affordable city break in Basel more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Basel. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like Restaurant Boo Klybeck. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Basel. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in approximately 551 reviews.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Ufer7 Basel and their menu. This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 573 customers, dining at Ufer7 Basel is something you can look forward to doing in Basel.

Another top-rated restaurant that serves a menu of appetizing food and drinks is Schlüsselzunft. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 563 customers.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Basel, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at Ängel or Aff. Around 575 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at KaBAR, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. KaBAR is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 630 customers.

Another top-rated alternative is Schall und Rauch Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 104 reviews and is known for offering a variety of snacks and drinks at affordable prices.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Basel!

Day 4 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 Palatinate (Pfalz) Viewing Platform. This attraction is a spectacular top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 visitors.

The outstanding Basel Minster 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 7,367 visitors, this popular cathedral and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Basel city break experience, visit the fascinating Museum of Cultures Basel, a well-loved museum in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 500 visitors.

The incredible Museum of Natural History Basel is another stop you’re going to want to spend some time at during your city break in this lovely part of the country. This museum and top destination among visitors in Basel has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,071 reviews.

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.

This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Papa Joe's Basel. This place has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 2,127 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Unternehmen Mitte. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,710 customers.

Essential by Dorint Basel City 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 1,114 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 5, 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 Wettsteinbrücke is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This road bridge and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 939 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Basel, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience.

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!