Planning an Event in Basel
Basel at a glance
Average hotel room cost
CHF 208
Average meal cost
CHF 90
Largest hotel
264 rooms
Total hotels
62
Total rooms
9,000
Number of convention centers
2
Convention center space
141,000 sq. m
Largest convention room
4,000 sq. m
Highlights of Basel
1. One City - three countries
Basel is located in the triangle where Switzerland, France and Germany meet and therefore a unique meeting place for three countries, languages and cultures.
2. BaselCard
The free BaselCard is included in every overnight stay: it offers free use of public transport, free WiFi, and 50% off cultural and leisure activities.
3. Capital of Art & Architecture
Known as the oldest university city in Switzerland, home to the University of Basel, Basel is much more than a cultural mecca of 40 museums, many of which recognized around the world.
1. One City - three countries
Basel is located in the triangle where Switzerland, France and Germany meet and therefore a unique meeting place for three countries, languages and cultures.
2. BaselCard
The free BaselCard is included in every overnight stay: it offers free use of public transport, free WiFi, and 50% off cultural and leisure activities.
3. Capital of Art & Architecture
Known as the oldest university city in Switzerland, home to the University of Basel, Basel is much more than a cultural mecca of 40 museums, many of which recognized around the world.
Popular Convention Centers
The Congress Center Basel, Switzerland’s largest congress centre by surface area is located in the city centre and offers 25 conference rooms for up to 5'000 delegates. With the completion of the Herzog & de Meuron building in 2013, Messe Basel's offer has been expanded considerably by a new event hall, unobstructed by pillars and sporting a generaus foyer and gallery.
Convention center space
118403 sq. ft.
Largest room space
796530 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
118403 sq. ft.
The Congress Center Basel, Switzerland’s largest congress centre by surface area is located in the city centre and offers 25 conference rooms for up to 5'000 delegates. With the completion of the Herzog & de Meuron building in 2013, Messe Basel's offer has been expanded considerably by a new event hall, unobstructed by pillars and sporting a generaus foyer and gallery.
Convention center space
118403 sq. ft.
Largest room space
796530 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
118403 sq. ft.