Basel Tourism Report: May 2025

In May 2025, Basel experienced a slight decrease in tourism activity compared to previous years. The total number of arrivals was 143,342, which is 5.1% lower than in May 2024 and 1.5% lower than in May 2023. Overnight stays, however, increased by 8.4% from May 2024, reaching a total of 301,708.

Key Trends

• Arrivals and Overnight Stays: Although arrivals decreased, the increase in overnight stays suggests longer average stays by visitors.
• Hotel Occupancy: The overall occupancy rate was approximately 70.3%, higher than the previous years (60.9% in 2024 and 58.2% in 2023). This indicates better room utilization despite fewer arrivals.

Hotel Category Insights

• 4- and 5-Star Hotels: Accounted for the majority of overnight stays with 165,438 stays.
• 3-Star Hotels: Followed with 121,776 overnight stays.
• 1- and 2-Star Hotels: Recorded 45,604 overnight stays, indicating a preference for higher-category accommodations.

Country of Origin

• Switzerland: Remained the top contributor with 62,156 arrivals and 121,742 overnight stays.
• Germany and the USA: Followed with significant contributions, showing stable interest.
• Notable Changes: There was a noticeable increase in overnight stays from the UK and France compared to previous months.

Seasonal Effects and Events

The data does not indicate any specific seasonal effects or special events impacting the figures for May 2025. However, the increase in overnight stays suggests potential extended stays for business or leisure.

Statistics of Arrivals and Overnight Stays May 2025

Year	Total Arrivals	Max Daily Arrivals	Avg Daily Arrivals	Overnight Stays	Occupied Rooms %
2025	143,342	4,444	924.8	301,708	70.3%
2024	151,064	4,480	974.6	278,356	60.9%
2023	145,536	5,157	938.9	263,438	58.2%

Disclaimer: This content has been generated by an AI algorithm.