Rio Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Standard Double Room | In-room business center
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Business Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $119
$102 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Explore the area

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Hans-Sachs-Str. 2, Karlsruhe, BW, 76133
  • Place, Marketplace Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Karlsruhe Palace
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Karlsruhe Convention Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Business Double Room Single Use

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Business Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Karlsruhe

In the heart of Karlsruhe, Rio Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Prince Max Palace and Karlsruhe Zoo. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Karlsruhe Convention Centre and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Karlsruhe Palace.

What's nearby

  • Prince Max Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marketplace Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Karlsruhe Palace - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Karlsruhe Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Europaplatz Postgalerie Station - 8 min walk
  • Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Stuttgart Airport (STR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Bleu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café mats - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zel Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Asmara - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Heilige Sophie - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rio Hotel

Rio Hotel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Karlsruhe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Karlsruhe? This hotel has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 12.50 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 14.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 12.5 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Rio Hotel Karlsruhe
Rio Karlsruhe
Rio Hotel Hotel
Rio Hotel Karlsruhe
Rio Hotel Hotel Karlsruhe

Rio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 229 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarra L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at the Hotel Rio, which I found just as comfortable welcoming as on my last visit. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, very clean, fantastic breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast options!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the room was clean and quiet. The location was nice with a supermarket and some good restaurants nearby. I enjoyed the stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all an excellent hotel. Especially the breakfast! The rooms are very clean, with nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Hotel

Fantastic hotel. Thank you for the great service !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Karlsruhe Hotel

Very pleasant stay. Excellent staff and quality breakfast. Tidy and well appointed bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing

A very comfortable overnight stay with secure underground parking and good restaurant. The breakfast was plentiful and varied. Our bedroom and bathroom were spotless .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with fabulous staff! Highly efficient and exceptionally friendly and caring for customers. Great breakfast, excellent rooms. Impeccable.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and dog friendly.

Grate staff and service. Plus for friendly cleaning lady how understood that we have a dog and accident can happen. Dog friendly hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly. Hood nteakfadt. Short walk to tram.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I e.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr geräumiges Zimmer im Nebengebäude. Check-in war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Lage für unsere Zwecke nahezu perfekt - nur wenige Gehminuten ins Stadtzentrum.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Hotel, EZ mit 1,20 Bett, sauber , hab mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Würde sagen 4.5/5 Matratze war zwar fest und daher denke noch recht neu - aber nicht so komfortabel wie erhofft. Trotzdem Absolute Empfehlung
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Immer wieder gerne😍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immer das beste Hotel in Karlsruhe. Auch super hundefreundlich mit extra Hundebett, Wasser und Fressnapf im Zimmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magerat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super bien situé
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ualmindelig god service. Alt var perfekt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Vom Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis her ist es ein gutes Hotel. Leider sind die Zimmer jedoch in die Jahre gekommen, und das Mobiliar wirkt stark veraltet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Man fühlt sich wohl!

- Frühstücksbuffet reichhaltig - sehr saubere Unterkunft
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir kommen jedes Jahr. Inzwischen sind die Zimmer schön renoviert. Das Frühstück ist hervorragend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gut und moderne Zimmer, Tiefgarage mit Ladesäulen, nettes Personal, scheller Check-in und Check-out
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025