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Rio Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Prince Max Palace

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Standard Double Room
Lobby
Exterior
Standard Double Room | Tech
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 12.50 per person)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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26-inch TV with satellite channels

Business Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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26-inch TV with satellite channels

Business Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Hans-Sachs-Str. 2, Karlsruhe, BW, 76133

What's nearby

  • Karlsruhe Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marketplace Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Karlsruhe Palace - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • BBBank Wildpark - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Bleu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Döner & Pizzahaus Euphrat - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Asmara - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KOLO City Pizza & Kebaphaus - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gasthof Großer Kurfürst - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rio Hotel

Upscale hotel near Karlsruhe Palace
Located close to Prince Max Palace and Marketplace Square, Rio Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and conference space. The on-site restaurant offers dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A lift, concierge services and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 26-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 10 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 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Cot (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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 26 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 5 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per day

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 3.50 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: EUR 5 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per day

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of EUR 5 per night and a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Hotel?

As of 16 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Hotel on 9 Aug 2025 start from AU$156.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rio Hotel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Rio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Rio Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Rio Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Karlsruhe, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prince Max Palace, Marketplace Square and Karlsruhe Palace. Karlsruhe Zoo and Karlsruhe Convention Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Europaplatz Postgalerie Station is 8 minutes by foot and Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Rio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 206 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

All in all an excellent hotel. Especially the breakfast! The rooms are very clean, with nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

Nice comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Everyone was friendly. Hood nteakfadt. Short walk to tram.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10

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

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Wir kommen jedes Jahr. Inzwischen sind die Zimmer schön renoviert. Das Frühstück ist hervorragend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Sehr gut und moderne Zimmer, Tiefgarage mit Ladesäulen, nettes Personal, scheller Check-in und Check-out
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

super freundliches Personal und gutes Frühstück
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Vriendelijk personeel, alles zag er netjes uit en schoon. Ontbijt was goed verzorgd.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024