Karlsruhe Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark) - 39 min drive
Stuttgart (STR) - 67 min drive
Europaplatz Postgalerie Station - 8 min walk
Marktplatz (Pyramide U) Station - 17 min walk
Knielinger Allee Station - 21 min walk
Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop - 13 min walk
Marktplatz (Kaiserstraße U) Tram Stop - 15 min walk
Ettlinger Tor U-Bahn - 19 min walk
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
Enjoy your visit to Karlsruhe with a stay at Rio Hotel. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop is 13 minutes and Marktplatz (Kaiserstraße U) Tram Stop is 15 minutes.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
117 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (EUR 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space (323 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1967
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Raised toilet seat
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
26-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12.50 per person
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 24 December and 26 December.
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 5.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: EUR 5 per night
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per night
Parking
Self-parking costs EUR 10 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Rio Hotel Karlsruhe
Rio Karlsruhe
Rio Hotel Hotel
Rio Hotel Karlsruhe
Rio Hotel Hotel Karlsruhe
Frequently asked questions
Is Rio Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 24 December and 26 December.
Does Rio Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rio Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rio Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 5 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of EUR 5 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Rio Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 10 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rio Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Rio Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Rio Hotel like?
Rio Hotel is in the heart of Karlsruhe, a short 8-minute walk from Europaplatz Postgalerie Station and 12 minutes' walk from ZKM.
Rio Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
20 April 2024
Nice comfortable room.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2023
Everyone was friendly. Hood nteakfadt. Short walk to tram.
Bruce
Bruce, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2023
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 June 2023
Great breakfast options!!
Jeff
Jeff, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2023
Wonderful room, very clean, fantastic breakfast
Andreas
Andreas, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 March 2023
Fantastic Hotel
Fantastic hotel. Thank you for the great service !!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2023
was fine
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2022
Karlsruhe Hotel
Very pleasant stay. Excellent staff and quality breakfast.
Tidy and well appointed bedroom.
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2022
All in all an excellent hotel. Especially the breakfast!
The rooms are very clean, with nice amenities.
Andreas
Andreas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2022
Fantastic property with fabulous staff! Highly efficient and exceptionally friendly and caring for customers. Great breakfast, excellent rooms. Impeccable.
Rainer
Rainer, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 June 2022
Quick and friendly check in, rooms nice and newly renovated and well equipped. Disadvantage is the lack of light-resistant curtains
Martin
Martin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 June 2022
Terence
Terence, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 March 2022
Well worth visiting
Excellent stay made all the more enjoyable by the very friendly staff. The restaurant is well run and good choice of items.
Have no hesitation in recommending this hotel, would defiantly stay again
James
James, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 March 2022
Thorsten
Thorsten, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2021
Very clean, friendly, in excellent location. Especially good breakfast
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2019
Jinkyun
Jinkyun, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 August 2019
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
28 June 2019
No air conditioning in the room was a major problem with 36C outside the chance for a good sleep was limited. The restaurant was traditional but no veggie food would have been a problem if there were no options locally.
Verified traveller
3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 April 2019
Decent hotel in central location
Overall good hotel. A bit weird that the reception is across the street. Otherwise clean and ok.
Enno
Enno, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 March 2019
Hotel Rio Karlsruhe
Very good hotel in a good location. Excellent breakfast and nice bar
David
David, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2018
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 August 2018
Hotel Rio Karlsruhe Germany.
It is a great location, with easy access to the city center. The hotel is very clean and comfortable, with an excellent breakfast, and good bar.
The only problem was that it was very hot, and there was no air conditioning in the rooms.
David
David, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 August 2018
Old fashioned
The gentleman on reception was fantastic!
The restaurant was not so fantastic. The choice for gluten free was no choice at all. The waitress tried though. The place is rather old fashioned and I am puzzled as to how it received an 'excellent' rating o Hotels.com
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
19 July 2017
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2017
Hotel Rio - upgraded rooms
Newly decorated room, nice friendly hotel that I have used for the last few years.