Rio Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Prince Max Palace

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Lobby
Standard Double Room | In-room business center
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
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

Explore the area

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Hans-Sachs-Str. 2, Karlsruhe, BW, 76133
  • Place, Prince Max Palace
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Marketplace Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Karlsruhe Convention Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark)
    ‪40 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

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Prince Max Palace and 2 miles (3 km) of Marketplace Square with a stay here. Karlsruhe Palace and Karlsruhe Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Prince Max Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • ZKM - 11 min walk - 0.6 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

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
  • ‪LUUC Café Deli Wein - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Piro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪l'incontro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zel Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rio Hotel

4-star hotel near Prince Max Palace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Rio Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Karlsruhe hotel is smoke free.

  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1967
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rio Hotel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 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: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Rio Hotel to the airport?

Rio Hotel is 24.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Hotel?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Hotel on Jun 21, 2026 start from $110, 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.

Does Rio Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rio Hotel.

How close is Rio Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 11.5 mi (40-min drive) from Sandbank and 11.8 mi (31-min drive) from Familienstrand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rio Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rio Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 14.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rio Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rio Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Rio Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 12.5 per night.

Does Rio Hotel have a pool?

Rio Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Rio Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rio Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rio Hotel to downtown Karlsruhe?

Rio Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Weststadt Südlicher Teil.

Rio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 228 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