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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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 12.50 per person)
Exterior
Standard Double Room | Tech
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 461
SAR 524 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sep - 6 Sep

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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26-inch TV with satellite channels

Business Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Business Double Room

26-inch TV with satellite channels

Business Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Karlsruhe, Rio Hotel is in the city center. Prince Max Palace and Karlsruhe Palace are notable landmarks and Karlsruhe Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at BBBank Wildpark or Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre.
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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 Airport (STR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪l'incontro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Didi's Stüble - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dean&David - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Guts & Glory - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Großer Kurfürst - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rio Hotel

Upscale hotel near Marketplace Square
Located close to Prince Max Palace and Karlsruhe Convention Centre, 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 rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A billiards/pool table, a banquet hall, and concierge services
  • Laundry services, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 26-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

  • 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
  • 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

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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 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 3.50 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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
  • Housekeeping is 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 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?

Check-out 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). Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Marktplatz (Kaiserstraße U) Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

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Rio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 215 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tarra L

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Magerat

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

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

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

8/10 Good

JIN YOUNG

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Konrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Georgie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Musawer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralf

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025