In the heart of Karlsruhe City Centre, Hotel am Karlstor offers a vibrant retreat. Unwind in the bar or grab a coffee at the on-site cafe, while taking advantage of convenient services like dry cleaning and laundry. With high-speed WiFi and express check-out, your stay is sure to be seamless.
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark) - 28 min drive
Stuttgart Airport (STR) - 47 min drive
Europaplatz Postgalerie Station - 8 min walk
Marktplatz (Pyramide U) Station - 13 min walk
Karlsruhe Central Station - 17 min walk
Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Ettlinger Tor U-Bahn - 10 min walk
Ettlinger Tor Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Badische Backstub' - 5 min walk
Kaiseki - 2 min walk
Terra Mare - 5 min walk
Bäckerei Nussbaumer - 5 min walk
Restaurant Heilige Sophie - 5 min walk
About this property
Hotel am Karlstor
Hotel am Karlstor is a great choice for a stay in Karlsruhe. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Public transportation is just a short walk: Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop is steps away and Ettlinger Tor U-Bahn is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
35 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Zi Hotel, Karlstrasse 46]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 15.00 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1982
ATM/banking
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20 per night
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 15.00 per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Does Hotel am Karlstor offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel am Karlstor 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel am Karlstor?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel am Karlstor?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel am Karlstor?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hotel am Karlstor and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around Hotel am Karlstor like?
Hotel am Karlstor is a short 2-minute walk from Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Karlsruhe Zoo.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
7.6
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
It was easy access and easy to find the parking space.The room was clean and good enough for 3 of us.Though the 3rd bed could have been better.Walkable distance from all the areas.Would def stay here agai. If i visit Karlsruhe.
Upama
Upama, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Short stay
Good reasonably central location for Karlsruhe. Convenient underground parking. Trams run directly past hotel entrance and can be a bit noisy at night/ early morning as they pass, but this is to be expected in the location. Rooms and bathrooms clean and comfortable.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2023
Friendly and helpful
Just stayed in the room for short period but rooms were clean and reception very helpful. No bar available but local bars near hotel and everything is in walking distance.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2023
It is fine hotel, the location is very good but the room has no mini bar and no TV or telephone to call room service!
Mohamad Ehab
Mohamad Ehab, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2024
Is Oké
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2023
Good
Asim
Asim, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2023
I didn't like the tramway noise.
Corine
Corine, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 13, 2024
Avoid - waste of money
Our flight was delayed so we arrived 2 hour later. Midnight instead of 10pm. No one there to check us in, hotel locked and not answering the phone. Left us stranded in middle of night and had to pay extra for a hotel 30 mins away
Myran
Myran, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jun 5, 2024
The whole room seemed outdated and could use a renovation. The window frames seemed a bit moldy, the curtain wasn't properly attached to the rail. The surroundings were very noisy, which made it hard to sleep. The person cleaning the room left their brush in my bathroom. I would have expected much better for the price.
Jorinde
Jorinde, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 12, 2023
Nothing "Ruhe" about this hotel
This is the noisiest hotel I have ever stayed in. It is positioned at an extremely busy intersection, so even in a room on the 4th floor, the traffic and noise is considerable. The room resounds with the constant rumbling of the tram (Straßenbahn), which also screeches as it turns the corner. To make matters worse, there was construction in the building, which produced a symphony of drilling and pounding sounds beginning around 8am. Impossible even to have a phone conversation. I stayed here for 6 days and was quite actually exhausted from the lack of sleep.
I took note of the hotel manager yelling at the housecleaning staff about not working fast enough (the man didn't even stop his berating as I walked by).
Others have mentioned the breakfast, which is decent. The staff in the breakfast area were always friendly, and if anything needed to be replenished, they were happy to do so.
Verified traveler
6-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 7, 2026
Pas de nettoyage de chambre pendant les 4 jours de séjour, ni de changement de serviettes. Un mauvaise odeur lors de checkin et les linges de lit pas change en intégralité. Fenêtre casse - pas possible de la fermer (au 1er étage). Pas de sécurité durant la nuit - porte extérieur avec accès libre a n'import qui. Plein de chose a améliorer sur la propreté et sécurité .
Prunescu
Prunescu, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 14, 2026
Personal unfreundlich und versteht fast kein Deutsch, Zimmer sehr hellhörig.
Nach 3 maliger Aufforderung für eine Rechnung wurde ich jedes Mal ignoriert.
Niklas
Niklas, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 13, 2026
Schreklich
Vitali
Vitali, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
Chambre propre et hôtel bien placé
Akli
Akli, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 5, 2026
Konum olarak Karlsruhede bir çok merkeze yakın, hemen otel önünde ulaşım noktası olan, eurpaplatz ve diğer merkezlere yayan ulaşım imkanı olan bir konaklama tesisi.
Arada sırada ufak tefek aksilikler düzeltiliyor.
HALIT
HALIT, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 2, 2026
Merkezi konumda bulunması iyi.
Ulaşımı kolaylaştırıyor.
Europlatz ve diğer merkezlere yürüme mesafesinde.
Sadece konaklama için yeterli.
HALIT
HALIT, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2025
Die Unterkunft hat eine gute Lage, aber es ist laut. Die Zimmer zum Innenhof sind zwar leise, aber kein schöner Ausblick (verrostete Geräte und Lüftungen).
Personal war sehr freundlich, aber auch sehr langsam (Grund ist ggf. die Technik, who know's...). Jedenfalls: wir haben beim CHeck-in ca. 20min gewartet und auschecken war ähnlich. Frühstuck ist nichts besonderes, aber für den Preis okay. Hygiene könnte noch etwas verbessert werden.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2025
Toll gelegen - Idealer Ausgangspunkt
Zentrale Lage, bequemes Bett, saubere Zimmer, gutes Frühstück und nettes Personal. Die fehlende Klimaanlage wurde durch einen Ventilator ausgeglichen. Hat gepasst und man kann die Fenster öffnen. Alles in allem wirklich gut.
Damian
Damian, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 12, 2025
Ich fandest zuschade für das geld im bad war schimmel, der boden war dreckigi, das bett war aus gefanzt, es war ne katasteopfe. Dann gab es ein anderes zimmer da das selbe das zimmer war dreckig aber noch so schlimm was schlimm war da waren überall spinnen Also würde ich nicht empfehlen essen war keine große auswahl aber die innenstadt war sehr nah das war okay.
Gjeraqine
Gjeraqine, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 9, 2025
Bettwäsche waren dreckig mit schminke und schwarze flecken als wäre es auf dem Boden gelegen Handtücher haben voll nach staubgerochen
Sarhad
Sarhad, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
Lyx!
Helt perfekt!
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2025
Das Zimmer war recht klein und das Bett leider für uns zu weich. Kein Kühlschrank.
Ansonsten war alles okay - das Personal sehr freundlich. Wir hatten lediglich ein Problem den Eingang zu finden. Und da wir mit dem Auto angereist sind und die Tiefgarage zu war, war es etwas schwierig zu parken um einzuchecken.
Simone
Simone, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Sehr empfehlenswert
Hotel sehr sauber und empfehlenswert.
Saubere Zimmer und reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet.
Gute zentrale Lage.Gerne wieder.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 27, 2025
Es war muffig, weil überall Teppichboden. Zimmer war sehr runter gerockt, aber grundsätzlich sauber.
Christoph
Christoph, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 31, 2024
Hotel in Innenstadtbereich
Grosses Zimmer, Balkon nicht benutzbar, erinnert an einen Taubenverschlag. Zimmer okay, Badezimmer gut. Flur teilweise durch Baustelle recht dreckig. Frühstück war okay