Rio Hotel

Property class: 4

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a stand, a green chair, and a window with sheer curtains.

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window with blinds.

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Business Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Business Double Room Single Use

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Business Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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. Visit our Karlsruhe travel guide
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Hans-Sachs-Str. 2, Karlsruhe, BW, 76133

What's nearby

  • A large yellow building with a central tower, surrounded by a well-manicured lawn and statues.
    Karlsruhe Palace
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • ZKM
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Marketplace Square
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Karlsruhe Zoo
    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
  • Café mats
    5 min walk
  • Zel Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Falafel e Pizza
    6 min walk
  • l'incontro
    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 computer station, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
    • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 117 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding, 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Hotel?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Hotel on Oct 26, 2026 start from $113, 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?

Self parking is available for EUR 12.5 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rio Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 234 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Nice comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Everyone was friendly. Hood nteakfadt. Short walk to tram.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved my stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful room, very clean, fantastic breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast options!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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All in all an excellent hotel. Especially the breakfast! The rooms are very clean, with nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic Hotel

Fantastic hotel. Thank you for the great service !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent delusions breakfast I love.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Moderne Ausstattung der Zimmer. Exzellentes Frühstück
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Das Frühstück ist unglaublich gut und sehr vielfältig. Ich war allerdings während der grossen Hitze in Karlsruhe und das Zimmer konnte nicht wirklich auf angenehme Temperaturen heruntergekühlt werden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wir waren in einem Business-Zimmer. Es gab gute Betten, Balkon, grosses und schönes Badezimmer sowie Klimaanlage. Das Frühstück war gut und der Cappuccino köstlich. Das Personal war äusserst freundlich. Wir kommen gerne mal wieder.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nettes Personal und meiner Meinung nach hervorragendes Frühstück machten den Aufenthalt sehr angenehm!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Gut
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Sauber, ruhig, moderne Zimmer und sehr zuvorkommendes Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ruhiges Hotel, mit guter ÖPNV Anbindung, sehr freundliches Personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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房間乾淨整潔，進房時間彈性,員工服務態度非常好，另外，飯店附設餐廳與酒吧，晚上不想外出有好選擇
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026