Best Hotels in Karlsruhe (2026) — 40 Top-Rated Stays | IMPT
Updated May 2026 · verified reviews

The best hotels in Karlsruhe for 2026.

40 top-rated hotels in Karlsruhe, Germany, ranked by verified guest reviews. Live prices, instant booking, free cancellation — same rates as Booking.com.

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Overview

Where to stay in Karlsruhe.

Looking for a hotel in Karlsruhe? We've ranked the 40 best-reviewed stays in the city so you can compare ratings, location, and price in one place. Every hotel below has verified guest reviews and shows the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com or direct — search your dates to see live availability.

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40top-rated hotels
13rated 4★ or higher
38,048verified guest reviews
4.1/5average guest score

Across the 40 best-reviewed hotels in Karlsruhe, 13 carry a 4-star rating or higher and together they hold 38,048 verified guest reviews. The highest-rated right now is Leonardo Hotel Karlsruhe at 4.7/5. Whether you want a central base for sightseeing or a quieter, better-value area, the list below lets you compare location, star rating and real guest scores side by side before you book — at the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com.

Top picks

40 best hotels in Karlsruhe.

Ranked by verified guest rating. Tap any hotel to see live rates, photos and rooms.

Leonardo Hotel Karlsruhe — hotel in Karlsruhe#14.7/5
★★★★

Leonardo Hotel Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 2,920 reviews

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Hotel Beim Schupi Karlsruhe — hotel in Karlsruhe#24.7/5
★★★

Hotel Beim Schupi Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 2,920 reviews

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Hotel Hoepfner Burghof — hotel in Karlsruhe#34.7/5
★★★

Hotel Hoepfner Burghof

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 1,703 reviews

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The Q Quadro City Hotel — hotel in Karlsruhe#44.4/5
★★★★

The Q Quadro City Hotel

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.4/5 · 1,696 reviews

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Rio Hotel — hotel in Karlsruhe#54.7/5
★★★★

Rio Hotel

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 1,691 reviews

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B&B Hotel Karlsruhe — hotel in Karlsruhe#63.7/5
★★

B&B Hotel Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe, Germany

3.7/5 · 1,689 reviews

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Novotel Karlsruhe City — hotel in Karlsruhe#74.7/5
★★★★

Novotel Karlsruhe City

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 1,565 reviews

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Hotel Leinsweiler Hof — hotel in Karlsruhe#84.7/5
★★★★

Hotel Leinsweiler Hof

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 1,522 reviews

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Hotel Aviva — hotel in Karlsruhe#94.0/5
★★★

Hotel Aviva

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.0/5 · 1,375 reviews

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Hotel Santo — hotel in Karlsruhe#104.4/5
★★★★

Hotel Santo

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.4/5 · 1,307 reviews

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ibis Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof — hotel in Karlsruhe#114.7/5
★★★

ibis Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 1,288 reviews

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Schlosshotel Karlsruhe — hotel in Karlsruhe#124.0/5
★★★★

Schlosshotel Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.0/5 · 1,227 reviews

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Star Inn Hotel Karlsruhe Siemensallee by Comfort — hotel in Karlsruhe#134.7/5
★★★

Star Inn Hotel Karlsruhe Siemensallee by Comfort

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 1,063 reviews

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Hotel Greif Karlsruhe — hotel in Karlsruhe#142.7/5
★★

Hotel Greif Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe, Germany

2.7/5 · 884 reviews

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Plaza Inn Karlsruhe Nord — hotel in Karlsruhe#154.7/5
★★★

Plaza Inn Karlsruhe Nord

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 878 reviews

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Hotel Villa Medici — hotel in Karlsruhe#164.7/5
★★★★

Hotel Villa Medici

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 844 reviews

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Hotel Der Blaue Reiter Design & Tagungshotel — hotel in Karlsruhe#175.0/5
★★★★

Hotel Der Blaue Reiter Design & Tagungshotel

Karlsruhe, Germany

5.0/5 · 834 reviews

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Holiday Inn Express Karlsruhe City Park by IHG — hotel in Karlsruhe#184.7/5
★★★

Holiday Inn Express Karlsruhe City Park by IHG

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 817 reviews

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Hotel am Karlstor — hotel in Karlsruhe#193.0/5
★★★

Hotel am Karlstor

Karlsruhe, Germany

3.0/5 · 798 reviews

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AkademieHotel — hotel in Karlsruhe#205.0/5
★★★

AkademieHotel

Karlsruhe, Germany

5.0/5 · 786 reviews

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ANA Suites Karlsruhe — hotel in Karlsruhe#214.0/5
★★★★

ANA Suites Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.0/5 · 756 reviews

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ANA Eden Karlsruhe Trademark Collection by Wyndham — hotel in Karlsruhe#224.0/5
★★★

ANA Eden Karlsruhe Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.0/5 · 754 reviews

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Villa Hammerschmiede Hotel & Restaurant — hotel in Karlsruhe#235.0/5
★★★★

Villa Hammerschmiede Hotel & Restaurant

Karlsruhe, Germany

5.0/5 · 678 reviews

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Ambassador — hotel in Karlsruhe#244.0/5
★★★

Ambassador

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.0/5 · 601 reviews

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Hotel am Tiergarten HBF — hotel in Karlsruhe#254.4/5
★★★

Hotel am Tiergarten HBF

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.4/5 · 599 reviews

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A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof — hotel in Karlsruhe#263.0/5
★★

A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Karlsruhe, Germany

3.0/5 · 573 reviews

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Elite Hotel — hotel in Karlsruhe#274.4/5
★★★

Elite Hotel

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.4/5 · 544 reviews

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Hotel am Markt — hotel in Karlsruhe#283.0/5
★★★

Hotel am Markt

Karlsruhe, Germany

3.0/5 · 537 reviews

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Hotel Kaiserhof — hotel in Karlsruhe#295.0/5
★★★★

Hotel Kaiserhof

Karlsruhe, Germany

5.0/5 · 534 reviews

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acora Karlsruhe Zentrum Living the City — hotel in Karlsruhe#304.4/5
★★★

acora Karlsruhe Zentrum Living the City

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.4/5 · 492 reviews

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Hotel Restaurant Steuermann — hotel in Karlsruhe#313.0/5
★★★

Hotel Restaurant Steuermann

Karlsruhe, Germany

3.0/5 · 490 reviews

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Trip Inn Blankenburg — hotel in Karlsruhe#321.0/5
★★★

Trip Inn Blankenburg

Karlsruhe, Germany

1.0/5 · 481 reviews

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Zi Hotel — hotel in Karlsruhe#333.7/5
★★★

Zi Hotel

Karlsruhe, Germany

3.7/5 · 450 reviews

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Hotel Maurer — hotel in Karlsruhe#343.0/5
★★★

Hotel Maurer

Karlsruhe, Germany

3.0/5 · 447 reviews

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Hotel Astoria — hotel in Karlsruhe#353.7/5
★★

Hotel Astoria

Karlsruhe, Germany

3.7/5 · 418 reviews

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Hotel Sonne — hotel in Karlsruhe#362.7/5
★★★

Hotel Sonne

Karlsruhe, Germany

2.7/5 · 405 reviews

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City Partner Hotel Berliner Hof — hotel in Karlsruhe#373.4/5
★★★

City Partner Hotel Berliner Hof

Karlsruhe, Germany

3.4/5 · 387 reviews

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Hotel Avisa — hotel in Karlsruhe#385.0/5
★★★

Hotel Avisa

Karlsruhe, Germany

5.0/5 · 371 reviews

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Hotel Erbprinz Gourmet & Spa — hotel in Karlsruhe#394.7/5
★★★★★

Hotel Erbprinz Gourmet & Spa

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.7/5 · 363 reviews

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Holiday Inn the niu Wave Karlsruhe Oststadt by IHG — hotel in Karlsruhe#404.4/5
★★★

Holiday Inn the niu Wave Karlsruhe Oststadt by IHG

Karlsruhe, Germany

4.4/5 · 361 reviews

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FAQ

Hotels in Karlsruhe — your questions.

What are the best hotels in Karlsruhe?
The top-rated hotel in Karlsruhe right now is Leonardo Hotel Karlsruhe (4.7/5 from 2,920 verified reviews). This page ranks 40 of the best-reviewed hotels in Karlsruhe, Germany, updated for 2026.
How much does a hotel in Karlsruhe cost?
Nightly prices in Karlsruhe vary by season, location, and star rating. IMPT shows live rates that match Booking.com and Expedia — search your dates to see the current price for any hotel on this page.
Which area of Karlsruhe is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: central districts suit first-time visitors and sightseeing, while quieter neighbourhoods offer better value. Every hotel below shows its exact location so you can pick what fits your plans.
Can I book a hotel in Karlsruhe with free cancellation?
Yes — most hotels in Karlsruhe offer free cancellation up to check-in. Filter for free-cancellation rates when you search your dates.
Are these Karlsruhe hotels good for families?
Many of the Karlsruhe hotels listed include family rooms, and you can set the number of guests and rooms when you search. Each listing shows star rating and verified guest scores to help you choose.

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