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ibis Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

US$101

/ night

Avg. for September

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US$101

/ night

Avg. for September

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at ibis Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof average US$73 in the cheapest month (August) and US$101 in the most expensive month (September), based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at ibis Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$73
February	US$76
March	US$89
April	US$87
May	US$88
June	US$84
July	US$78
August	US$73
September	US$101
October	US$87
November	US$82
December	US$74

Most expensive: September (~US$101)

Cheapest: August (~US$73)

About this property

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities

Location

Poststr. 1, Südweststadt Östlicher Teil, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Karlsruhe Zoo (0.1 Miles)

Karlsruhe Convention Centre (0.4 Miles)

State theater of Baden (0.7 Miles)

Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) (0.7 Miles)

Marketplace Square (1 Miles)

Kaiserstraße (1.1 Miles)

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Guest reviews

8.1

Very good

Based on 640 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

48%

Couple

20%

Family

9%

Group

7%

Solo

14%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At ibis Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, guests consistently praise the highly convenient setting beside the main station and solid value for short stays, while feedback also notes the straightforward, no-frills nature of the property rather than full-service or upscale comforts.

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What guests think

At ibis Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, guests consistently praise the highly convenient setting beside the main station and solid value for short stays, while feedback also notes the straightforward, no-frills nature of the property rather than full-service or upscale comforts.

Rooms are generally small and simple but well soundproofed, though several stays reported absent or nonfunctioning air conditioning and a few noted dated or dark interiors. Service is often friendly and helpful, yet some guests experienced uneven communication or unresolved maintenance and housekeeping. Breakfast draws many positive remarks for quality and choice, with occasional notes about price, staffing, or items running out. Expect a practical, station-side base best for short, value-focused stays.

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Facilities

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10

Marilyn

30 Aug 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice bathroom and shower. Good selection at breakfast. Noon checkout

Nice bathroom and shower. Good selection at breakfast. Noon checkout

10

Dagmar

13 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Sehr freundliches Personal Zimmer für einen kurzen Aufenthalt OK,etwas klein aber sauber Hunde können gegen Gebühr mitgebracht werden Würde mir eine etwas größere Auswahl an Essenmöglichkeiten wünschen Frühstück war richtig toll,alles was das Herz begehrt

Sehr freundliches Personal Zimmer für einen kurzen Aufenthalt OK,etwas klein aber sauber Hunde können gegen Gebühr mitgebracht werden Würde mir eine etwas größere Auswahl an Essenmöglichkeiten wünschen Frühstück war richtig toll,alles was das Herz begehrt

6

Tim

31 Aug 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Goed hotel voor doorreis. Liggin naast centraal station. Goede parkeergelegenheid. Verder basic maar goed

Goed hotel voor doorreis. Liggin naast centraal station. Goede parkeergelegenheid. Verder basic maar goed

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, but multiple reviews cite housekeeping lapses (missed service, unchanged towels) and some maintenance issues such as poor drainage or malfunctioning fixtures.

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8

Sven

15 Sept 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Schokoladensoße auf dem Boden vor dem Sofa, auf Schreibtisch & Ablagen klebrige Flaschenabdrücke von Softdrinksflaschen.

Schokoladensoße auf dem Boden vor dem Sofa, auf Schreibtisch & Ablagen klebrige Flaschenabdrücke von Softdrinksflaschen.

6

Franciscus

29 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Kamer schoon. Afvoer van douche slecht.

Kamer schoon. Afvoer van douche slecht.

10

Wilailuk

1 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Sehr hilfsbereit sauber nett

Sehr hilfsbereit sauber nett

6

Rüdiger

27 Dec 2022

·

Stayed 19,353 nights

Das Bett wurde zwei Tage lang nicht gemacht und die Handtücher nicht ausgetauscht

Das Bett wurde zwei Tage lang nicht gemacht und die Handtücher nicht ausgetauscht

4

rohan

22 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Rooms are old and not maintained well

Rooms are old and not maintained well

10

Joachim

20 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Good hotel, located just off the central station. Clean room, friendly and helpful staff.

Good hotel, located just off the central station. Clean room, friendly and helpful staff.

10

Virginia

23 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfy Hotel. Ideal for transit. 50 meters from Hbf

Clean, comfy Hotel. Ideal for transit. 50 meters from Hbf

6

Abdalla

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s nice Hotrl close to teslwsy station only problem thevRoom cost $79 the Breakfast is $35 for 2people it’s way to much otherwise problem wecstay 2Days we don’t get our Room cleane for 3Dsyd

It’s nice Hotrl close to teslwsy station only problem thevRoom cost $79 the Breakfast is $35 for 2people it’s way to much otherwise problem wecstay 2Days we don’t get our Room cleane for 3Dsyd

10

Gunilla

30 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Rent och trevligt rum o rymligt. Nära järnvägsstationen!

Rent och trevligt rum o rymligt. Nära järnvägsstationen!

8

Sergej

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Zimmer sehr sauber, Speiseausfal sehr gut, ruhiege Lage, sehr nette Personal, schnell eingeschekt

Das Zimmer sehr sauber, Speiseausfal sehr gut, ruhiege Lage, sehr nette Personal, schnell eingeschekt

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Rooms

Rooms are small and basic, with effective soundproofing that keeps them quiet near the station; several guests reported absent or nonworking air conditioning and a few found the decor dated or lighting dark.

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8

Jeany

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was small, but it was next to central station which was very convenient. I appreciated the fact that a room situated so close to the train was very quiet. The shower also had great water pressure

The room was small, but it was next to central station which was very convenient. I appreciated the fact that a room situated so close to the train was very quiet. The shower also had great water pressure

6

LEAH

1 Jun 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

There was no air conditioning since start of stay (although paid for an airconditioned room).not informed until you tell them its not working in the room.requested fan but not available.didnt even offer any complimentary drinks/refreshments or even a free breakfast.we have to always ask for a glass of water.pillows was so soft and flattens quickly.could have done wih a coffee/tea facilities in the room.though reception was helpful.just lack communication towards paying guests.

There was no air conditioning since start of stay (although paid for an airconditioned room).not informed until you tell them its not working in the room.requested fan but not available.didnt even offer any complimentary drinks/refreshments or even a free breakfast.we have to always ask for a glass of water.pillows was so soft and flattens quickly.could have done wih a coffee/tea facilities in the room.though reception was helpful.just lack communication towards paying guests.

10

Jörg

29 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

300 m vom Bahnhof, ruhiges Zimmer (obwohl zur Strasse hin), freundlicher Empfang. Bettdecke riesig, Bad in bekannter Plastikguss-Variante). Sehr zufrieden!

300 m vom Bahnhof, ruhiges Zimmer (obwohl zur Strasse hin), freundlicher Empfang. Bettdecke riesig, Bad in bekannter Plastikguss-Variante). Sehr zufrieden!

8

William

11 Jun 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Right at the train station, but you cannot hear the trains at all, which was a pleasant surprise. Small rooms, but good for a quick overnight or two. Standard breakfast, but no complaints.

Right at the train station, but you cannot hear the trains at all, which was a pleasant surprise. Small rooms, but good for a quick overnight or two. Standard breakfast, but no complaints.

8

Jaqueline

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Für eine Nacht völlig ausreichend - Badezimmer war etwas klein, aber hat sein Zweck erfüllt.

Für eine Nacht völlig ausreichend - Badezimmer war etwas klein, aber hat sein Zweck erfüllt.

10

Catherine

24 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Very quiet. Comfortable.

Very quiet. Comfortable.

8

Adriaan

29 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

All was good. Room was small but dark. Window directly on train platform, but no noise at all. Breakfast was fabulous.

All was good. Room was small but dark. Window directly on train platform, but no noise at all. Breakfast was fabulous.

4

rohan

22 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Rooms are old and not maintained well

Rooms are old and not maintained well

6

Mlle

8 May 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

Petit déjeuner buffet complet très bien Personnel agréable très bien Pas de climatisation dans la chambre lit mou et petit . Obligé de dormir la fenêtre ouverte avec le bruit de la gare...

Petit déjeuner buffet complet très bien Personnel agréable très bien Pas de climatisation dans la chambre lit mou et petit . Obligé de dormir la fenêtre ouverte avec le bruit de la gare...

10

Kathy

28 Sept 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

This is a very basic property with small rooms. However, that is all we needed for this part of our travels. It was clean, the staff were really good, and it was a great option for an economical stay when you're not spending a lot of time in the room. We really liked that it was a short walk to the train station.

This is a very basic property with small rooms. However, that is all we needed for this part of our travels. It was clean, the staff were really good, and it was a great option for an economical stay when you're not spending a lot of time in the room. We really liked that it was a short walk to the train station.

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Service

Service is often friendly and helpful, including smooth check-ins, but there are recurring complaints about unfriendly encounters, slow resolution of issues, and limited communication around problems like air conditioning.

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6

Dorian

28 Jun 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehe freundlich war es nicht dafür aber sauber. Es wurde viel gemotzt und kein einziger Mitarbeiter war freundlich

Sehe freundlich war es nicht dafür aber sauber. Es wurde viel gemotzt und kein einziger Mitarbeiter war freundlich

10

Markus Alfred

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Gute Lage direkt am Hauptbahnhof . Nettes Personal und reichhaltiges Frühstück!

Gute Lage direkt am Hauptbahnhof . Nettes Personal und reichhaltiges Frühstück!

6

LEAH

1 Jun 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

There was no air conditioning since start of stay (although paid for an airconditioned room).not informed until you tell them its not working in the room.requested fan but not available.didnt even offer any complimentary drinks/refreshments or even a free breakfast.we have to always ask for a glass of water.pillows was so soft and flattens quickly.could have done wih a coffee/tea facilities in the room.though reception was helpful.just lack communication towards paying guests.

There was no air conditioning since start of stay (although paid for an airconditioned room).not informed until you tell them its not working in the room.requested fan but not available.didnt even offer any complimentary drinks/refreshments or even a free breakfast.we have to always ask for a glass of water.pillows was so soft and flattens quickly.could have done wih a coffee/tea facilities in the room.though reception was helpful.just lack communication towards paying guests.

10

Dagmar

13 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Sehr freundliches Personal Zimmer für einen kurzen Aufenthalt OK,etwas klein aber sauber Hunde können gegen Gebühr mitgebracht werden Würde mir eine etwas größere Auswahl an Essenmöglichkeiten wünschen Frühstück war richtig toll,alles was das Herz begehrt

Sehr freundliches Personal Zimmer für einen kurzen Aufenthalt OK,etwas klein aber sauber Hunde können gegen Gebühr mitgebracht werden Würde mir eine etwas größere Auswahl an Essenmöglichkeiten wünschen Frühstück war richtig toll,alles was das Herz begehrt

10

Natalie

12 Dec 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Good location for a short visit to Karlsruhe - close to the train station and right next to a tram stop. Staff was helpful with early check-in. Very quiet.

Good location for a short visit to Karlsruhe - close to the train station and right next to a tram stop. Staff was helpful with early check-in. Very quiet.

6

Alfred

17 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Die Toilette war defekt, die Wasserspülung hat nicht richtig funktioniert, die zugesagte Reparatur hat nicht stattgefunden, am 2. Abend habe ich daher das Zimmer gewechselt, das Zimmer ist grundsätzlich ok, für den Preis allerdings nicht wirklich gut ausgestattet. Die Nasszelle ist schon sehr billig.

Die Toilette war defekt, die Wasserspülung hat nicht richtig funktioniert, die zugesagte Reparatur hat nicht stattgefunden, am 2. Abend habe ich daher das Zimmer gewechselt, das Zimmer ist grundsätzlich ok, für den Preis allerdings nicht wirklich gut ausgestattet. Die Nasszelle ist schon sehr billig.

10

Wilailuk

1 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Sehr hilfsbereit sauber nett

Sehr hilfsbereit sauber nett

8

Heidi

28 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Sehr nettes Personal, egal welche Uhrzeit. Sehr gutes Frühstück

Sehr nettes Personal, egal welche Uhrzeit. Sehr gutes Frühstück

8

Wilailuk

25 Dec 2022

·

Stayed 19,350 nights

Insgesamt war gut nur an der Rezeption ist nicht so nett

Insgesamt war gut nur an der Rezeption ist nicht so nett

10

Joachim

20 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Good hotel, located just off the central station. Clean room, friendly and helpful staff.

Good hotel, located just off the central station. Clean room, friendly and helpful staff.

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Location

Exceptionally convenient beside Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof with a tram stop nearby and easy transit connections, and many note quiet rooms despite the tracks; a few comments mention the surrounding area is not very appealing.

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10

henri

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Accueil très convivial Juste à côté de la gare et des transports en commun.

Accueil très convivial Juste à côté de la gare et des transports en commun.

10

Iain

30 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Handy for train station and access to transport for early morning flight from Karlsruhe baden baden airport.

Handy for train station and access to transport for early morning flight from Karlsruhe baden baden airport.

10

Paul

4 Dec 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

It was a pleasure staying in this friendly hotel for a few days! A quick walk from the main railway station, and a convenient location for visiting the main sights of the city. There is a large grocery store also in the area. Perfect for my needs, I would definitely stay there again!

It was a pleasure staying in this friendly hotel for a few days! A quick walk from the main railway station, and a convenient location for visiting the main sights of the city. There is a large grocery store also in the area. Perfect for my needs, I would definitely stay there again!

8

Frank

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sie lag günstig zum Karlsruher Hauptbahnhof. Die Umgebung war nicht schön.

Sie lag günstig zum Karlsruher Hauptbahnhof. Die Umgebung war nicht schön.

10

Richard

25 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly located for Hbf, and local transportation. Tram stop right outside.

Perfectly located for Hbf, and local transportation. Tram stop right outside.

10

Natalie

12 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for a short visit to Karlsruhe - close to the train station and right next to a tram stop. Staff was helpful with early check-in. Very quiet.

Good location for a short visit to Karlsruhe - close to the train station and right next to a tram stop. Staff was helpful with early check-in. Very quiet.

10

Merinne

21 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location and very good hotel

Very convenient location and very good hotel

10

Virginia

23 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfy Hotel. Ideal for transit. 50 meters from Hbf

Clean, comfy Hotel. Ideal for transit. 50 meters from Hbf

8

Ursula

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr günstig gelegen, bei Bahnhof und S-Bahnhaltestellen direkt vor der Tür

Sehr günstig gelegen, bei Bahnhof und S-Bahnhaltestellen direkt vor der Tür

10

Gunilla

30 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Rent och trevligt rum o rymligt. Nära järnvägsstationen!

Rent och trevligt rum o rymligt. Nära järnvägsstationen!

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and selection, though some guests mention high pricing, occasional understaffing, or items running out.

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Marilyn

30 Aug 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice bathroom and shower. Good selection at breakfast. Noon checkout

Nice bathroom and shower. Good selection at breakfast. Noon checkout

8

houng soon

23 Jun 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

기차역에서 바로 옆이라 편리하게 이용했고 얼리체크인도 친절하게 처리해주어서 감사했네요. 조식은 간단하지만 맛있었고 와플메이커가있어 아이가 많이 기대했는데 이미 소진되어 없었습니다.그점은 아쉬웠지만 접근성및 청결함등 편안함으로 재방문의사있습니다.

기차역에서 바로 옆이라 편리하게 이용했고 얼리체크인도 친절하게 처리해주어서 감사했네요. 조식은 간단하지만 맛있었고 와플메이커가있어 아이가 많이 기대했는데 이미 소진되어 없었습니다.그점은 아쉬웠지만 접근성및 청결함등 편안함으로 재방문의사있습니다.

10

Dagmar

13 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Sehr freundliches Personal Zimmer für einen kurzen Aufenthalt OK,etwas klein aber sauber Hunde können gegen Gebühr mitgebracht werden Würde mir eine etwas größere Auswahl an Essenmöglichkeiten wünschen Frühstück war richtig toll,alles was das Herz begehrt

Sehr freundliches Personal Zimmer für einen kurzen Aufenthalt OK,etwas klein aber sauber Hunde können gegen Gebühr mitgebracht werden Würde mir eine etwas größere Auswahl an Essenmöglichkeiten wünschen Frühstück war richtig toll,alles was das Herz begehrt

8

William

11 Jun 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Right at the train station, but you cannot hear the trains at all, which was a pleasant surprise. Small rooms, but good for a quick overnight or two. Standard breakfast, but no complaints.

Right at the train station, but you cannot hear the trains at all, which was a pleasant surprise. Small rooms, but good for a quick overnight or two. Standard breakfast, but no complaints.

8

Heidi

28 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Sehr nettes Personal, egal welche Uhrzeit. Sehr gutes Frühstück

Sehr nettes Personal, egal welche Uhrzeit. Sehr gutes Frühstück

8

Adriaan

29 May 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

All was good. Room was small but dark. Window directly on train platform, but no noise at all. Breakfast was fabulous.

All was good. Room was small but dark. Window directly on train platform, but no noise at all. Breakfast was fabulous.

8

Heinz

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Alles soweit gut. Beim Frühstück dürfte mehr Personal anwesend sein. Ansonsten alles gut.

Alles soweit gut. Beim Frühstück dürfte mehr Personal anwesend sein. Ansonsten alles gut.

6

Mlle

8 May 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Petit déjeuner buffet complet très bien Personnel agréable très bien Pas de climatisation dans la chambre lit mou et petit . Obligé de dormir la fenêtre ouverte avec le bruit de la gare...

Petit déjeuner buffet complet très bien Personnel agréable très bien Pas de climatisation dans la chambre lit mou et petit . Obligé de dormir la fenêtre ouverte avec le bruit de la gare...

8

Jugurtha

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Correct, calme et tres proche de la gare de Karlsruhe. Bon petit dejeuner.

Correct, calme et tres proche de la gare de Karlsruhe. Bon petit dejeuner.

10

Gisela

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Alles ok. auch das Frühstück!

Alles ok. auch das Frühstück!

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10

Julia

24 Mar 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

was man erwartet

was man erwartet

8

Johan

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Helt ok

Helt ok

4

rohan

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are old and not maintained well

Rooms are old and not maintained well

10

Merinne

21 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location and very good hotel

Very convenient location and very good hotel

10

Joachim

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel, located just off the central station. Clean room, friendly and helpful staff.

Good hotel, located just off the central station. Clean room, friendly and helpful staff.

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Check-in

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From 15:00 to 23:59

Before 12:00

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FAQs about ibis Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 15 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Parking is limited, and reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available for a fee of approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children. Breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details regarding room accessibility are not mentioned.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located just a 2-minute walk from Karlsruhe Zoo and 7 minutes on foot from Karlsruhe Convention Centre. It is approximately 0.8 miles from Karlsruhe Theater and State theater of Baden, and about 1.6 miles from Marketplace Square.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property, and there is no mention of a minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 15 per night, subject to availability. Specific information about cribs is not provided.

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September 2026

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7 $98	8 $122	9 $119	10 $86	11 $87	12 $95
13 $72	14 $130	15 $181	16 $192	17 $107	18 $95	19 $106
20 $74	21 $105	22 $171	23 $216	24 $99	25 $85	26 $83
27 $69	28 $100	29 $131	30 $127

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