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A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Hostel in Karlsruhe with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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BAHNHOFPLATZ,14-16, KARLSRUHE, KAR, 76137
  • Place, Karlsruhe Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Karlsruhe Convention Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Karlsruhe Palace
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room for 2 Adults and 2 Children

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory (1 bed from 4 beds)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Karlsruhe

Located within a 5-minute walk of Karlsruhe Zoo, A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof is within a 15-minute stroll of Karlsruhe Convention Centre. This hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Karlsruhe Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Marketplace Square - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Karlsruhe Palace - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Karlsruhe (KJR-Karlsruhe Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Augartenstraße Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1&1 Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Erste Fracht - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Canteen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sockenschuss - ‬9 min walk

About this property

A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Hostel in Karlsruhe with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
Guests of A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. Onsite parking is offered for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1919
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 7.50

Check-out

Check-out before midnight
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for an additional charge (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (30 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 3.50 for children
  • Pet fees vary based on length of stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 7.50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10.00 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: midnight
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Property is also known as

A&O Hostel Karlsruhe
A&O Hostel Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Hostel
Karlsruhe A&O Hostel
A O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Hostel
A O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof KARLSRUHE
A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

This hostel is located in Karlsruhe, just steps from Karlsruhe Zoo. You'll also find Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) and State theater of Baden less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

Yes, self parking is available for a surcharge.

Does A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof include a casino?

No, A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

Amenities at this hostel that appeal to couples include a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Does A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.

Does A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

The closest major airport to A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof is Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark), which is 27.4 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof.

Reviews

A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 298 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

vito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Gbenga

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The kitchenette was poorly serviced. There was no cooker provided to make light and simple meals that guests may wish to make. There was no weighing scale for use of guests. The staff were friendly and helpful though.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

sue, united kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to train station

Very lovely room cleaned everyday very polite and helpful staff would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lovely stay

Hotel is in a lovely area. 1min walk to train station and also to the zoo. Our room didn't have air condition. We booked a double room but it turned out that two beds had just been put together and there was a big gap.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth the price, can recommend it

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rather avoid

Long wait on que to confirm reservation then wait another 30 minster to be served to checkin.

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Noreen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Staff were helpful

Served its purpose but noisy - staff were very helpful but not great if you want a good nights sleep

8/10 Good

Siti Khadijah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Clean hotel

Amazing

8/10 Good

Siti Khadijah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Clean hotel

The hotel was amazing but the receptionist was rude.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff not honest

I accidentally left my wallet in the room, but when I call back to ask for my wallet the hotel said the couldn't found it. Not honest staff in the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Yan Hang Venus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neat clean and cheap

Very nice. I lived in A & O hostels for three times in different district. All very nice. Clean, organized, shower shampoo provided.

8/10 Good

Ian

Handy for rail travellers

The hotel caters to the hostel market, so some aspects are quite basic. The breakfast buffet is a good deal, and good range of snacks and drinks can be purchased in the lobby, as well as a take-away sandwich lunch. The hotel was very conveniently located for me as it is right beside the main railway station and I arrived and departed by train. It's not in the town centre, but there is a transit hub in front of the station, with trams and buses coming all the time, so it's easy to get into the town centre. Some of the trams also go out into the countryside, and I rode one out to the northern edge of the Black Forest. Despite the transit and railway activity, my room was quiet.

2/10 Terrible

Moe James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

inconvinient condition for 57€

I was there for one night and i am certanly happy because it was just one night . Double glass windows however from room on street was too noisy and couldnt sleep at all.single room was 2×3 meter which was small for one person,although we call box room in UK. Staff was so friendly also good services .

6/10 Okay

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
used as stop over bit noisey from people outside of hostel late at night,restaurant next door is spot on! breakfast is good value! basically b&b for £20 clean no frills would use again

6/10 Okay

Shu-hao

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Julin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

David, Oldham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Friendly Staff

This hotel was fine. Although, there were no curtains in the room which made it difficult to sleep at night with light/noise from outside. The location is excellent next to the Hauptbahnhof, and the staff were very friendly. The hotel is looking a little tired in places and the room could do with an update. However, it was clean and I would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Canadian, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hostel right by the train station

Clean, efficient (very late) registration, good rooms. I had a crazy loud snorer in my room which meant I didn't actually sleep much, but that's no fault of the hostel, obviously.

10/10 Excellent

Iva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

annette, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy and comfortable

We were very happy with our stay

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Waste of money

Really bad. While I was in my room resting hotel issued another key for another customer they came into my room. It was quiet unpleasant moment for me.no apologise.