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A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

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

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A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof is centrally located with a playground, bar, and conference facilities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, a billiards table, and coffee/tea in the lobby. Its central location consistently receives positive feedback from visitors.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory (1 bed from 4 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room for 2 Adults and 2 Children

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Karlsruhe, A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof is in the city center and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Central-North Black Forest Nature Park and Botanical Garden, while ZKM and Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Europahalle or BBBank Wildpark. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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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

  • ‪Erste Fracht - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Canteen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sockenschuss - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hofheinz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pâtisserie Ludwig - ‬5 min walk

About this property

A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Hostel in the city center
Take advantage of a playground, a bar, and conference space at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds and heating

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

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

Is A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 7.50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

Check-out is at midnight. Late check-out is available for EUR 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof located?

Located in the heart of Karlsruhe, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Karlsruhe Zoo and Karlsruhe Convention Centre. State theater of Baden and Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) are also within 1 mi (2 km). Karlsruhe (KJR-Karlsruhe Train Station) is only a 2-minute walk and Augartenstraße Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

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

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bonne situation

Bonne situation pour cet hôtel à l'équipement simple mais suffisant. Personnel accueillant et polyglotte, réception ouverte 24h sur 24.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Localisation idéale

Quoi de plus pratique que cet hôtel directement à la sortie de la gare ? L'accueil est très aimable, le logement propre mais sommaire. Petit déjeuner très varié.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

mateusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

günstiges Hotel in Bahnhofsnähe

Für Messebesuch und Städtetrip verkehrsgünstig gelegenes Hotel mit akzeptabler Preisgestaltung. Umgebungsgeräusche spätestens ab Mitternacht erledigt, jedenfalls bei meinen diversen Aufenthalten dort. Immer wieder gern!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Super Lage am Hauptbahnhof Karlsruhe. Freundliches Personal
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Francesco, Aosta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

bon rapport qualité prix

bon rapport qualité prix..Bon accueil pour nous qui ne parlons pas allemand ,proche de la gare.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

DJAMEL

Le séjour été agréable, on trouve tout ce qu'on veux pour passé une bonne nuit.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Preis - Leistungsverhältnis optimal

Waren zu dritt zu Besuch in Karlsruhe. Preis - Leistungsverhältnis hat optimal gepasst. Nachts noch Sandwiches am Service bekommen. 😃
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Perfect transithotel

Wanneer je zou gaan skiën, is dit het perfecte hotel prijs - kwaliteit en op de juiste afstand tussen onze woonplaats en oostenrijk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

vito

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Leider hat sich die Qualität verschlechtert.

Toilette abgebrochen, im Ersatzzimmer roch das Badezimmer nach Frittierfett (?)... Beim Frühstück konnten wir selbst miterleben, daß ein Gast angeschnauzt wurde, weil er darum gebeten hatte, de Frühstückstisch abzuputzen (?).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Freddy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Die Dusche wechselt im 15 Sekundentakt zwischen kochend heiß und eiskalt, ohne dass man den Hahn berührt.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Alt,abgewohnt!

Zimmer 201 nicht sicher!Türe ist leicht aufzubrechen wegen Holzbefestigung am Türrahmen! Ersatzzimmer 204 zur Alleinbenutzung i.O. Nur eine Steckdose im Zimmer!Sehr ungünstig platziert! Übernachtung für eine Nacht gerade noch möglich! Mageres Frühstücksbuffett!Keine Eierbecher vorhanden! Wird nichts nachgereicht,obwohl Personal mehrfach vor Ort! Kaffee gut.Harte Brötchen! Hotel trotz relativ günstigen Preis nicht zu empfehlen!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Zimmer zu klein Schimmel im Bad Wlan funktionniert nicht
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Perfect one night hotel

Perfect breakfast. Perfect staff. Rooms are Nice. Nice restaurant around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Riadh

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

Einfach aber gut

Gut für ein Stadt Hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
hotel/hostel ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good price vs quality

Perfect for stay over during travel for good price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Drivning through

Okay for one night, a bit dirty room but very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

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