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Hotel Sonne

3.0 star property
Hotel in Karlsruhe with free breakfast and a health club

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Hotel Sonne combines regional flavors with genuine hospitality. Start your day with a hearty breakfast, then relax in the garden or on the sunny terrace. Enjoy outdoor dining with local specialties. The multilingual staff is highly appreciated by previous guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, soundproofing, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kleinsteinbacher Str. 2, Karlsruhe, BW, 76228

What's nearby

  • Kart and Eventcenter - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Karlsruhe Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Marketplace Square - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Porsche Museum - 46 min drive - 47.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kleinsteinbach S-Bahn - 6 min drive
  • Reichenbach (b Ettingen) Station - 7 min drive
  • Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Genusswerk - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Schwitzer's Bistro in der Albtherme - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bampihof - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gato Nero - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lindenbräu - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Sonne

Property highlights
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and shopping on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Sonne. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Sonne, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, express check-out, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 72 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sonne

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's reception is closed Sundays and bank holidays. Staff can be reached by telephone during this time.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 10 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 36.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

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

  • Pet deposit: EUR 10 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 36.0 per night

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Sonne Karlsruhe
Sonne Karlsruhe
Hotel Sonne Hotel
Hotel Sonne Karlsruhe
Hotel Sonne Hotel Karlsruhe

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Sonne pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sonne?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sonne?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Sonne located?

Situated in Karlsruhe, this hotel is steps from Kart and Eventcenter and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Central-North Black Forest Nature Park. Turmberg Terrace and Albgaubad Outdoor Pool are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Hotel Sonne Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 265 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Willie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wij zijn er al meerdere keren geweest en iedere keer is het weer een feest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like: + price/quality + optimal location half way vacation stop to Austria or Italy and back. + good breakfast buffet and fine restaurant with good lokal dishes. + Near highway (~ 1 km) Did not like: - nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pethra

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

Prisvärt

Stora rum, billigt, beergarten. Parkering. Kanonbra frukostbuffé
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

A
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

machteld

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

Hotel met eigen slagerij

Heerlijke bedden en een bijzonder leuk restaurant met Duitse vleesgerechten uit eigen slagerij! Aardig personeel 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anette

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

Dejligt hotel - fantastisk til prisen

Super hyggeligt ophold. Ankom lidt sent men fik dejlig aftensmad i restauranten. Fantastisk morgenmadsbuffet hvor der blev hygget om gæsterne og alt i virkelig god kvalitet. Stedet kan varmt anbefales.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Hotel und Metzgerei

Die schlechteste und teuerste Martinsgans der letzten 15 Jahre serviert bekommen!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Viola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saubere Unterkunft nettes Freundliches Personal. Sehr gutes Frühstück und Ala-Karte Angebot Preisleistungsverhältnis ist ÖK.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heel lekker ontbijt, de kamers zijn sober doch heel goed verzorgd, het restaurant is uitstekend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient stop over

We checked in on a Sunday afternoon, there was a note saying where to find a phone to call reception. This was answered straight away. The key to the room was on a board by the phone and I had been told where the room was. The entry for the hotel in the website said there was a restaurant but it was closed. The only other place open to get something to eat was an unlicensed Indian restaurant. We ate there and it was excellent. The plus points, room and bed clean and comfortable, ideal for a stopover on a longer journey. Would stay again but not on a Sunday 😃
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Het was een goede ontvangst en een ruime mooie kamer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

RAPHAEL

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

Agréable séjour et excellent restaurant

Chambre très confortable et bien équipée. Le grand plus est le restaurant et le petit déjeuner avec des produits en provenance direct de la boucherie/charcuterie tenue par le propriétaire
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Gregor

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

Passt!

Alles ok. Frühstück und Abendküche im Restaurant erwartungsgemäß sehr gut (Metzgerei gehört dazu).
Aufnahme im Restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Prima hotel voor 1 of 2 nachten.

Dit is een leuk hotel voor 1 of 2 nachten. Goed ontbijt en lekker avondeten. Niet echt uitgebreid, maar zeker goed. In het dorp zelf is niet zoveel te doen, maar het ligt een paar minuten van de A8 snelweg, dus prima voor een stop-over. Oh ja. Er zit ook nog een kartcenter verstopt in het dorp. Op loopafstand. Erg leuk om dat tussendoor te doen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Close to Freeway

One night stay hotel conveniently close to the freeway (3km?) just outside of Karlsruhe. When you arrive late like we did parking is difficult as all on site places will be full and you need to start looking for a spot on the street, which is a very busy road. Good breakfast; to my opinion a little expensive for what the room & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

Très bien

Très ne m séjour. Règles COVID très bien respectées.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

R.E.

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

Good hotel for this price setting.

Nice hotel. Better than a budget hotel but not the luxury of a super hotel. And that is exactly what I was looking for with this price setting. It was clean and the breakfast was good. The beds were a bit hard, so that is maybe something that can be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta

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

Business travel

Perfect for business travel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, great size rooms, good parking, nice, friendly staff; food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Ronaldt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eenvoudig hotel met basic inrichting. Gratis parkeren, goede keuken. Helaas na mijn verblijf telefonisch benaderd ivm onjuiste betaling! Of ik even mijn cc gegevens incl code kon doorgeven. Dit soort vragen kunnen echt niet. Opletten dus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

R.E.

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

Good hotel for a couple of days.

Nice hotel. I arrived on a Sunday and the reception was closed. But the key was in the key bix, so I could enter my room. Unfortunately, the previous user smoked in the room and the smell was terrible. The nect day, I immediately received keys from another room and that room was OK. The hotel is in a small village, so perfect for a couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Carsten

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nicht gut

Dårligt hotel og maden var direkte dårlig
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Michel

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

Cozy stay

A very nice and clean hotel. Staff very efficient and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

SEBASTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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