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Novotel Karlsruhe City

Karlsruhe · Germany

Festplatz 2View location

9.0/10Excellent988 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.2/109.2
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Value8.4/108.4
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Novotel Karlsruhe City

The 4-star Novotel Karlsruhe City hotel welcomes you in an ideal city location next to the convention center, just a 10-minute walk from the marketplace and the castle. It is just a 15-minute drive to the exhibition center.

Free WIFI and a desk in your room make preparing for your conference a piece of cake. Relax in our spa area with sauna or with a cocktail in our stylish hotel bar.

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A stay at Novotel Karlsruhe City places you in the heart of Karlsruhe, steps from Karlsruhe Convention Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater). This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Karlsruhe Zoo and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Federal Court of Justice.

Make yourself at home in one of the 246 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Karlsruhe? This hotel has 2842 square feet (264 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 9 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager GreenSign Hotel Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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 4.00 per person, per night

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

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 per person
    • Covered self parking fee: EUR 24 per day
    • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 26.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

Nearby attractions

Karlsruhe Convention Centre 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Karlsruhe Zoo 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Marketplace Square 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kaiserstraße 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Square of Fundamental Rights 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Federal Court of Justice 1 km / 0.6 mi
Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruh 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Karlsruhe Palace 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Prince Max Palace 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Badisches Landesmuseum 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
ZKM 1.5 km / 1 mi
Botanical Garden 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Europahalle 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
BBBank Wildpark 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 246
  • Number of floors (main building): 5
  • Suites: 2
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Electric vehicle charging stationExtra charge
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  • GarageExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Medical service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift access
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Gym
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Printer
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Business centre
  • FaxExtra charge
  • Children playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • GreenSign Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • À la carte dinner
  • Vegetarian meal
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Single-Use Plastic Free
  • Fitness
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²DBL.EJ
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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ

    Room amenities

    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Bathrobes
    • Satellite TV
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Minibar
    • Internet access
    • Wi-fi
    • Cot on demand
    • 220V power supply

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand

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  • Room EXECUTIVERoom • EXECUTIVEROO.EJ

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    Room EXECUTIVE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EJ

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²DBL.EJ-QN
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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-QN

    Room amenities

    • Housekeeping
    • Wi-fi
    • Cot on demand
    • 220V power supply
    • Bathrobes
    • Satellite TV
    • TV
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Minibar
    • Internet access
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Soundproof room
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVEDBL.EJ-1

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-1

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN-1

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN-1

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  • DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²DBL.DB
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    DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DB

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom: 1
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Wi-fi
    • Cot on demand
    • 220V power supply
    • Desk
    • Satellite TV
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower: 1
    • TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE CITY VIEWDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE CITY VIEWDBL.CV-EJ

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE CITY VIEW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE CITY VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.CV-EJ

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  • SINGLE EXECUTIVESINGLE • EXECUTIVESGL.EJ

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    SINGLE EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.EJ

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • Double or Twin QUEEN SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBT.QN

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    Novotel Karlsruhe City

    Double or Twin QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBT.QN

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • Double or Twin EXECUTIVEDouble or Twin • EXECUTIVEDBT.EJ

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    Double or Twin EXECUTIVE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.EJ

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Novotel Karlsruhe City

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²DBL.QN
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    Novotel Karlsruhe City

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    8 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

    Room amenities

    • 220V power supply
    • Cot on demand
    • Wi-fi
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Satellite TV
    • Desk

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE INNERDOUBLE • INNERDBL.IN

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    DOUBLE INNER

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    INNER

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    Room code: DBL.IN

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Novotel Karlsruhe City

9.0
Excellent
988 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Value
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Eitan
An excellent hotel in a great location. Stuff was very helpful, allowing late check out. Breakfast was very tasty with large variety of food. Highly recommend!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Jay
Just a nice stay in a good location. Does exactly what it says it does
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
Alexandra
I stayed at Novotel for 3 weeks whilst I was working in Karlsruhe. It's very well located near the theatre, the shopping mall and easy to walk into the town. The hotel is very clean and staff very helpful. It's a corporate style hotel, so very clean and functional.
I don't think this would be relevant if one is there for a short stay, but for the longer 3 week stay it became difficult as the housekeeping time window is any time up to 3pm, so trying to plan my day around being out of the room for house keeping, was difficult and unpredictable. And their consistency on what they refilled (tissues, bathroom supplies, minibar, coffee etc) and clean sheets was also not consistent and I had to ask for things various times over the three weeks, that I felt should have been automatically attended to every day.
However this is a small point as overall it's a very reliable and excellent hotel. And highest praise for how quiet it was!!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Rolf Martin
Lovely room, great location and very helpful
Staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Lau
Breakfast great!
Staff very friendly and service was excellent!
Clean room with air conditioning.
4/10
Poor
22 Jan 2026
Dror
Acoustics is terrible 😔 .
You can hear any step someone is taking from the above or from side rooms .
Rooms cannot be heated which is something you should not expect from such hotel.
Bottom line I had a rough night and will not choose it again with comperable other options
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
Yosef
It was very very good and Novotel in Cardway and we make one more reservation because it was wonderful
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
HARDEEP
The room was good and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The facility is very clean and well kept.
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2025
Cameron

Wonderful hotel

Excellent hotel, one of the best I’ve stayed at. Breakfast was superb
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Vita
Wonderful staff! Clean rooms!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Zhifeng
Short but pleasant 2 night stay. Hotel room is clean and staff are friendly. Minibar is included. But the free internet service was a bit slow.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2025
Philip
Very clean and spacious
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2025
Torsten
It’s a good Novotel with quite nice rooms, although the gym and sauna are quite poor/dated and the staff could be a bit more attentive. Overall nothing to complain about but also nothing to praise
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Gustav

Convenient hotel next to the metro

Great hotel, 15 minute walk into the shopping area. Right next to the metro station.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Penny
Wow. Great place to stay. Loved everything. Good location and very helpful staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2024
Steven
The room and the property are very good. The room is comfortable and clean. The bathroom is modern and has a nice shower. Wifi is consistent with high bandwidth. There is a restaurant and bar next to the lobby. Food quality and service are hnhoffa. The hotel is directly across from the subway and just a few stops away from the Hauptbahnhoff.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2023
Jonathan
A typical Novotel. Nothing special but clean as you would expect.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2023
Verified traveler
The air condition did not work properly
Business
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2022
Parham
Gym is closed FYI
Business
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2022
Aidan
Great location, lovely town, nice hotel.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jan 2022
Heinz
-Angestellte sind sehr freundlich
-Hotel wird umgebaut daher wären der Fitnessbereich und die Sauna geschlossen
- Frühstück war gut aber nicht speziell für ein 4 Sterne Hotel
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2021
Jabor
We just visit this hotel a stop destination after long driving. It was good to chose Karlsruhe and this hotel. It is located in very good distance from city centre and easy access to the rail station and buses.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2021
Tania
One night I got so drunk that I feel asleep in front of the bench that’s right outside the elevator doors of the 4th floor. I was in my underwear and had to go down to the lobby to get a card. The front desk guy didn’t make it awkward and didn’t laugh at me or freak out.

Would definitely stay here again since the beds are comfortable and the bench wasn’t a bad place to sleep either.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Good hotel
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
09 Feb 2020
Verified traveler

Warm and noisy

Modern hotel in a convenient location to the center of town and train station. However our room was very warm and the only way to cool it off was to open the windows. Unfortunately our room faced the street so lots of street noise disrupted our sleep.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2019
Papapit
Best place in the city center of Karlsruhe. Very nice hotel.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
06 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
On arrival I wanted to upgrade my room and was told NO because I had booked via you. I wanted to entertain guests and put bar and restaurant charges on my room, avoiding cash transactions putting pressure on my guests. I was told NO as I had paid for the room in advance. Unhelpful and unfriendly.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2019
Jalal

Great place in Karlsruhe

Short stay. Very convenient, comfortable and clean hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Hotel staff was really helpful. Have enjoyed my stay at the hotel
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2019
Iain

Great hotel.

Great hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean room, quite area. Minor issues of temperature in gym being high and water cooler in gym needed replenishing.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Very clean, new, modern, spacious efficient rooms,very well apponited
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2019
Verified traveler
The location of the Hotel is prime. Although the trams pass right by, I could walk to most of the places I needed to get to including from and back to the Bahnoft. The room and bath were spacious and clean. I asked for and got a single Queen Bed, not those puny mattresses they press together and separate as you lie on them giving an ineffective sleeping experience. There was a safety deposit box in the room and I was also pleased with the provision to make a cup of coffee. I didn't have problems with the internet. The hotel's greatest assets are its front desk staff who were very helpful, professional and pleasant. I was however a bit surprised that there was no iron in the room. Also, like most hotels these days, the duvet/cover was not wide or long enough. I simply cannot understand why the \"traditional\" covers which are wide and long enough for both single and double use are not provided any more! Also, on my first morning, the cleaning lady knocked on my door persistently at quite an early hour, opened my door and walked into the room. Although she could see clearly that I was still sleeping and I indicated that she should come back later, she insisted that she should do the cleaning. She really was not pleasant at all and I have to say that I became quite annoyed at this intrusion of my privacy and interruption of my rest.I did not opt for the Hotel's breakfast as there are several eating places nearby with excellent choices at less than half the cost.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2019
Payman

Best hotel in Karlsruhe

The rooms are very modern and clean. Internet is fast and reliable. It is also walking distance to the main train station and the palace as well as shopping.
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2019
Verified traveler
This was a good clean place to stay. Easily accessible for our route of travel.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2019
Wojciech
Great location, nice and clean hotel. Very good breakfast.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2019
Verified traveler

Friendly staffs and nice location

Staffs are friendly, they warmly welcomed us.
The room was clean and big enough for family. Since staff set up crib for our baby, baby could play the inside safely and sleep.
The hotel location is also good. Walkable to Karlsruhe Palace and Marktplatz area, nice to go for shopping and eat.
We could enjoy the stay.
Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2019
Verified traveler

Pleasant and clean

Pleasant hotel for 1-night business stay. I've stayed here before and it fits the bill for business travel.
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2019
Heidi

The best hotel in Karlsruhe.

I had a very nice stay at the Novotel. It is by far the best hotel in Karlsruhe. The bedding was very comfortable and the rooms were spacious. The bathtubs are especially delightful. There was one day where my room didn’t get cleaned, and when I called down to the front desk to tell them, they offered me a free breakfast the next morning to compensate. It was a lovely gesture. Only real downside of the hotel is that you must pay for good WiFi. They have free WiFi but it is not good for streaming.
6/10
Pleasant
12 Nov 2018
Mau
I was placed in a room facing the street. It was very loud and the window did not seem to block out the noises. The curtains did not fully cover the windows and could see light.

The tv only had two English stations. The room was hot and couldn’t get cooler without opening the windows, which just made the street noise louder.

Finally, the free WiFi was incredibly slow and limited. Unless you pay extra nothing can really be used on it.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2018
Verified traveler

Very nice hotel

We stayed for two nights. The staff was very friendly, the hotel room big, clean and comfortable. We didn't have breakfast so I can't say anything about that. We had a drink at the bar though. The selection was nice as was the barkeeper. The hotel is nicely located close to a tram stop, neither far from the train station nor from the main sights. All in all, we were very happy with this hotel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2018
Chii
Clean rooms and great location. ! Walking distance to the city Centre . Very nice staff.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2018
M

Nice hotel with friendly staff

Nice facilities, friendly staff, great breakfast. There were 2 types of sauna and my room was spacious.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2018
Mike
Excellent location to visit Karlsruhe!

Very friendly and helpful staff and management!
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2018
Derrick

Modern well-situated hotel

The staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was light and comfortable, and breakfast was good. The underground car park was easy to find and use.
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2018
Verified traveler
Well appointed modern hotel, offers great value for money.
8/10
Excellent
28 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Nice clean hotel

The staff were awesome. Very friendly and helpful.
The hotel is close to nice restaurants.

Enjoyed my stay :)
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2018
Miriam

Bland business hotel

This hotel is for mostly for business people, so fulfils it’s purpose very well.

However, the desk staff are very young, and if a guest needs a doctor etc. they are useless. Local advice is few and far between. I prefer a more personal hotel with some character.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2018
Theresa
Great experience. The staff helped with scanning documents for me. Clean quiet rooms, comfy beds.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Close to the Station and the city centre

I find this a great hotel in a good location with easy access to the city, KIT and rail station, which is within easy walking distance.
Great staff.
Now that the major roadworks to bury the trams is nearing completion the surrounds are also easier to navigate.
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2017
daniel

Terrific Hotel

We're pleasantly surprised how upscale the hotel turned out.

The modern room design was simple and very smart and tasteful. It was very spacious and comfortable. The hotel seems fairly new with excellent attached parking garage underground and easy access for checking in and out.

Breakfast was definitely well worth the stay with lots of good food and selections.

Hotel worth a second stay for sure!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2017
Rob

Excellent hotel near convention center

A business hotel with spacious and modern rooms. Clean, quite and convenient.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2017
Hani
Comfortable. Quiet. Breakfast was good.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2017
Minrik

Clean, Quiet, and Super-Friendly Weekend Getaway

We loved staying at this hotel, and highly recommend it. The staff was always cheerful, friendly and always helpful. The room was very quiet, comfortable and clean, and lighting was great. Parking was also very convenient, as it was on the lower level. They even have airport-style luggage carts (came in so handy), which was the first we've seen since living in Germany - it was our first good impression of the hotel before even arriving at the lobby, followed by a wonderful, welcoming smile from the front desk staff. We would definitely stay here again, and hope to, when we return to Karlsruhe - which we loved, by the way. Thank you Novotel!
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2017
Verified traveler
Very nice staff, clean and quiet rooms, very helpful during the stay.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2016
Molly

Great location, amazing breakfast

Lovely hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Obviously oriented to business travelers, but we enjoyed the full-sized showers and Nespresso machine as leisure travelers
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2016
Prince

Nice hotel close to the city center

Novotel is conveniently located with 10min walking distance from the city center and 15 min from the main train station.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2016
Verified traveler

Nice Hotel

The hotel was nice and the rooms were bigger than any of the other ones that I have been in while traveling in Europe. The location is good as well.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2016
Francois
Close to everything, easy access to restaurants, shops, etc
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2016
yuriy

nice hotel; great breakfast

stay one night during business trip... don't have chance to enjoy hotel.. nice sauna/fitness
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2016
Verified traveler

OK

Great hotel. The room feels fresh and new but terrible lights in the bathroom. Couldn t do proper make up for new year eve...the mirror are too far or too high. No cotton swab or cotton pads, had to ask about shower cap. Looks like they try to save on small things.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2015
Cunningham

Karlsruhe, City of perpetual road works

Karl would experience very little Ruhe were he to be trying to get some sleep today. The construction of the East-West tunnel system has already managed to defy Einstein's theories on time. After 6 months they managed to be 1 year behind schedule. Work starts at 0630hrs and can be described as noisy and continual. This is good if you are paying the workers, not so good if you have paid to sleep close by. 2020 is a projected completion date.
Staff at the hotel are charming and helpful. They went out of their way to not just answer the question (are there any good beer pubs nearby?) but they also checked that their recommendations were actually open that night.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2015
Philip

Wonderful hotel, very modern

Very nice and modern place with great amenities. Centrally located. Breakfast buffet was amazing. Bar in lobby is a nice place to end the day. Underground car park is convenient but expensive. Staff was pleasant and spoke good English, but could not provide much in the way of restaurant recommendations for dinner. We ended up at a very nice (but expensive) place several blocks walking. Only downside was the subway construction on the main street outside the hotel. Highly recommend it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2015
Jongmin

Perfect

good service+condition, everything are perfect.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Deserver better than you think

The hotel is located around the city center. The zoo is just few steps away.
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2015
M.J.F

Prima hotel ook voor kinderen.

Hotel gekozen voor doorreis van vakantie. Erg gastvrij hotel en behulpzaam bij parkeerplaats, naast het hotel. Kindvriendelijk. Diner was goed verzorgt, min punt frietjes erg zout. Ontbijt eveneens erg goed.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

PERFECT for business, zero old-world charm

We were returning from holiday in Cologne, and had to stop for the night. I just pulled into a parking lot and searched for a room, and booked this one because of the reviews and value price. We were disappointed. It is PERFECT for business travelers. Underground parking, nice bar with light menu and terrace seating. But absolutely no old-world charm whatsoever. And the room was TINY, although as an \"executive room\", it did include a fancy coffee maker and free mini bar (two beers, some waters, a chocolate bar, chips, two Coca Colas, and some juice). We ordered room service for breakfast and it was served very nicely, promptly, and at a decent price. Check in and check out was a breeze.
I asked for ice at the front desk, and was directed to the bar, just a few steps away. When I told the guy that I needed just a small bit of ice for my husband's injured ankle, he held up a finger and disappeared, returning with a sealed bag of ice cubes that was absolutely perfect for the injury. Now THAT is service. I would like to give this hotel a higher rating, but opening the window to a courtyard with scaffolding on every single visible wall keeps me from being able to do so. The hotel did not appear to be full, on a Sunday night. I think we should have been offered a nicer room when I called to the front desk to inquire about the tiny size and the title \"executive\". Again, if i were traveling on business, I would absolutely choose this hotel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2015
Verified traveler
Under construction but convenient, clean and a solid business hotel. There was not any noise from the work going on. The air conditioning could work better, but otherwise it is a decent hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2015
Verified traveler

great surprise

wasn't expecting such a great hotel for such a low price!
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2015
Karl

Exellent hotel

First class hotel. 19 euro for breakfast is expensive but it was wonderful. Room had everything you'd need and the beds were amazing. Even the foldaway bed was comfy. Opening the doors is a real challenge as they are so heavy and the keys don't work properly yet but other than that I thoroughly recommend this hotel and it is centrally located next to the zoo and the tram stop. Beware of all the construction in Karlsruhe though. You can't hear it at all but you can see it!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2015
jane

Good city centre position

Access difficult due to major road works in the city but very easy walk to shops museums and palace once there.
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2015
Poh

visiting my Crazy German friends.

nice hotel and good service.. only there are construction around this town now...
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2015
Rashed

4 star

Excellent cleaning and complete calm
Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2015
Salim G.

Business trip

Nice and clean business hotel, close to Main attractions in Karlsruhe. Very noch Buffet.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2015
Jose

Well located and good price-price relation

the hotel is very confortable. Grat relation price-value. Very well located. Big Mall at walking distance. Very friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2015
David

Great business hotel

Karlsruhe was my first stop on a 12 day business trip. The Novotel stands out as one of the best hotels of the bunch. Breakfast was fabulous with lots of healthy options.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2014
Rajesh

Will definitely stay here again!!!

Nice hotel within walking distance of the marketplatz. Well connected by Tram if you need it. We had a car and were pleasantly surprised to find free parking right outside the hotel, though you might want to use the hotel parking during snow conditions. We got the first wave of heavy snow and it would be a task to clean the car in the morning if you get a lot of snow.

Hotel facilities were very clean and neat and the staff were friendly and helpful and extremely prompt... room service was delivered even before we cut the call!!!

Would definitely recommend the hotel if you are staying in Karlsruhe. Price wise it makes a lot of sense than staying in nearby more expensive locations.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2014
Steve

Excellent City Centre stay for Xmas markets

We choose this hotel due its previous reviews, and its proximity to the Christmas markets, and it did not disappoint. The welcome we received at the check in desk was excellent, and provided all the information we needed. The room was spacious and very comfortable, and the choice at breakfast was very good. The leisure facilities at the hotel were also excellent, and we made use of the Sauna and steam room.
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2014
Phil

Great location in the center of the city.

Was there on combined business and pleasure. Arrived in Karlsruhe at the train station which is only 1/2 mile away. Attended a conference at the convention center next door and visited many restaurants and shops a short distance way. Spent four nights at this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

Lovely Hotel, helpful staff

Lovely hotel and staff spoke English and very helpful. We had breakfast included in our package and had amazing choice to eat. The only downside Karlsruhe is having major roadworks in and around the city, so getting to the a Hotel proved challenging. But this did not stop my enjoyment of the Hotel and surrounding area.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2014
Verified traveler

Good location and nice and clean

Great location with a short walk into Karlsruhe which had a good selection of shops and restaurants. Nice clean hotel with a good breakfast. Only one downside - the car parking is additional but it is a safe underground parking area.
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2014
ktl
Nice hotel and helpful staff. Let down by the baby bed provided! It was completely missing the base which someone had tried to fix by using a blanket.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2014
Mondeo man

Enjoyable stay

This was a mid-way stopover between Austria and UK . Despite the roadworks outside we were still able to access the on-site hotel car park. Service was good including a room with walk-in shower for father-in-law who has limited mobility. All areas were tidy and clean. Whilst the B&B rate was competitive the dinner was expensive although it was very good quality. The only negative was only one lift out of the two was in service so there was extended waiting trying to get between floors.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2014
Ken C

Very nice accomodations

Very clean, well-run hotel. Service was friendly and efficient. The location is currently a bit harder to get to because of the subway construction, but that seems to be true all over the city. Anyway, it's a nice walk from the train station and from most of the main sights. I would definitely stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Excellent modern hotel

Hotel is clean and in a good position. Modern like other Novotel hotels.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Nice hotel with good location

We have stayed at this Novotel twice now and enjoy the location, friendly staff, and cleanliness and comfortable beds. We don't, however, like having to walk down to the ironing room to iron something. We were told that irons and ironing boards are not permitted in the rooms. They are at the Marriott nearby, so, it must be a Novotel restriction and not a city or other type of restriction.
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2014
Verified traveler

Nice stay

everything was good. only in the morning I could smell some smoke in my room. I believe somebody was smoking in the neighbouring room. This was unpleasant.
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2014
Ana

Very good hotel close to city centre

Very good breakfast although quite expensive. Clean room (small but with a good walk-in closet), good shower, confy bed. Kind staff. Good location.
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2014
Val

Couple

Great hotel, good location, very clean and modern.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2014
Steve

Nice hotel shame about the building site

I have stayed at the hotel a number of times previously and it is a comfortable well run hotel in a good location.The Hbf Station is nearby and the City Centre a 5 or 10 minute walk. I was shocked to arrive and find that the area in front of the hotel was filled with heavy machinery, cranes and noisy with barriers looking like the city was going to be a street circuit for cars. The management should have informed people who wanted to book at the hotel that major engineering works on the tram system were being carried out. I will stay again but will check the work is complete before booking.
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2014
JT5488

Great value

Nice hotel, excellent breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2014
RP

Lovely hotel overlooking a square.

Stayed for 1 night on way to Italy, as family of three. Excellent car park, excellent location. Can easily walk in to centre of Karlsruhe which is a thriving small town with excellent shops and restaurants. Had to share bed with 3 year old but king size bed so ok, bath in room very nice. We didn't have dinner or breakfast so can't comment.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2013
Verified traveler

great hotel

a bit out of the centre.. and parking is too expensive.. but otherwise absolutely nothing to complain about.. modern, clean and good value for money... on the other hand.. apart from the schloss.. Karlsruhe is pretty dull
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2013
Karl Latham

Great Hotel

Loved it! Amazing staff, extremely helpful, large quiet well appointed modern rooms, close to main station and downtown, I look forward to my next stay at this hotel.
2/10
Poor
29 Oct 2013
Novotel

Not Good For Business

Internet in the hotel practically did not work. Front desk got in touch with the provider, but there was no change. Hotel manager did not seem so concerned. Our business trip suffered a big blow. Food at the restaurant was not great either.
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2013
RM

Good hotel in Karlsruhe

Very good location. Clean room. Great facilities. Enjoyed my stay there, I'd comeback anytime.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2013
Paul

Stop over for a night

Too much construction going in and around Karlsruhe. If I would have known about all the construction, just everywhere, I would have driven on.
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2013
Verified traveler

Excellent for congress

AC a bit noisy. Internet access too expensive.
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2013
Verified traveler

Nice but too expensive

Although the hotel is OK, I would not call it value for money. If breakfast had been included, I would not mind paying the price, but it was €19 each on top of what I would say is quite a steep price for a fairly basic hotel, although it was very clean, very efficient, very friendly, etc. etc.

Also, we had an 'executive' room, which is exactly the same as a normal room, but more expensive. For this I would expect free Internet access, but of course this is not the case.
6/10
Pleasant
23 May 2013
Verified traveler

German manners

We had a good experience until the checkout, when we were literally ignored by the receptionist, which saw us waiting but chose to serve another patron - which appeared to be German - who cut in. We didn't mind so much the other patron's rudeness, as we did the lack of etiquette of the Novotel employee.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2013
Verified traveler

comfortable

Gorgeous hotel, clean room, very satisfied stay.

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Novotel Karlsruhe City
Festplatz 2, Karlsruhe, Germany

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