Located near a train station, Zi Hotel & Lounge is a great choice for a stay in Karlsruhe. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop is steps away and Ettlinger Tor U-Bahn is 9 minutes.
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark) - 28 min drive
Stuttgart Airport (STR) - 47 min drive
Europaplatz Postgalerie Station - 8 min walk
Marktplatz (Pyramide U) Station - 12 min walk
Karlsruhe Central Station - 17 min walk
Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop - 1 min walk
Ettlinger Tor U-Bahn - 9 min walk
Ettlinger Tor Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Trattoria Da Giovanni - 4 min walk
The Last Meal BBQ - 5 min walk
Restaurant Heilige Sophie - 5 min walk
Stövchen - 5 min walk
Santo's Cocktail Bar - 5 min walk
About this property
Zi Hotel & Lounge
Located near a train station, Zi Hotel & Lounge is a great choice for a stay in Karlsruhe. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop is steps away and Ettlinger Tor U-Bahn is 9 minutes.
At a glance
Hotel size
55 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Zi Hotel, Karlstrasse 46]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 15.00 per day)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Weekly housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 15.00 per day
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Zi Hotel
Zi Hotel Karlsruhe
Zi Karlsruhe
Zi Hotel Lounge Karlsruhe
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Zi Lounge Karlsruhe
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Zi Hotel & Lounge Hotel
Zi Hotel & Lounge Karlsruhe
Zi Hotel & Lounge Hotel Karlsruhe
Frequently asked questions
Does Zi Hotel & Lounge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Zi Hotel & Lounge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Zi Hotel & Lounge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Zi Hotel & Lounge?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zi Hotel & Lounge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-out is available.
What's the area around Zi Hotel & Lounge like?
Zi Hotel & Lounge is a short 1-minute walk from Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Karlsruhe Zoo.
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Reviews
Zi Hotel & Lounge Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2026
A good choice for a short stay. Adequate rooms and nearby shopping and bars, restaurants etc. a short walk to the city centre. I would book again
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2026
Super clean, amazing staff
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8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2024
The stay was good and room was clean. I would suggest to add hangers in the bathroom to hang clothes or towel after shower.
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6/10 Good
Apr 3, 2026
The staff at the Hotel Zi are very compassionate and very kind; they do their best with what they can, as far as resources, the property, and managing the behavior of numerous guests and unpredictable issues. That said, there are small carpet stains and damage to the walls which require paint and some work along the baseboards. Though it was a non-smoking room, from the moment I stepped off the elevator and began walking toward the room, it smelled as if I were walking through a smoke filled hall to get to the room and it was like this each day I was present; the odor was quite offensive. Upon check in, for which I am grateful staff was very, very friendly about allowing early on a Saturday at 2pm, I learned the TV was not connecting to any services. They tried to switch my room, however the same problem existed in the other room, too. The hotel was unable to resolve the issue until mid-morning Monday, and also shared that there had been other guests who reported the same connectivity issue. Finally, I tried the buffet style breakfast one morning and it was completely cold and the toaster was not functioning, either. The front desk manager later explained that the person in the kitchen is new and may have forgotten to press the buttons to keep the food (eggs and sausage) warm or to plug in the toaster.
Finally, there was also a guest who played music so loudly it echoed from his room and down the hall and through the walls. Soundproof? Not so much.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2023
Nice location, good price and friendly staff members
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2023
Really enjoyed my stay. Big room, cool lights - breakfast was good
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2023
Clean and central
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2023
Everything was perfect
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2023
Wonderful and friendly staff who upgraded our room. The only downside was the lack of air conditioning.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2022
Super nettes Personal!
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6/10 Good
Jul 23, 2024
It was okay
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8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2023
Super
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2/10 Poor
Aug 30, 2025
Don’t recommend
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4/10 Fair
Sep 16, 2023
they gave us a dirty room with bad smell ...then they gave us another better rooms.
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8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2023
Do not get the economy rooms
This hotel is Jeckyll and Hyde. If you get a room on the side with the trams, it's awful (see other reviews), if you get a room on the other side, it's totally fine, 4* review, not an issue.
I would recommend paying more for the better rooms and finding somewhere else if you want to spend less money.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2022
No daily housekeeping
Hotel people does not change towels daily if you stay for long
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6/10 Good
Oct 11, 2022
The internet was really really bad, also we heard a lot of noise arround from the bar.
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4/10 Fair
Aug 13, 2023
Horrible experience that we had so far. Not any responsible person at the front desk after evening. They just hanged a number behind the glass door for emergency call that I called them several times but no one took the phone. The room was so hot and smelling like mold is growing because of bad ventilation and moisture. I found some beetles in the last 2 days in the bathroom but no one took the phone to come over for cleaning. There is not any phone in the room to connect to front desk and you need to use your personal phone to reach out to them. The breakfast was supposed to start and 6:30 am but everyday start with delay and first day not serving either without any notice or heads-up email.
The bathroom vanity plumbing was leaking and all around the bathroom floor was wet and smelled so bad.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2026
Im grossen und ganzen ok. Etwas in die Jahre gekommen
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2026
Jag är väldigt nöjd med min vistelse på hotellet och tycker att allt fungerade väldigt bra. Hotellet hade ett bra läge och låg nära till allt, vilket gjorde det väldigt smidigt under vistelsen. Personalen var dessutom väldigt trevlig, hjälpsam och professionell.
Jag vill särskilt ge extra beröm till städpersonalen som gjorde ett fantastiskt jobb. Rummet rengjordes varje dag under hela veckan och var alltid rent och fräscht när man kom tillbaka. Det märktes verkligen att de arbetade hårt och tog hand om hotellet på ett bra sätt.
Sammanfattningsvis är jag mycket nöjd med både servicen, städningen och läget. Jag hade en väldigt bra vistelse och kan absolut rekommendera hotellet till andra.
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6/10 Good
Aug 29, 2026
Siamo stati una settimana. Un'esperienza nel complesso positiva
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2/10 Poor
Jul 23, 2026
Meget slidt hotel i kvarter med natåbne barer. Værelserne lugtede indeklemt og der var synlige pletter på de meget slidte gulvtæpper. Hovedpuden var elendig.
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8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2026
Frühes Check In wurde ermöglicht und auch dem Zimmerwunsch wurde entsprochen.
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2/10 Poor
Jul 5, 2026
Das Zimmer war verdreckt, das Licht funktionierte nicht. Das Wc war auch nicht sauber. Würde ich gar nicht weiterempfehlen, ist nicht zumutbar
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8/10 Very good
May 20, 2026
Merkezi ulaşım . Kahvaltı yeterli . Gece resepsiyon yok