Hostels in Karlsruhe, Germany

2 hostels available. Prices start from $18.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Karlsruhe

Youth Hostel
"…This modern hostel is well-located nearby the city’s most interesting historical and cultural sights. Its preferable location a stone’s throw away from the area’s main bars and restaurants, makes … More

Jugendherberge


Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Groups (10+ people) Older travelers (+50) Party Hostel Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…Breakfast (included) was great, a big selection with cereals, yogurts, breads and cheeses. Overall, it's a nice clean hostel, with a bit of a sterile feel to it. Oh yeah, you must be a member of … More

Hotels in Karlsruhe

Apartments in Karlsruhe

"…We will answer you as quickly as possible. We would be glad to welcome you as our guest. Please note: We have a 7 days cancellation policy We accept Cash and Credit card (Visa, … More

Hostels in Karlsruhe, Germany

2 hostels available. Prices start from $37.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Karlsruhe (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Karlsruhe.

Karlsruhe is one of those places that reminds anyone coming through of how wars sustainably ruin cities. The city was flattened during the war and what has been built since rarely pleases the eye. There is a bit of pretty here and there and a nice castle and botanical garden, but overall this probably is one of the ugliest cities you will find in southern Germany.

As it's lacking the classic old-world sights that travelers long for, it doesn't see a lot of recreational visitors. What it does have is a very renowned university and the according student life. But it is not quite thriving as much as in other cities. There are some museums that are well worth visiting such as the ZKM (center for art and media technology), which is one of a kind in Germany. Also the museum of Baden, exhibiting anything regarding local nobility, has jaw-dropping exhibits.

The question of whether this is enough to lure backpackers into Karslruhe hostels can easily be answered with a resounding no. Privately run hostels have been heard of, but apparently just can't make a living off the little backpacking traffic that frequents Karlsruhe. As the options for Karlsruhe hostels are extremely limited (and government run), what exists is quite often fully booked. This is not that surprising, as in any other city that has limited housing and sees such a massive onslaught of new university students each semester. Thus, if you want to travel to Karlsruhe in October or April, you are well advised to book way ahead or you might end up homeless with a couple of thousand of equally room-free undergraduates.

Karlsruhe might be worth as an emergency overnighter if you plan on heading into the Black Forest, to which the city is kind of the northern gate. Train connections to all parts of the country are frequent from here! Getting around in town with the tramway is also easy and affordable, as is bus transportation.

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Karlsruhe Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Karlsruhe, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 2
Average dorm price $40
Average private room price $115
Cheapest Hostel in Karlsruhe Jugendherberge with $36.5
Party hostels in Karlsruhe Jugendherberge (1 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 7.2

FAQ about Karlsruhe Hostels

We've collected the most common questions for hostels in Karlsruhe. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?

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Travel Tips for Karlsruhe - from the Community

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