Budget Hostels from

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for exploring. We’ve heard good things about the zoo and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones get the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: Gaestehaus Kaiserpassage - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Europaplatz Postgalerie Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace, as well as laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof - 2-minute walk from Karlsruhe (KJR-Karlsruhe Train Station) for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find TVs and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Karlsruhe is 738 mm.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Karlsruhe. Get out into nature with places such as Rhine, Botanical Garden and Turmberg Terrace. Cultural attractions include Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater), Karlsruhe Palace and ZKM. Visit landmarks such as Prince Max Palace, Ettlingen Palace and Schloss Bruchsal.

Keep this information about transit options in Karlsruhe in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark), located 21.3 mi (34.2 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Mannheim (MHG), which is 32.9 mi (52.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Ettlinger Tor U-Bahn, Ettlinger Tor Tram Stop and Marktplatz (Kaiserstraße U) Tram Stop. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Marktplatz (Pyramide U) Station, Europaplatz Postgalerie Station or Tivoli Station.