Astoria, KarlsruheAstoria in Karlsruhe, Germany has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 38 of 40 hotels we score in Karlsruhe. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 1.9. Rooms from about $62 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Astoria is a family-run, smoke-free establishment situated on Mathystr. in the centre of Karlsruhe. The hotel provides 35 rooms featuring minibars, safes, and flat-screen cable televisions. Guests can access complimentary WiFi and daily newspapers, with a continental breakfast served on-site. The property is suitable for families and allows pets. Its location provides easy walking access to the Federal Court of Justice, Karlsruhe Palace, and the Stadtmuseum. While the central position is convenient for sightseeing, the rooms are relatively small and there is no air conditioning provided.What stands out

Central city location

Family-owned service

Pets are welcome

Continental breakfast included

Watch out for

No air conditioning

Small room sizes

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