Hotel Maurer

Stayed here for a quick overnight trip, and I did not want to pay a lot of money. If you book this hotel and wonder why you are getting a 100 euro room for only 50 euros, well ... you're not! You get what you pay for, and this place was probably about right for 50 euros. Very small parking lot - I went out for dinner and there was nothing left when I returned, so I had to find street parking a couple blocks away. Annoying, but not a huge deal. Room was a bit grungy, and there was hair on my pillow (yuck!). I have stayed in some dives, and this place was not terrible, but I wouldn't want to stay here long or visit with my family. Anyway, it worked for a short visit and was cheap. Wifi was good. And importantly, the front desk personnel were very nice.

Reception and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Found a great bakery shop around the corner that was well over 100 years old run by same family for many generations. Going to the main city was easy on the rail that is located just outside the hotel just 50m away. City of Karlsruhe was fantastic to see.