Overnight Tax Berlin 2026 — rates, exemptions, calculation
How much is the Overnight Tax (visitor / accommodation tax) in Berlin? This page shows the current rate, who is exempt and how the amount is calculated — with a free calculator to try right away. City-Tax 7,5 % vom Netto-Logispreis ohne Frühstück. Seit 01.04.2024 auch beruflich veranlasste Übernachtungen steuerpflichtig; die 21-Nächte-Obergrenze ist seit 01.01.2025 abgeschafft.
Calculate the visitor tax in Berlin
Required because this municipality charges the tax as a percentage of the room price.
Result
14,02 €
City tax for 2 nights in Berlin (2 people)
That is 3,51 € per person and night.
Übernachtungsteuer (7,5 % vom Netto ohne Frühstück) 23.06.2026–25.06.2026
1 × 14,02 € · Pauschal
14,02 €
Rate from the zimrly tax library. No guarantee — please verify against the current bylaw.
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Note: the calculated values are non-binding estimates without guarantee and do not replace legal advice. The current statute of the respective municipality always applies.
Worked example
Example for Berlin: 2 adults and 1 child (age 10), 3 nights. Assumed lodging price: 120,00 € per night.
Übernachtungsteuer (7,5 % vom Netto ohne Frühstück) 15.07.2026–18.07.2026
1 × 25,23 € · Pauschal
25,23 €
Source: zimrly tax library (continuously maintained). Without guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about the visitor tax in Berlin
How much is the Overnight Tax in Berlin?
Overnight Tax: 7,5% of net lodging price.
Is the Overnight Tax waived for business trips?
No — in Berlin professionally motivated stays are also liable. There is no general business-trip exemption here.
Who collects the Overnight Tax in Berlin?
Accommodation providers collect the Overnight Tax together with the stay and pass it on to the municipality. On the guest invoice it is shown as a separate item without VAT.
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