Accommodation Tax Dortmund 2026 — rates, exemptions, calculation
How much is the Accommodation Tax (visitor / accommodation tax) in Dortmund? This page shows the current rate, who is exempt and how the amount is calculated — with a free calculator to try right away. Beherbergungsabgabe 7,5 % vom Gesamtentgelt inkl. USt (brutto). Ausschließlich beruflich bedingte Übernachtungen befreit.
Calculate the visitor tax in Dortmund
Required because this municipality charges the tax as a percentage of the room price.
Result
15,00 €
City tax for 2 nights in Dortmund (2 people)
That is 3,75 € per person and night.
Beherbergungsabgabe (7,5 % vom Brutto) 23.06.2026–25.06.2026
1 × 15,00 € · Pauschal
15,00 €
Researched orientation value — Beherbergungsabgabesatzung Stadt Dortmund, as of 2026-06. No guarantee.
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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 Dortmund: 2 adults and 1 child (age 10), 3 nights. Assumed lodging price: 120,00 € per night.
Beherbergungsabgabe (7,5 % vom Brutto) 15.07.2026–18.07.2026
1 × 27,00 € · Pauschal
27,00 €
Source: Beherbergungsabgabesatzung Stadt Dortmund · as of 2026-06. Without guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about the visitor tax in Dortmund
How much is the Accommodation Tax in Dortmund?
Accommodation Tax: 7,5% of gross lodging price.
Is the Accommodation Tax waived for business trips?
Yes — professionally motivated stays are exempt from the Accommodation Tax in Dortmund, usually with proof (employer letter or self-declaration).
Who collects the Accommodation Tax in Dortmund?
Accommodation providers collect the Accommodation 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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