Accommodation Tax Dresden 2026 — rates, exemptions, calculation
How much is the Accommodation Tax (visitor / accommodation tax) in Dresden? This page shows the current rate, who is exempt and how the amount is calculated — with a free calculator to try right away. Beherbergungssteuer 6 % vom Brutto-Logispreis (inkl. USt). Seit 01.07.2023 auch beruflich veranlasste Übernachtungen steuerpflichtig.
Calculate the visitor tax in Dresden
Required because this municipality charges the tax as a percentage of the room price.
Result
12,00 €
City tax for 2 nights in Dresden (2 people)
That is 3,00 € per person and night.
Beherbergungssteuer (6,0 % vom Brutto) 23.06.2026–25.06.2026
1 × 12,00 € · Pauschal
12,00 €
Researched orientation value — Beherbergungssteuersatzung Stadt Dresden, 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 Dresden: 2 adults and 1 child (age 10), 3 nights. Assumed lodging price: 120,00 € per night.
Beherbergungssteuer (6,0 % vom Brutto) 15.07.2026–18.07.2026
1 × 21,60 € · Pauschal
21,60 €
Source: Beherbergungssteuersatzung Stadt Dresden · as of 2026-06. Without guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about the visitor tax in Dresden
How much is the Accommodation Tax in Dresden?
Accommodation Tax: 6% of gross lodging price.
Is the Accommodation Tax waived for business trips?
No — in Dresden professionally motivated stays are also liable. There is no general business-trip exemption here.
Who collects the Accommodation Tax in Dresden?
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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