Culture & Tourism Tax Hamburg 2026 — rates, exemptions, calculation
How much is the Culture & Tourism Tax (visitor / accommodation tax) in Hamburg? This page shows the current rate, who is exempt and how the amount is calculated — with a free calculator to try right away. Kultur- und Tourismustaxe gestaffelt nach Übernachtungspreis pro Person/Nacht (Sätze seit 01.01.2025 um 20 % erhöht). Minderjährige sind NICHT befreit. Geschäftsreisen mit Nachweis befreibar.
Calculate the visitor tax in Hamburg
Required because this municipality charges the tax as a percentage of the room price.
Result
4,80 €
City tax for 2 nights in Hamburg (2 people)
That is 1,20 € per person and night.
Kultur- und Tourismustaxe 23.06.2026–25.06.2026
4 × 1,20 € · Pers./Nacht
4,80 €
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 Hamburg: 2 adults and 1 child (age 10), 3 nights. Assumed lodging price: 120,00 € per night.
Kultur- und Tourismustaxe 15.07.2026–18.07.2026
9 × 1,20 € · Pers./Nacht
10,80 €
Source: zimrly tax library (continuously maintained). Without guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about the visitor tax in Hamburg
How much is the Culture & Tourism Tax in Hamburg?
Culture & Tourism Tax: tiered by lodging price.
Is the Culture & Tourism Tax waived for business trips?
Yes — professionally motivated stays are exempt from the Culture & Tourism Tax in Hamburg, usually with proof (employer letter or self-declaration).
Who collects the Culture & Tourism Tax in Hamburg?
Accommodation providers collect the Culture & Tourism 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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