Accommodation Tax Lübeck 2026 — rates, exemptions, calculation
How much is the Accommodation Tax (visitor / accommodation tax) in Lübeck? This page shows the current rate, who is exempt and how the amount is calculated — with a free calculator to try right away. ⚠️ Lübeck erhebt derzeit (Stand 2026) keine laufende Übernachtungssteuer. Die frühere Bettensteuer (5 % vom Übernachtungspreis, 2012–2014) ist ausgesetzt; eine Wiedereinführung wird diskutiert. Orientierungswert 5 % — unbedingt gegen den aktuellen Stand der Hansestadt Lübeck prüfen.
Calculate the visitor tax in Lübeck
Required because this municipality charges the tax as a percentage of the room price.
Result
10,00 €
City tax for 2 nights in Lübeck (2 people)
That is 2,50 € per person and night.
Übernachtungssteuer (5,0 % vom Brutto) 23.06.2026–25.06.2026
1 × 10,00 € · Pauschal
10,00 €
Researched orientation value — Frühere Bettensteuer-Satzung Hansestadt Lübeck (2012–2014) + Bürgerschafts-Prüfung Wiedereinführung 2023/24, 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 Lübeck: 2 adults and 1 child (age 10), 3 nights. Assumed lodging price: 120,00 € per night.
Übernachtungssteuer (5,0 % vom Brutto) 15.07.2026–18.07.2026
1 × 18,00 € · Pauschal
18,00 €
Source: Frühere Bettensteuer-Satzung Hansestadt Lübeck (2012–2014) + Bürgerschafts-Prüfung Wiedereinführung 2023/24 · as of 2026-06. Without guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about the visitor tax in Lübeck
How much is the Accommodation Tax in Lübeck?
Accommodation Tax: 5% of gross lodging price.
Is the Accommodation Tax waived for business trips?
Yes — professionally motivated stays are exempt from the Accommodation Tax in Lübeck, usually with proof (employer letter or self-declaration).
Who collects the Accommodation Tax in Lübeck?
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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