Is the City Tax of the City of Cologne (bed tax) included in the daily price?

If not specifically indicated in our offer, the overall price of your reservation does not include a City Tax (bed tax). For sojourns of 2 months or shorter the City of Cologne imposes a fee of 5% on the total amount for lodging (including VAT).
We refer to: Stadt Köln – Übernachtungssteuer (City of Cologne – City Tax).

I’m on a business trip. Must I still pay the City Tax ?

Yes, from July 2024, business travelers will no longer be exempt from the culture tax.

Where can I find information on the City Tax (bed tax) of the City of Cologne?

The City of Cologne website provides all necessary information at Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) about the Cologne City Tax

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