Berlin is Germany's vibrant capital and largest city, renowned for its turbulent history, world-class museums, state-of-the-art art scene, and legendary nightlife. From the remnants of the Berlin Wall to the grandeur of the Brandenburg Gate, the city seamlessly blends its complex past with an innovative, forward-looking spirit. Berlin stands as one of Europe's most culturally rich and diverse metropolises.
Local currency: Euro (EUR).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Berlin.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- €20-30
- Budget
- €50-80
- Midrange
- €80-150
- Luxury
- €250+
Food
- Street
- €3-7
- Local
- €10-15
- Midrange
- €20-35
- Fine
- €60+
Transport
- Bus
- €2.90 single / €8.60 day pass
- Taxi
- €4 base + €2/km
- Airport
- €4 by train / €50 by taxi
- Daytrip
- €15-30 by train
Activities
- Museum
- €10-18
- Sites
- €5-15
- Tour
- €15-30
- Excursion
- €30-60
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Berlin costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
€350 for 7 days
Midrange traveller
€840 for 7 days
Luxury traveller
€2450+ for 7 days
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Buy the Berlin WelcomeCard (€29.90/48h) for unlimited transport + museum discounts
Visit national museums (Staatliche Museen) on Thursdays after 6pm - discounted entry
Many Berlin galleries have free admission days
Cook your own meals - Berlin has excellent supermarkets
Use U-Bahn and S-Bahn rather than taxis
Book accommodation in Neukölln or Friedrichshain - cheaper than Mitte
Visit markets for cheap fresh food - Markthalle Neun, Maybachufer market
Get the €29 Deutschlandticket for unlimited regional transport
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
East Side Gallery
1.3km stretch of the Berlin Wall with murals, free to view
Tempelhof Field
Former airport converted to massive public park, free entry
Tiergarten
Berlin's central park, 210 hectares of green space
Mauerpark Flea Market
Famous Sunday flea market in Prenzlauer Berg
Topography of Terror
Outdoor museum on former Gestapo/SS headquarters, free entry
Holocaust Memorial
Memorial to Murdered Jews of Europe, free to visit
Berlin Wall Memorial
Open-air memorial on Bernauer Straße, free entry
Reichstag Dome
Free to visit with advance online reservation
Charlottenburg Palace Gardens
Free access to the formal gardens
Treptower Park
Beautiful park with Soviet War Memorial, free