Daily costs per person in euros. Berlin is one of Western Europe's cheapest capitals — street food, free memorials, and Späti beer culture make it incredibly accessible.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: EUR (Euro) (1 USD ≈ 0.92 EUR)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €15–35 | €55–110 | €140+ | Hostels → boutique hotels → design hotels |
| Food | €10–18 | €22–40 | €55+ | Street food & markets → restaurants → fine dining |
| Transport | €5–9 | €10–18 | €25+ | Day ticket & walking → taxis → private transfers |
| Activities | €0–8 | €12–25 | €40+ | Free memorials & parks → museums → guided tours |
| Drinks | €3–8 | €10–18 | €25+ | Spätis & beer gardens → bars → cocktail bars |
| Daily Total | €33–78 | €109–211 | €285+ | $36–85 → $118–229 → $310+ |
Money-saving tips
Free museums & memorials
The Reichstag dome, Topography of Terror, Berlin Wall Memorial, Holocaust Memorial, East Side Gallery, Haus Schwarzenberg, and most churches are free. Many museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month.
Cheap street food
Döner kebab: €5–7. Currywurst: €3–4. Vietnamese (Kreuzberg/Mitte): €7–9. Turkish breakfast in Neukölln: €8–10. Spätis sell beer for €1–2 — grab one and sit on the Spree riverbank.
BVG transport
Day ticket AB zone: €8.80. 7-day ticket: €36.50. Single ride: €3.20. Berlin is huge — you need the public transport. The AB zone covers nearly everything tourists need.
Späti culture
Spätis (late-night kiosks) sell beer for €1–2. Sitting outside a Späti with a beer is an authentic Berlin social experience — free seating, free conversation, and the cheapest night out in the city.
Free parks & culture
Tempelhofer Feld, Tiergarten, Mauerpark, Viktoriapark, and the Spree riverside are all free. Summer brings free outdoor cinema, concerts, and festivals in parks across the city.
Club culture
Many clubs have €5–15 entry including Berghain. Pre-game at Spätis (beer €1.50) and arrive after midnight. No photos allowed inside clubs. Wear dark, comfortable clothing. Check Resident Advisor for events.
