Important information on accommodation tax

Please note that starting October 1st, 2014 the city of Potsdam has introduced an accommodation tax of 5% on the price of accommodation for all guests, who do not travel on business purpose. This accommodation tax is not included in the above stated room rates. Business related or professional motives of the stay are to be proven to the hotel. The credibility of a business related or profession related stay, inter alia, can be proven either by bookings made directly by the employer with direct invoicing of the accommodation costs to the employer or by providing an employer certificate or equivalent evidence in the case of self-employment. In the event this substantiation cannot be made until the time of arrival, the hotel is obliged to apply the accommodation tax accordingly.