Where to Stay

Pet-Friendly Places to Stay in Germany

Hotels, Airbnb, the self-catering Ferienwohnung that's a cornerstone of German travel, and campsites — plus the fees to expect at each.

Pet policy is set chain by chain and property by property — there’s no single national hotel rule.
A Ferienwohnung (self-catering apartment) is ordinary German holiday culture, not a niche booking — often lower-stress for a dog than a hotel.
Most campsites accept dogs as standard, with policy set site by site.

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5 guides · updated October 2026

Pet-Friendly Hotels in Germany
As with most of Europe, there's no single nationwide rule for German hotels — policy, fees and any size limit are set by the individual chain or property, so it's worth confirming directly.
Airbnb's Pet Policy in Germany
Set entirely by the individual host, same as anywhere else Airbnb operates — check the House Rules section and message ahead if a listing is silent on pets.
Ferienwohnung: Germany's Self-Catering Apartment Culture
A self-catering Ferienwohnung is one of the most normal ways to travel in Germany, for Germans themselves, and it tends to be the easiest booking for a dog in this whole guide.
Camping with a Dog in Germany
A long-established and extensive part of German outdoor tourism, with most campsites accepting dogs — policy, fees and lead rules are set site by site, not nationally.
Extra Fees to Expect
A flat per-stay or per-night fee is the most common structure across Germany's accommodation types, with a refundable deposit more likely only at the higher end.