Dog-Friendly Hotels at BER Airport
Last checked: August 2026
Staying at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) with a dog is straightforward: 9 of the 10 hotels we checked accept dogs, with typical fees of about 15–25 € per pet per night. The only exception is Premier Inn Berlin Airport, which admits assistance dogs only. There is also a lesser-known bonus for noise-sensitive dogs: on New Year’s Eve, an airport hotel becomes a quiet refuge, because fireworks are banned at the airport and the hotels’ soundproof windows keep out distant noise as well.
Key takeaways
- 9 of 10 BER hotels accept dogs, typically for about 15–25 € per night; Premier Inn admits assistance dogs only.
- On New Year’s Eve, the fireworks ban at the airport plus soundproof windows make for a comparatively quiet night; book early for 31 December.
- Policies change: always confirm the pet policy and fee directly with the hotel before booking.
- Register your dog with the reservation and do not leave it alone in the room.
Which BER hotels accept dogs?
| Hotel | Dogs allowed | Fee per night |
|---|---|---|
| Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin | Yes, on request | Fee applies, ask the hotel |
| IntercityHotel BER Terminal 1+2 | Yes, 1 dog per room | approx. 15 € |
| IntercityHotel Area North | Yes | approx. 15 € |
| Moxy Berlin Airport | Yes, 1 dog up to approx. 15 kg | approx. 25 € |
| Holiday Inn Berlin Airport | Yes | approx. 25 € |
| MEININGER Hotel Berlin Airport | Yes, private rooms only | 15 € |
| LOGINN Hotel Berlin Airport | Yes, on request | approx. 15 € |
| B&B Hotel Berlin-Airport | Yes | surcharge, varies by hotel |
| ibis budget Berlin Airport | Yes, on request | approx. 25 € |
| Premier Inn Berlin Airport | No, assistance dogs only | n/a |
The details vary from hotel to hotel: at the MEININGER Hotel Berlin Airport, dogs are only allowed in private rooms, not in dorms, and must be registered in advance. The Moxy Berlin Airport accepts one dog per room up to around 15 kg. At the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin and the B&B Hotel Berlin-Airport, dogs are welcome; ask the hotel directly for the exact fee. Important: pet policies change regularly. Confirm the policy and fee directly with the hotel before booking, and register your dog with the reservation.
New Year’s Eve with a dog: the airport hotel as a refuge
For noise-sensitive dogs, New Year’s Eve is often the worst night of the year. At the airport, things are different: for aviation safety reasons, fireworks are prohibited on airport grounds, and setting off firecrackers is not permitted in the surrounding area either. Add a side effect of the location: because of aircraft noise, the hotels at BER are fitted with soundproof windows, for example the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin right at the terminal or the B&B Hotel Berlin-Airport. Together, this makes the night far quieter than in any residential area.
That the concept works is documented in a detailed account by photographer Ralph Kühnl, who spent New Year’s Eve with his noise-sensitive dog at the Moxy Berlin Airport: the dog still noticed distant noise, but the night was much calmer than at home, and his conclusion was to book early again the following year. That is the key practical takeaway: the idea has spread among dog owners, so book as early as possible for 31 December, ideally several weeks to months in advance. Do not expect complete silence either; very sensitive dogs may still register faraway firecrackers.
Practical tips for a hotel night with your dog
- Register your dog when booking; many hotels explicitly require this.
- Do not leave your dog alone in the room; most hotels do not allow it.
- Dogs are often not permitted in breakfast rooms; plan your breakfast accordingly.
- Inside the terminal, dogs are allowed in publicly accessible areas as long as they are leashed or secured in a carrier.
For planning the rest of your stay, see our other guides: if you have an early departure, the Early Flight guide offers a timeline and suitable hotels. Travelers arriving by car can combine the night with a package from the Park Sleep & Fly guide, since most dogs travel more calmly in the family car than on trains or buses. How to get from the terminal to the hotels by S-Bahn, bus, or taxi is covered in the Getting There guide. And if you are considering spending the night inside the building: with a dog, that is not a comfortable option, as our Sleeping in the Terminal guide explains.
Frequently asked questions on this topic
Do I need to register my dog in advance for a hotel at BER?
Yes, it is best to register your dog when booking, as many BER hotels explicitly require it. One dog per room is typical, for a fee of about 15–25 € per night; at the MEININGER Hotel Berlin Airport dogs are allowed in private rooms only and must be registered in advance. The exception is the Premier Inn Berlin Airport, which admits assistance dogs only. Confirm the policy and fee directly with the hotel before booking.
Which hotel at BER is suitable for anxious dogs on New Year's Eve?
A hotel right at Berlin Airport BER works well because fireworks are banned on the airport grounds and, within about 1.5 km of the airfield, ordinary consumer fireworks (category 2) are prohibited year-round. On top of that, the hotels have soundproof windows because of aircraft noise, so the night is far quieter than in a residential area. Do not expect complete silence, though, as very sensitive dogs may still notice distant firecrackers. Book early for 31 December, since these nights are in high demand.
Can I take my dog into the terminal at BER?
Yes, dogs are allowed in the publicly accessible areas of the terminal, and the airport requires them to be secured on a leash, in a carrier, or otherwise appropriately. Whether your dog may travel in the aircraft cabin depends on its size and weight and the airline; small dogs usually travel in a carrier in the cabin, larger ones in the heated hold. Clarify the conditions with your airline before the flight.