Public toilets in Berlin: where to find them and how much they cost

Yes, there are public toilets all over Berlin, but they are mostly paid: expect 50 cents in the automatic street cabins, the "Berliner Toiletten". According to the city, Berlin offers about 470 toilets to the public (July 2026 figure), more than 300 of them run by the company Wall. Some are free, notably the cabins fitted with a free urinal. This guide shows where to find them, how to pay, which free alternatives exist (cafés, museums, shopping centres) and what to know about accessibility. Information checked in October 2026 on berlin.de.

The automatic street cabins

Berlin Central Station

These are the modular cabins you pass on squares, near metro stations and in parks.

Price: 50 cents for a cabin without a urinal. Sites with a free urinal are free for everyone, according to the city (107 of 278 cabins).
Payment: coins, and digital payment through the dedicated app; keep small change.
Finding a cabin: the "Berliner Toilette" app and the interactive map in Berlin's geoportal show all listed toilets, with directions.

Free alternatives

Cafés and restaurants: the "Nette Toilette" programme brings together partner businesses that let anyone in without buying anything, recognisable by a sticker in the window. Most owners still expect you to be a customer.
Museums and stations: museums have free toilets for their visitors, often before the ticket desk; large stations such as the central station have paid toilets.
Shopping centres and department stores: the KaDeWe and Bikini Berlin have toilets inside; check on the spot (free access is not confirmed by official sites).
Parks: the Tiergarten and other large parks have facilities, sometimes closed out of season.