Berlin Photo Booth
Tour
Berlin's photo booth culture is legendary. From gritty Kreuzberg clubs to trendy Mitte cafes, discover the city's most authentic analog photo spots on a walking tour through the German capital.
How many analog photo booths are in Berlin?
Booth Beacon currently lists 91 analog photo booths in Berlin, 91 of them verified active. They cluster in Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and Mitte, with more machines in Neukölln and Prenzlauer Berg. A session typically costs $3 to $8 and produces a strip of four photochemical prints developed inside the machine. The tour below maps every booth with its venue, neighborhood, and operational status.
By Jascha Kaykas-Wolff, Founder & Curator · Last updated 2026-09-02
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Explore all 91 photo booths across Berlin. Open in Google Maps to save your custom tour and navigate with turn-by-turn directions.
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Berlin's Photo Booth Culture
Berlin has one of the densest concentrations of analog photo booths in the world. The city's thriving underground culture, combined with a deep appreciation for analog art forms, has made photo booths a beloved fixture of bars, clubs, and community spaces.
Berlin's Photoautomat machines are iconic — coin-operated, black-and-white strip booths found on street corners across the city. Many have been in place for decades, weathering reunification and gentrification. Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain have the highest density, but Neukölln and Prenzlauer Berg are catching up as new venues install vintage machines.
Neighborhood Guide
Berlin's photo booths are spread across several neighborhoods, each with its own character:
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Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart
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Photo Booth at U-Bahn Warschauer Straße
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Photo-Me Model 9
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many analog photo booths are there in Berlin?
91 analog booths in Berlin on Booth Beacon right now, 91 of them confirmed working the last time we or a visitor checked. New ones get added as they're found and dead ones get marked, so the number moves.
How much does a photo booth strip cost in Berlin?
€2 to €10 for a strip of four, based on the booths listed here. 2 booths are free. That's from the 25 listings with a confirmed price; the rest post it on the machine.
Do the photo booths in Berlin take cards, or is it cash only?
Assume coins. We haven't confirmed a card reader on any booth in Berlin yet — these machines are coin-op by design, and the few that have been retrofitted with tap-to-pay are the exception. If you find one, tell us on its booth page.
Are the photo booths in Berlin black-and-white or colour?
42 black-and-white, and 49 we haven't confirmed. All of them are real film developed inside the machine — no digital prints on this site.
Which part of Berlin has the most photo booths?
Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain and Mitte have the most listings. Each neighbourhood link below shows the booths in it with a map.
What kind of photo booth machines are in Berlin?
9× Photokabine, 3× Photo-Me, 2× Photomaton and a few others. The booth pages say which machine each one is, where we know.
Do I need to book a photo booth in Berlin?
No. These are coin-op booths inside shops, bars, stations and markets — you walk up and use them whenever the venue is open. None of the booths listed here are hire services.
How up to date is the list of photo booths in Berlin?
91 of the 91 listings were checked in the last year; the most recent was Sep 2, 2026. Each booth page shows its own date. If you've been more recently, mark it visited — that's how the list stays honest.
What if a photo booth in Berlin is out of order when I get there?
It happens with machines this old. Each booth page lists the nearest alternatives, and a quick "Report an issue" from you flags it for the next person.
I know an analog booth in Berlin that isn't listed — how do I add it?
Use "Submit a booth" and give us the venue, the street address and, if you can, a photo of the machine. We check every submission before it goes live.
Local Tips
- •Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain have the highest concentration of working analog machines
- •Many booths are outdoor Photoautomat machines — bring coins (most take €2)
- •Photo booths in bars are generally accessible during evening hours only
- •The U-Bahn connects all major booth neighborhoods — get a day pass
- •Black-and-white strips are the Berlin signature — embrace the aesthetic
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