Places where you can travel paying with Bitcoin in 2025

[d5000]

I was thinking about good options to spend Bitcoin and international travelling is a quite obvious one: You don't have to care about currency exchange (at least not that much), and in many cases you bring precious Bitcoins into circulation to places away from the main tech metropoles.

Thus I start this thread to gather a list of cities and other places where you can travel with Bitcoin. The idea is that those who want can post cities and towns, be it in their own country or in locations where they have been, or whatever, where there is some Bitcoin acceptance. And add a photo from every location so the thread becomes a bit "visual" too

The idea is to show cities, towns and resorts where you can pay for your main expenses with BTC. There should be at least accomodation (hotels, apartments ...) and places to eat (restaurants, bars, fastfood etc.) which accept Bitcoin. Places with shops and ATMs are even better. Resources to check are for example BTCmap, Coinpages, and of course search engines, ChatGPT and friends etc. Important: If you want to travel to these places spending your BTC, double check the hotels and restaurants still exist and still offer Bitcoin payment.

Let's start with:

Buenos Aires, Argentina


Credits: Public domain image

A vibrant metropolis with an immense cultural scene, and home to several Bitcoiners too. The long history of inflation and unstability has made Argentina one of the countries with most Bitcoin ownership in the Americas, and thus it's not surprising there are some hotels and restaurants you can pay with BTC. One can almost speak about a "Bitcoin district" in the city center, where you can find a Bitcoin-accepting shop in almost every block, and in total there are around 100 Bitcoin-accepting businesses. You can find restaurants, bars, Bitcoin ATMs, some few places for acommodation and shops at BTCMap here. The image shows Floralis Generica, a moving sculpture located in a big park, the perhaps most unique attraction of the city.

San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina



Credits: Fulviusbsas @ Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA license

The city of Tucumán has about a million inhabitants and lies on the foot of jungle-covered mountains called the Yungas. It's a great place to explore Northwestern Argentina and has a lot of historic buildings, close to Salta, the Rio Hondo spas and the Quilmes pre-columbian city. This is actually the only interesting place in Argentina outside of the capital Buenos Aires where I have found both accomodation and food with payment in Bitcoin. The BTCmap location is here. Tucumán has about 20 businesses accepting Bitcoin, which is quite good for a city off the beaten track!

In Argentina you can also buy some gift cards with Bitcoin at Bitrefill, for example for the Carrefour and Dia supermarkets (at least Carrefour is present in both cities and many others too) and also some restaurants. See Bitrefill Argentina.


Now it's your turn ... know a city or town where you can pay with BTC in at least one place both for food and accomodation? Post it here

[Merit.s]

Berlin in Germany

Berlin in Germany is the unofficial Bitcoin  capital of Europe because many businesses accepts bitcoin payments.
Cafes and restaurants in Kreuzberg accepts bitcoin payments. Boutique and hotels in Berlin accepts bitcoin. Germany is a crypto friendly country and support cryptocurrency.




https://www.spendo.com/blog/using-bitcoin-in-germany

[peter0425]

Now it's your turn ... know a city or town where you can pay with BTC in at least one place both for food and accomodation? Post it here

I will tell you what place you can't expect to use bitcoin in and that would be the Philippines. Do not get me wrong, I think we have a lot of bitcoiners here and we have a very solid and active community in forums such as this one but I do not think I have seen a lot of establishments here that offer to accept bitcoin. And most stores would most likely not accept bitcoin. Especially small businesses. It would even be worse if you visit rural areas away from the capital city. We do not have a clear regulation about crypto as of now.
There have been mentions of few stores that do accept bitcoin, such as the night bar URBN QC in Quezon City, Draper Startup House in Makati City, and niche retailer KosneyLand located inside a mall in Mandaluyong City. But you see, these are three different cities hence why I do not really think bitcoin will be as well accepted everywhere in this country.

I think we should only submit places where we have been to so the stories we share actually come from personal experiences. Any filipinos or tourists that have visited my country and was able to use bitcoin anywhere, correct me and let me know! I hope this does not discourage anyone going to the Philippines lol but this is my personal experience.

[Ruttoshi]

PARIS, FRANCE



 Paris is n France, ans there are a lot of businesses that accepts bitcoin but not directly because they use a service called Bitpay and cryptorefill to receive payments in bitcoin.
 Examples of businesses that accepts bitcoin are as follows.
Hotels, Cafe, boutiques and restaurants in Paris accepts bitcoin payments.

https://www.travelifemagazine.com/luxury-hotels-accepting-bitcoin/

[henry_of_skalitz]

I would recommend Prague as the a good pick to go, it houses one of the first cafe that accepts crypto as a payment option (though I don't think it it's the only one in the world as of now, as it was stated in 2018).

Lots of notable projects, events, and history of BTC popping off

Crypto City Guide to Prague: Bitcoin in the heart of Europe

[Free Market Capitalist]

I am to be the party pooper here. What are you going to do? Spend the bitcoin and save the fiat? That's not to mention that if you want to spend with bitcoin the options you're going to have to consume goods and services are going to be much reduced.

If you are hungry you can choose any of the restaurants on the street you are in if you are going to pay with fiat, while if you intend to pay only with bitcoin you will have to look in coinmap and you might have to go to the other side of the city.

[Nheer]

Zurich, SWITZERLAND
Switzerland is one of the many countries that accepts Bitcoin payment in their businesses. Here are some luxury hotels in Switzerland that accept Bitcoin:
- The Chedi Andermatt: This 5-star hotel in the Swiss Alps accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum payments for stays starting at CHF 200. They partnered with Worldline and Bitcoin Suisse to enable cryptocurrency transactions.
- Dolder Grand: Located in Zurich, this hotel has been accepting Bitcoin since 2019 and partnered with BitLux private jets for a luxury travel venture. Guests can enjoy two-Michelin-starred cuisine and stunning views of Lake Zurich and the Alps.
- FIVE Zurich: This Dubai-based hotel chain accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum payments at its Zurich location, catering to its young clientele who prefer digital currency payments.
- The Kameha Grand Zurich: This modern luxury hotel accepts Bitcoin as a payment method for accommodation and other services, targeting tech-forward travelers.

https://www.travelifemagazine.com/luxury-hotels-accepting-bitcoin/

[fikrett]

I am to be the party pooper here. What are you going to do? Spend the bitcoin and save the fiat? That's not to mention that if you want to spend with bitcoin the options you're going to have to consume goods and services are going to be much reduced.

If you are hungry you can choose any of the restaurants on the street you are in if you are going to pay with fiat, while if you intend to pay only with bitcoin you will have to look in coinmap and you might have to go to the other side of the city.

It wouldn't be as convenient for the traditional shops, hotels, and places, yet, - if there is an alternative, shouldn't we at least know it's there?

I agree that as of now, it's better to store your BTC and probably not spend parts of it, small that is, on services like that: but you can, and that's the gist of it!

You are your own boss, and even though fiat would be preferable for all of these actions and activities, BTC as an option is what is beautiful about it.

[EarnOnVictor]

Switzerland is the first country that comes to my mind, and it is popularly tagged as a Crypto-friendly country in terms of regulations. Switzerland, as we know, is always open for business, so I am not surprised about being friendly to Bitcoin, for they are innovative. Bitcoins' direct payment in stores and luxury boutiques is more common, and retail stores and restaurants easily accept Bitcoin payments. It's more interesting to say that Zug and Zurich have "Crypto Valley," which is unique, as not many countries have such.

Many may not know this: The Canton of Zug in Switzerland has served the government in various services payments in Bitcoin, including for tax, since 2016. The same goes for Ticino, Zurich, Commune of Zermatt etc, which follow the path afterwards.

[BitGoba]

If you're a Bitcoin enthusiast looking to travel and spend your sats with ease, here are three destinations where Bitcoin  especially over the Lightning Network  is widely accepted.

1. Lugano, Switzerland
Lugano is one of the most Bitcoin-friendly cities in the world. Thanks to the “Plan ₿” initiative, Lightning payments are accepted almost everywhere  from kiosks and cafes to restaurants and even public services. You can even pay with Bitcoin at two McDonald’s locations in the city. Lugano is truly a model city for Bitcoin adoption.

2. Madeira, Portugal
Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, is another hidden gem for Bitcoiners. The local government is openly supportive of Bitcoin, and there’s a growing number of merchants accepting Lightning payments. The beautiful landscape, friendly atmosphere, and tax advantages make Madeira a top destination for Bitcoin users.

3. El Salvador
El Salvador made history by becoming the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. While it’s not yet universally accepted across the country, there are still many places especially in tourist areas and Bitcoin Beach , where you can pay with Bitcoin and Lightning.

Paying at McDonald's withBitcoin    in El Salvador
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/25_VkeiT4R0

[Frankolala]

Lisbon, Portugal


Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and the city accepts bitcoin as payment. Also some tech savvy areas accepts bitcoin as payment too. You can use bitcoin to pay for your electric bills to electric supplier company like Lisbao who accepts bitcoin. Some restaurants and Cafes accepts bitcoin. Online retailers accept bitcoin. The Pavillion Hotel and Resort Groups accepts bitcoin and some other hotels. Lisbon is a cryptofriendly city.

https://withportugal.com/immigration/crypto-in-portugal

[FortuneFollower]

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and the city accepts bitcoin as payment. Also some tech savvy areas accepts bitcoin as payment too. You can use bitcoin to pay for your electric bills to electric supplier company like Lisbao who accepts bitcoin. Some restaurants and Cafes accepts bitcoin. Online retailers accept bitcoin. The Pavillion Hotel and Resort Groups accepts bitcoin and some other hotels. Lisbon is a cryptofriendly city.

https://withportugal.com/immigration/crypto-in-portugal

Sounds like a good option too.

And I would love to see to what extent which city came by utilizing BTC properly: however, choosing from the cities presented, I would rather choose those that are the most sunny ones during the current season

[Outhue]

Are there still some countries where Bitcoin is prohibited? Or there are some countries where I can't travel to with my Bitcoin? Because normally nobody suppose to know.

And is it even wise to visit a foreign country and start vsisting stores to pay with Bitcoin while shopping? Isn't that supposed to be dangerous? There is one thing I don't like about foreign countries, it's never your country to begin with, there is minimal to everything you can do in every situation.

I will be very careful and so good research on a country before going there and try spending money using Bitcoin, it's easier to get kidnapped if the public noticed that you are not from around there.

[Pablo-wood]

And is it even wise to visit a foreign country and start vsisting stores to pay with Bitcoin while shopping? Isn't that supposed to be dangerous? There is one thing I don't like about foreign countries, it's never your country to begin with, there is minimal to everything you can do in every situation.

Threads like this helps educate forum members on what to expect when they travel. from what I understand so far about the thread, the focus is on cities where bitcoin can be spent when we travel, this will help travelers pick their travel locations and also know what to expect as regards their cryptocurrency investment.

I will be very careful and so good research on a country before going there and try spending money using Bitcoin, it's easier to get kidnapped if the public noticed that you are not from around there.

Which fellow in their right sense will move into a country with the mind of showing off his/her crypto asset or portfolio. Outside spending this coin as legal tender, we all will want to visit countries where bitcoin holding isn't prohibited so that we don't end up losing our coin out of careless or have issues of using paid vpn just to monitor or spend your coin on some decentralized platforms

[d5000]

I think we should only submit places where we have been to so the stories we share actually come from personal experiences.

I agree, and I'll be especially interested in those posts which do not simply copy some article about "Bitcoin places" from some crypto source but actually some personal recommendations Of course it is not necessary to have paid in BTC.

Can you share some locations in the Phillipines you would recommend, and where you found accomodation and restaurants?

@Free Market Capitalist: Let's just have some fun here Some people may like to support Bitcoin businesses as a part of their travel experience. It's not for everybody, I know

[nutildah]

One of my favorite places in the world is Las Vegas, Nevada. Tons of places accept BTC there, including hotels. Plus they have a wide selection of Bitcoin ATMs all over.

If you go inside the Heart Attack Grill on Fremont Street, you'll find one of my favorite Bitcoin ATMs of all-time. It has very low fees, accepts a number of different coins, and you can cash out quite a bit before any kind of KYC is required. Was quite convenient.



As for the food in there, I'm ashamed to say I've never tried it... They make you wear a patient gown when you go inside -- that was a dealbreaker for me.

[YOSHIE]

Now it's your turn ... know a city or town where you can pay with BTC in at least one place both for food and accomodation? Post it here

If we talk about the country or location that can be visited, of course visitors are friendly to Bitcoin.

From several sources I read, of course Argentina is one of the best countries, but besides Argentina the country on the screen below, is also the best that can be visited.



Like their Spanish Bitcoin is made a widely valid payment tool, as well as Portugal, Malta that we also know the island of Blockchain, Germany and Canada is no less competitive and can also be prioritized to be a place to visit.

[Doan9269]

I am going to recommend two places, which are:

Dubai and Maldives

With this two lovely countries for your vacation, you will be more surprising on the natural beauty of the environment in both Dubai and Maldives, because they were both known for the natural ambience for relaxation, pleasure and the greatest of the fun it's creates along side a coastal region where water makes the compliment to the beauty of their nature.

You also don't have to worry about spending bitcoin in these regions, because they are crypto friendly and have more options that permits for bitcoin payments, we have visitors from across the world coming to these locations to have their holidays and vacations.


DUBAI




MALDIVES

[Marykeller]

Malta
Malta in the Mediterranean Sea, known as Blockchain Island, is another good place to be in 2025. Every year, the city hosts a crypto conference, and there is a web3 startup community over there. You can join if liked. With a global hotel card, someone can book a crypto-friendly hotel over there and pay for a personal trainer with Bitcoin.

[Die_empty]

Bangkok, Thailand

The South Asian country recently introduced a tax free law for crypto users for four years. There are different hotels that accepts crypto which include Silavadee Resort