Bucharest. Photo: Shutterstock Bucharest is joining the list of European capitals imposing a new municipal tourist tax on every tourist staying in the city.
According to the Bucharest City Council's decision, the special fee amounting to 10 Romanian Leu (approximately 2 euros) per night per guest will be used to promote tourism in the city in 2026. The tax will be collected in addition to accommodation prices in hotels, vacation rentals, hostels, and all official tourist accommodation facilities in the city.
Local authorities explain that the tax is intended to strengthen and promote tourism in Bucharest, fund international campaigns, improve tourism infrastructure, enhance cultural events and signage, support digitization, and upgrade the visitor experience in the city.
Who Pays and How?
The tax applies to every tourist staying overnight in the city, regardless of nationality. The collection is done through accommodation providers, as part of the lodging bill.
The amount is fixed per night and does not depend on the hotel rating or type of accommodation.
Wider European Trend
Bucharest joins cities like Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and London, which already levy similar tourist taxes. In most European cities, these taxes range between 1 and 7 euros per night, placing Bucharest in the lower-medium range.