An additional municipal tax on overnight stays will come into effect in seven municipalities in the Barcelona region and Catalonia from October 2026, including the Barcelona Airport area
New and higher tourism taxes in Amsterdam, Paris, Venice, and Barcelona are adding per-night or entry costs to short breaks. Find out how much Europe's most visited cities charge now
Barcelona has doubled its tourist tax from April 2026, with visitors now paying up to €12 per night as authorities aim to fund housing and tourism policies
It's official: Visitors to Barcelona and wider Catalonia will face higher tourist taxes, with five-star hotel rates reaching €12 per night. The Parliament's measure will also affect hostel guests and cruise passengers
Planning a trip to Venice in 2026? Learn which days the entry fee applies, how pricing works, and which areas and islands remain free to visit
Instead of a flat tax for all tourists, the city council is proposing a tiered model: tourists in luxury hotels will pay more, while those staying in hostels and rental apartments will receive a discount. Who will pay double and who is completely exempt from the payment?
10 RON per night (around 2 euros) for every tourist starting January 1, 2026: Bucharest joins European cities imposing accommodation taxes, with the collection done through hotels and apartments to invest directly in urban tourism
