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Barcelona Doubles Tourist Tax - Up to €15 Per Night

Published February 25, 2026, 17:09
Barcelona Doubles Tourist Tax - Up to €15 Per Night

Barcelona has announced a significant increase in its tourist tax, reaching up to €15 per night, making it one of the most expensive cities in Europe for tourists. This decision is being made as part of the city's efforts to control the excessive number of visitors and address the rise in housing prices, partly due to short-term rentals. The new tax will apply to hotels and holiday accommodations, with different amounts depending on the category of the accommodation. A significant percentage of the revenue will be allocated to address the housing crisis. The increase in the tax is causing reactions, with some considering it fair, while others express fears of a decrease in tourism.