Barcelona, one of the most visited cities in Europe, has implemented a tourist tax for tourist accommodations as a means to promote sustainable tourism and contribute to the city´s maintenance. In this article, we will provide you with necessary information about Barcelona´s tourist tax and how to make the payment:

What is the Tourist Tax?

The Tourist Tax is the fee imposed on tourists staying in hotels, tourist apartments and vacation rental properties with the primary goal of financing tourism-related projects, preserving cultural heritage and protecting the environment.

How much is the tax and who needs to pay?

The Tourist Tax in Barcelona city for vacation rental properties is 5 euros per person and night ( since April 2023) . This tax applies to all tourists aged 16 and above, including Barcelona residents staying in this type of accommodation. This tax varies depending on the type of establishment and the to the cities outside of Barcelona.

How to make the payment ?

The payment of Tourist Tax is made directly to the property owner or administrator of the property . They collecting the tax and subsequently transferring to the Government of Catalonia.

More info:

For more information and for any additional inquiries, you can visit the official website of Government of Catalonia by the following link: https://atc.gencat.cat/es/tributs/ieet/quota-tributaria/. Or download this PDF: IEET – info rates (01.04.2023) – en