Almost every big European city now adds a tax to your hotel bill, and it's rarely in the price you saw when you booked. It ranges from nothing at all in Madrid and Dublin to more than €15 a night for a palace hotel in Paris.

This table gathers the 2026 rates for the 34 European cities ConciseTravel covers. Last checked: 20 October 2026. Where an official city or government source confirms the rate, it's marked Confirmed. Where the rate comes from consistent reports but we couldn't find the official notice, it's marked Reported, and you should check with your hotel before relying on it.

The quick answer

  • No tourist tax in 2026: Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Dublin, Galway, Munich, Krakow, Copenhagen and Tallinn.
  • Highest flat rates: Paris (up to €15.93), Milan (up to €12 in 2026), Barcelona (up to €12) and Rome (up to €10), all per person per night at the top hotel category.
  • Percentage taxes, which grow with the room price: Amsterdam (12.5%), Berlin (7.5%), Vienna (5%), Edinburgh (5%) and Budapest (4%).
  • New in 2026: Edinburgh's 5% visitor levy (from 24 July), Vienna's rise to 5% (from 1 July) and Barcelona's higher rates (from 1 April).

The full table

City 2026 rate How it's charged Status
Amsterdam 12.5% of the room price Percentage, excluding VAT Confirmed
Athens €2–€15 (Apr–Oct), €0.50–€4 (Nov–Mar) by star rating Per room per night (national climate fee) Reported
Barcelona Up to €12; €9.50 in tourist apartments Per person per night, max 7 nights, under-16s free Confirmed
Berlin 7.5% of the net room price Percentage, excluding breakfast Confirmed
Bruges €3.75 Per person per night, under-18s free Reported
Brussels €5 (hotels), €4 (homestays) Per room per night Confirmed
Budapest 4% of the room price Percentage, varies slightly by district Reported
Copenhagen None Proposed, not in force Reported
Dublin None Up to €5 under discussion; needs national law Confirmed
Dubrovnik About €1.85 (Oct–Mar) to €2.65 (Apr–Sep) Per adult per night Reported
Edinburgh 5% of the room cost Percentage before VAT, first 5 nights only Confirmed
Florence €3.50–€8 by star rating; €6 in rentals Per person per night, max 7 nights Reported
Galway None No tourist tax in Ireland Confirmed
Geneva About CHF 3.75–4.75 by hotel class Per person per night Reported
Krakow None City is lobbying for one Confirmed
Lisbon €4 Per person per night, max 7 nights, under-13s free Confirmed
Ljubljana €3.13 Per adult per night, half price aged 7–17 Reported
Lyon €0.88–€5.39 by star rating, plus 10% Per person per night Confirmed
Madrid None No regional tourist tax Reported
Milan €3–€12 by star rating; €9.50 in rentals Per person per night, 2026 Olympic rates Reported
Munich None Banned by Bavarian state law Confirmed
Naples Up to €6 Per person per night Reported
Paris €2.60–€15.93 by star rating Per adult per night, under-18s free Confirmed
Porto €3 Per person per night, max 7 nights Confirmed
Prague Up to CZK 50 Per person per night Reported
Reykjavik ISK 600–800 Per room per night (national lodging tax) Reported
Rome €4–€10 by star rating Per person per night, max 10 nights, under-10s free Reported
Salzburg €3 Per person per night Confirmed
Seville None Proposed, not in force Reported
Tallinn None Proposed, not in force Reported
Valencia None No regional tourist tax Reported
Venice €1–€5 overnight; day-tripper fee €5–€10 on set days Per person per night; day fee April to July Confirmed
Vienna 5% of the room price Percentage, excluding breakfast Confirmed
Warsaw Not covered No reliable 2026 figure found Not covered

Three ways cities charge

How a tax is charged matters as much as the headline number:

  1. Per person per night (Paris, Rome, Lisbon, Barcelona). A family of four pays four times. Most cities exempt children, but the age varies, from under 10 in Rome to under 18 in Paris.
  2. Per room per night (Brussels, Athens, Reykjavik). Better for couples and families, since the charge doesn't multiply with each guest.
  3. A percentage of the room price (Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Edinburgh, Budapest). The pricier the room, the more you pay. In Amsterdam, a €250 room adds over €30 a night.

Many cities also cap the number of nights you pay for: 5 in Edinburgh, 7 in Lisbon, Porto, Barcelona and Florence, and 10 in Rome.

What changes in 2027

  • Vienna rises from 5% to 8% on 1 July 2027.
  • Salzburg rises from €3 to €3.50 on 1 January 2027.
  • Amsterdam has proposed 16% for 2027 and 20% by around 2030. These are plans, not law.
  • Bruges rises to €5 per person in 2028, and adds a €5 charge for cruise and coach day visitors.
  • Barcelona is expected to keep rising towards a legal ceiling of €8 for the city surcharge by 2029.
  • Milan's higher Olympic rates apply to 2026 only.
  • Dublin, Copenhagen, Seville, Tallinn and Krakow are all debating new taxes.

How to avoid surprises

  • Expect to pay at the hotel. Booking sites often show the tax as "not included" or leave it out, and many hotels collect it at check-in or check-out.
  • Carry a card that works abroad. A few smaller places, especially in Slovenia and Croatia, still prefer cash for the tax.
  • Check the night cap before a long stay. It can halve the bill on a two-week trip.
  • Venice day trips need booking. On fee days, buy the access ticket online in advance for the lower €5 rate.

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