The Spanish city first introduced an extra tourist tax in 2012 to attract ‘quality’ tourism.
Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April.
Since 2012, the visitor hotspot has added an extra fee on top of the region-wide tourist tax.
In 2022, city authorities announced that the fee would be increased over the next two years.
The city’s surcharge varies depending on the type of visitor accommodation and is only levied on official tourist lodging.
Barcelona is Spain’s most visited city and continues to struggle with overtourism.
How much is Barcelona’s tourist tax?
Visitors to Barcelona have to pay both the regional tourist tax and the city-wide surcharge.
The regional tax varies depending on the type of accommodation you are staying in. For four-star hotels it is €1.70, for rental accommodation like AirBnb it is €2.25, and for five-star and luxury hotels it is €3.50.
Cruise passengers spending less than 12 hours in the city pay €3…