economy

March 13, 2026

Double Tax Rates from This Date: Many Serbs Travel There Often, and New Levies Are Being Prepared

Tourists staying in Barcelona will have to pay double the tax starting in April, which in some cases will amount to 15 euros per night, and the authorities plan to use the new income to solve the housing crisis in the city.

Double Tax Rates from This Date: Many Serbs Travel There Often, and New Levies Are Being Prepared

TL;DR

  • Tourist taxes in Barcelona will double starting in April.
  • Hotel taxes will range from €10 to €15 per night depending on accommodation category.
  • Holiday rental taxes will increase to up to €12.5 per night, doubling the previous rate.
  • Cruise ship passengers will continue to pay €6 per person.
  • The aim is to reduce visitor numbers and make housing more affordable for locals.
  • A quarter of the tax revenue will be invested in Barcelona's housing issues.
  • Barcelona plans to completely ban short-term rentals by 2028.

Continue reading the original article

Made withNostr