What a four-star hotel guest pays in Catalonia’s stay tax

The regional rate depends on the location and accommodation class

For the April 2026 to March 2027 tariff period, the regional four-star rate is €3.40 in Barcelona and €1.80 in the rest of Catalonia. The agency lists four-star superior and equivalent accommodation in the same category. Barcelona adds a municipal charge on top of its regional rate. Source 1

Seven additional municipalities apply the same surcharge for four-star hotels

Castelldefels, Esplugues, L’Hospitalet, El Prat, Sabadell, Sant Cugat and Sant Just Desvern each list €1.80 from 1 October 2026 for this category. A standard taxable four-star stay in those municipalities thus has a combined €3.60 rate during the comparison period. Source 1

The local schedule can change without changing the accommodation type

Barcelona’s published surcharge for the four-star category rises from €5 to €6.40 in April 2027, then to €7 in April 2028. The agency publishes separate schedules for some other cities. The table’s future column is the surcharge alone and does not project a combined Barcelona rate. Source 1

The charge is a rate for a taxable stay

The rates are per person per day or fraction. The authority lists exemptions, including stays by people aged 16 or under. The table describes the standard general tariff and does not include the separate special tariff or charges for cruise calls. Source 1 Source 2

Sources

• Agència Tributària de Catalunya, tourist-stay tax tariffs and municipal surcharges
• Agència Tributària de Catalunya, taxable stays and exemptions