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Your Next Barcelona Visit Just Got More Expensive

Catalonia is doubling tourist tax on accommodations

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Kevin Brass
Feb 27, 2026
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As part of its on-going effort to shift the dynamics of the tourism industry, the Catalonia government last week approved a 100% increase in the nightly tourist tax charged at hotels and short-term rentals.

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