Rome Tourist Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions and How to Pay

The Rome tourist tax (contributo di soggiorno) costs €4.00 to €10.00 per person per night in hotels and €6.00 in most B&Bs and short lets. You pay it on top of your room rate, but only for up to 10 nights in a row. Children under 10 are exempt.

Last updated: October 20, 2026. We also checked the rates on the official Roma Capitale sources linked below. Since rates change, we update this page whenever the city does.

Rome tourist tax 2026 at a glance

• Hotels: €4.00 (1★) to €10.00 (5★) per person per night.
• B&Bs, short lets and most holiday apartments: €6.00.
• Maximum: 10 consecutive nights in the same property (5 at campsites).
• Exempt: children under 10, plus the other groups listed below.
• In force since: October 1, 2023 (City Executive decision no. 255 of July 17, 2023).

How much is the Rome tourist tax per night?

Rome sets a separate rate for each type of lodging, so the type of property matters as much as the stars. Guesthouses and holiday apartments are split into categories, so check which one your property belongs to.

We took these figures from the Roma Capitale rate table, so you can check them yourself. Youth hostels (ostelli della gioventù) are exempt; other hostels pay €3.50. The rates apply to nights from October 1, 2023, whatever the booking date. As of October 2026, the city still lists this decision as the one in force, so the rates have not changed since.

How much will you pay in total?

So what does the tax add to a typical stay? We calculated these examples from the official rates:

• A couple, 3 nights in a 4-star hotel: 2 people × 3 nights × €7.50 = €45.00.
• A couple, 7 nights in a B&B: 2 people × 7 nights × €6.00 = €84.00.
• A family with two children under 10, 4 nights in a 3-star hotel: only the 2 adults pay, so 2 × 4 × €6.00 = €48.00.

You can also compare Rome with other cities in the calculator of our Italy tourist tax guide.

Who is exempt from the Rome city tax?

The city regulation, last amended in 2024, exempts these guests, among others:

• children up to their 10th birthday;
• residents of Rome, since the tax applies only to non-residents;
• guests of youth hostels (ostelli della gioventù);
• patients receiving care, one companion for each hospitalized patient, and the parents of a sick child under 18;
• coach drivers, and one tour leader for every 25 group members;
• police and armed forces staying on public order duty;
• people housed by the Civil Protection or by public authorities in emergencies, and relief volunteers.

How do you pay the tourist tax in Rome?

You pay the tax to the hotel or host, and they pass it to the city. Under the city’s rules, short-let intermediaries and online booking portals are also responsible for collecting it, so some platforms add it to your booking.

Either way, ask at booking whether the tax is included, because most hotels charge it separately at check-out.

Does the Rome tax apply outside the city?

No, because the Rome rates apply only inside Roma Capitale. In contrast, towns nearby, such as Frascati, Tivoli or Fiumicino, set their own rules.

So if you sleep near the airport or in the Castelli Romani, check with your property.

Will the Rome tourist tax change in 2027?

So far, the city has not announced any change for 2027 (checked October 20, 2026). Indeed, its official page still points to the 2023 rate decision. So check back before you travel, because we update this page when that changes.

Where to stay in Rome

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Because the rate depends on the type of lodging, not on the neighborhood, you can pick any area. Our guide to where to stay in Rome compares the areas, or you can compare hotels in Rome on Expedia.

If you are short on time, a full-day tour covers the essentials. For example, this full-day tour of the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s fits the big sights into one day.

Sources and verification

We checked the Roma Capitale rate table, the city regulation as amended by Assembly decision no. 34 of 2024, the Roma Capitale service page and the Turismo Roma page on October 20, 2026. For other cities, see our Italy tourist tax guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the tourist tax in Rome?

The Rome tourist tax costs €4.00 to €10.00 per person per night in hotels, depending on the stars. B&Bs and short lets pay €6.00. The city charges up to 10 consecutive nights.

Do children pay the Rome city tax?

No. According to the city regulation, children are exempt until their 10th birthday.

How many nights do you pay the tourist tax in Rome?

You pay for up to 10 consecutive nights in the same property, or 5 at campsites. After that, further nights are free.

Is the Rome tourist tax included in my hotel price?

Usually not. Most hotels charge it separately at check-out, while some booking platforms collect it with the booking. Ask your property.