There City taxa tax required of visitors during their stay at accommodation facilities in almost all Italian cities, is at the center of attention of all Hosts and Property Managers of accommodation facilities.
Even more so in the capital, the city tax represents a important contribution to finance i tourist services and maintenance of the enormous historical-artistic heritagethe tourist infrastructure and in general the decorum of the city.
In particular right in the municipality of RomeThey were some tariff adjustments have recently been approvedespecially with the Jubilee approaching, arousing various reactions among operators in the sector.
How much do you pay the tourist tax in Rome?
The Capitoline Council introduced new tariffs with GC Resolution n. 255 of 07/17/2023, with effect, and therefore already operational from 01/10/2023. This tax, introduced in Municipality of Rome in 2011, it applies to overnight stays in accommodation facilities located in the city and non-residents, such as hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, holiday homes and other types of tourist accommodation.
Rates vary based on type and classification of the accommodation facility. Below we report one updated table with costs per night and per person in force from 1 October 2023:
| Hotels | ||
| 1 star | €4 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| 2 stars | €5 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| 3 stars | €6 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| 4 stars | €7.50 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| 5 stars | €10 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| Holiday homes and apartments | ||
| Category 1 | €6 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| Category 2 | €5 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| Guest house or guest house | ||
| Category 1 | €7 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| Category 2 | €6 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| Category 3 | €5 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| Hostels, mountain refuges, hiking refuges, walker’s houses | €3.50 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| Farmhouses and hotel tourist residences, holiday homes, Bed and Breakfasts, Country houses or country residences. Accommodation for tourist use, Properties intended for short-term rental | €6 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
| Open-air accommodation facilities, campsites and areas equipped for temporary parking | €3 per day/person | maximum 10 days |
Rates they range from €3.00 to €10.00 per guest per nightdepending on how the accommodation facility is classified and its characteristics, which affects the total that visitors have to pay for their stay.
Furthermore, there is a maximum limit of overnight stays taxable per calendar year, fixed at 10 consecutive in the same structure (or 5 for campsites). After 10 nights, the tax is no longer due, even for guests for whom it is mandatory.
Exemptions and obligations
In every area in which you operate, it is very important to know and study the relevant legislation in depth, to always be clear on the path to take. The tourist tax in Rome it is not mandatory for everyone. It is for most tourists who wish to explore the eternal city, but there they are exemptions and reductions planned to facilitate access to Rome for certain categories of visitors.
These include children under a certain age, usually up to 10 years of age, people with disabilities and their carers, students participating in international exchanges or educational programmes, participants in recognized cultural, scientific or sporting events, members of law enforcement agencies in service, and citizens resident in Rome who stay in accommodation facilities within the municipal territory. To take advantage of these exemptions will be necessary to present the required documents at check-in.
Tax payment methods and information
Once you understand who is responsible for paying the tourist tax in Rome, it is important inform guests adequately on the methods and quantities of payment thereof during their stay. You can report the tax details on the accommodation description of large OTA platforms such as Booking.com or Airbnb, or even display them inside the structure. The payment options have been designed to be as convenient as possible for visitors and accommodation managers.
For example, direct payment at the facility at the time of check-out, online payments via the systems provided by the facility itself, the automatic machines available in some points of the city or in accommodation facilities, or bank transfer is envisaged. It is important for all guests to always keep the payment receipt as official proof of the payment made.
Impact of the tourist tax increase on the tourism and real estate sector
To cope with this increase in tourist tax, both travelers and Hosts and Property Managers they have to try to adapt. On the one hand, travelers should try to factor this cost into their travel budget right from the start of planning and find out about any available exemptions.
On the other hand, Hosts and Property Managers must clearly inform their guests about the increase and consider strategies to mitigate its impactfor example by offering special promotions that can offset the increased tax.
The considerable increase in the tourist tax has sparked discussions and apprehensions among operators in the tourism and real estate sectors, despite having been introduced to satisfy the growing demand for tourist services and to improve the urban appearance, especially in anticipation of events as significant as the Jubilee.
Some non-hotel organisations, and others such as Federalberghi, have expressed concerns regarding the potential negative effects on the arrival of tourists, fearing that Rome may lose its competitive attractiveness as a tourist destination.
Among the possible repercussions there could be a decrease in bookings due to the increase in costs for the guest, which leads tourists to choose and prefer other destinations with lower tourist taxes.
