Is there a tourist tax?
sog-GIOR-no — three syllables, stress on the second. 'gi' before 'o' is soft, like 'j'.
Ask at check-in to avoid surprise charges. The tourist tax is mandatory in most Italian cities and must be paid separately.
'Tassa di soggiorno' (tourist/stay tax) is a local municipality tax collected by hotels. 'Soggiorno' means 'stay' or 'sojourn'. This tax varies by city, star rating, and season. It is paid in cash directly to the hotel and is not included in standard booking prices.
Quanto è la tassa di soggiorno?
How much is the tourist tax?
Ask for the exact amount to budget correctly
La tassa di soggiorno si paga in contanti?
Is the tourist tax paid in cash?
In most Italian municipalities, this tax must be paid in cash
Per quante notti si paga la tassa?
For how many nights is the tax charged?
Some cities cap the tourist tax at a maximum of 5–7 nights
The 'tassa di soggiorno' (tourist tax) exists in most Italian cities including Rome (€3–€7/night), Florence (€4–€8/night), and Venice (€1–€5/night depending on season). It is not included in booking.com prices and must be paid separately, usually in cash, at the hotel.