British tourists will face a £6.30 ‘night’ charge at a Barcelona hotel | kbnmart

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British tourists to face higher hotel fees in Barcelona

Travellers to Barcelona will soon face higher overnight stay costs as the city raises its tourist tax for the second time this year. The change means holidaymakers could pay up to £44 a week.

Barcelona, ​​the capital of Catalonia, currently charges two types of tourist taxes: city tax and regional tax. The regional tax varies depending on the type of accommodation. For example, tourists staying in four-star hotels pay €1.70 per night, while tourists staying in five-star hotels pay €3.50 per night. Short-term rentals such as Airbnb cost €2.25 per night.

In addition, the city tax, which was already increased earlier this year from €2.75 to €3.25 on April 1, will rise again to €4 per night from October. This means that tourists staying in upscale accommodation in Barcelona will pay a total of €7.50 per night for up to seven nights, which equates to around £6.30 per night, or around £44 for a week.

The additional revenue generated from these taxes will be used to improve local infrastructure, such as roads, bus services and escalators. Deputy Mayor Jaume Colboni He explained that the city aims to prioritize “quality tourism that adds value to the city” over mass tourism.

Heatwave warning for British tourists

In other news, British holidaymakers planning trips to Spain have been warned of an impending heatwave as temperatures reach 44C. Spain’s Meteorological Agency has issued a “special notice” for a heatwave coming from Algeria, which will affect popular destinations such as Alicante, Mallorca and Barcelona, ​​which are now under amber and yellow alerts.

Emmett explained that the high temperatures are due to the movement of a “major anticyclone” from Algeria, bringing warm, dry air over the peninsula and the Balearic Islands. The anticyclone is expected to cause a significant increase in temperatures, especially in the peninsula, except for the northwest and Cantabria, where cooler Atlantic air prevails.

The heatwave warning comes as many Britons prepare to travel for the six-week school holidays. Holidaymakers are being advised to take precautions to stay safe during the extreme temperatures.

Conclusion

As Barcelona implements new tourism management measures and strengthens the city’s infrastructure, travelers should prepare for increased costs and potential air challenges. By prioritizing quality tourism, Barcelona aims to provide a better visitor experience while maintaining the city’s appeal as a major travel destination.