Milan Tourist Tax 2026: Rates by Hotel Category (€2–€12 per Night)
Milan has raised its overnight tourist tax twice in the space of four months, with the latest rates applying from 1 April 2026. The increases are tied directly to the city’s preparations for the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, with an Italian state decree allowing Olympic-host municipalities to raise the levy by up to €5 per night above previous levels.
Current Rates (from 1 April 2026)
The tax is charged per person, per night, and applies to paying guests at all accommodation types within the city:
| Accommodation | Rate per person per night |
|---|---|
| 5-star hotels | €12.00 |
| 4-star hotels | €10.00 |
| 3-star hotels | €7.00 |
| 2-star hotels | €4.00 |
| 1-star hotels | €3.00 |
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb etc.) | €9.50 |
Children under 14 are exempt. Stays longer than seven consecutive nights are typically exempt from the eighth night onwards, though hotel reception staff can confirm the current rule.
How This Compares to January 2026
When Milan first raised the tax on 1 January 2026, five-star hotels were charged €10 per night. The April revision pushed that to €12 - a 20% increase in just three months. The short-term rental rate also rose, from an earlier figure of approximately €7 to €9.50, meaning guests using Airbnb and similar platforms now pay rates close to four-star hotel levels.
Across Italy, Cities Are All Raising Rates
Milan is the most visible example, but it’s not alone. Rome’s overnight tax reaches €10 per person at five-star properties in 2026. Florence has confirmed tariffs of €8 at five-star hotels. Venice’s access fee - a separate €5–€10 day-visitor charge - runs on peak days through 27 July.
For anyone planning a multi-city trip, the cumulative impact on accommodation costs is meaningful. A couple spending four nights in a five-star Milan hotel now pays €96 in tourist tax alone. Our Italy travel costs guide breaks down realistic budgets across accommodation tiers.
Practical Advice
The tax is collected directly by your accommodation at check-in or check-out - it is not included in rates quoted on booking platforms. When comparing prices on Booking.com or similar, add the per-night tax to get an accurate total.
If you have flexibility, staying in a three-star or well-rated boutique property rather than a five-star hotel in Milan now saves you €5 per person per night in tourist tax alone, on top of the lower room rate.
For the full picture on where to stay in Milan - including which neighbourhoods suit different budgets - and for everything else about visiting Milan itself, we have detailed guides to help you plan. If you’re visiting for the first time, guided tours in Milan offer a practical way to see the Duomo, Last Supper, and Brera in a day without the planning overhead.