The tourist tax in Milan increased to €7 per night in 2025

The city of Milan has increased the tourist tax in 2025 with amounts of up to €7 per night for those staying in 4 and 5 star hotels. The decision made by the city council, under the leadership of the budget councillor Emmanuel Conte, was approved thanks to a special provision in view of the 2025 Jubilee, which allows provincial capitals to increase tourist taxes to finance projects related to an event.

How much is the tourist tax in Milan?

From 1 January 2024, tourist tax rates in Milan have been updated according to the category of the accommodation facility. Below are the rates updated to 2024:

• 1-star hotels: €2.50 per person per night.
• 2-star hotels: €3.50 per person per night.
• 3-star hotels: €4.50 per person per night.
• 4- and 5-star hotels: €5.00 per person per night (maximum allowed).
• Residence-hotels: from €2.50 to €4.50, depending on the classification.
• Non-hotel accommodation (B&Bs, holiday homes, rooms-to-let): €4.50 per person per night.

Detailed rates for hotels and non-hotel accommodation from 2025

From 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, the new rates involve all categories of accommodation facilities and will be as follows for adults aged 18 and over:

• 1-star hotels: from €2.50 to €3.50 per person per night
• 2-star hotels: from €3.50 to €4.90 per person per night
• 3-star hotels: from €4.50 to €6.30 per person per night
• 4- and 5-star hotels: from €5.00 to €7.00 per person per night
• B&Bs, inns and holiday homes for short lets: from €4.50 to €6.30 per person per night

Reasons for the increase and use of the revenue

The increase was made possible thanks to law no. 197 of 2022, which authorises up to a maximum of five Italian tourist cities to increase the tax up to €10 per night. Although Milan is not among these, the legislation on the 2025 Jubilee granted an exemption of €2 for 2025. The funds obtained through the tourist tax will be allocated to projects related to the celebrations and events planned for the Jubilee.

Exemptions and concessions

Exemptions will be provided for specific categories:

• children under 18;
• under 30s staying in hostels;
• people undergoing treatment;
• civil defence volunteers;
• people with disabilities.

Those who decide to stay for long periods in non-profit facilities will also be exempted from payment, starting from the fifteenth day of their stay.

An increase that follows a growing trend

This is not the first time that Milan has revised the cost of the tourist tax. The last significant increase was on 1 January 2024, with an adjustment aimed at short-term rentals, which were brought in line with the rates of 3-star hotels. The review of the tourist tax for 2025 marks a further step towards bringing the city into line with the standards of major European cities, amid a growing influx of tourists and visitors, with the aim of offering quality services and modern facilities.

Article translated by Jasmina Towers

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