Venice’s tourist tax introduced- But not for Backpackers/ Hostels

Venice’s tourist tax introduced

Tourists now face an extra fee to stay overnight in the Italian city of Venice (pictured right) after a controversial new tax was launched last week.

The levy will be charged according to the hotel’s star rating. Travellers staying at a three-star hotel will have to pay ¤3 (£2.66) per person on top of the price of their room, while those staying at 
a five-star hotel will have to fork out ¤5 (£4.44) extra each.

Happily, anyone staying in youth hostels will be exempt from paying the tax.

The fee will help maintain cultural heritage sites and public services.