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Budapest Tourist Tax 2026
Low Budapest keeps it gentle. Its tourist tax is one of the softer ones in Europe, and children stay free, so it rarely changes how you plan a trip.
Budapest adds a tourist tax of 4% of the net room price per night.
Under-18s are exempt.
The catch: A percentage, so a higher room rate means a higher tax, but on typical Budapest prices it stays modest.
Official source: BudapestInfo (official tourism)
Budapest tourist tax: quick answers
It is 4% of the net room price per night. On a typical Budapest hotel that works out to only a euro or two a night, and guests under 18 are exempt.
Usually not. It is normally added at the property, so check your final bill. Some booking sites show it separately, while others collect it at check-in or check-out.
No. Guests under 18 are exempt.