Do I need to pay the tourist tax now?
TAS-sa — two syllables, stress on the first. Double 's' is slightly longer.
Ask at check-out when the tourist tax is collected. In many Italian cities it is paid at departure rather than on arrival.
'Tassa di soggiorno' is the tourist tax collected by municipalities. 'Devo' (I must/have to) from 'dovere'. The tax is mandatory regardless of how you feel about it — but knowing the amount in advance helps you have the correct cash ready.
La tassa di soggiorno è già inclusa nel conto?
Is the tourist tax already included in the bill?
Check whether it has been added to your bill or must be paid separately
Quanto è la tassa di soggiorno per due persone per tre notti?
How much is the tourist tax for two people for three nights?
Calculate the total to have the right cash ready
I bambini pagano la tassa di soggiorno?
Do children pay the tourist tax?
Children under 10–14 are typically exempt depending on the city
The tourist tax is always paid in cash at Italian hotels and is not included in Booking.com or Airbnb prices. Rates vary significantly: Venice charges up to €5/night in peak season, Rome €3–€7 depending on the hotel category, smaller towns may charge €1–€2.