City tax in Bulgaria

All places in Bulgaria we have data for: rate, payment, maximum nights and child exemption.

In short Whole country: €0.10–1.50 per person/night At the hotel Nessebar / Sunny Beach: €0.33–0.61 per person/night Depends on booking Sofia: €0.51–1.53 per person/night Depends on booking + 1 more places in the table

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Place	Rate	Payment	Max. nights	Children	Source
Whole country	€0.10–1.50 per person/night	At the hotel	–	up to 6 free	Find hotels in Bulgaria →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06
Nessebar / Sunny Beach	€0.33–0.61 per person/night	Depends on booking	–	up to 6 free	Find hotels in Nessebar / Sunny Beach →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06
Sofia	€0.51–1.53 per person/night	Depends on booking	–	–	Find hotels in Sofia →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06
Varna	€0.46 per person/nightInformation conflicting – check on site	Depends on booking	–	–	Find hotels in Varna →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06

No guarantee. Rates change; what counts is what the hotel or municipality charges. Source and check date are shown for each entry. Rates checked on 2026-10-06.

Frequently asked questions

How high is the city tax in Bulgaria?

It depends on the place. Examples from our overview: Bulgaria: €0.10–1.50 per person/night; Nessebar / Sunny Beach: €0.33–0.61 per person/night; Sofia: €0.51–1.53 per person/night; Varna: €0.46 per person/night.

Is the city tax included in the hotel price?

It is not the same everywhere. At the hotel: Whole country; Depends on booking: Nessebar / Sunny Beach, Sofia, Varna.

Do children pay city tax?

Often there are age limits: Bulgaria: children up to 6 free; Nessebar / Sunny Beach: children up to 6 free. Where nothing is stated, ask the hotel.