Visitors to Barcelona can only book entire homes through Airbnb, as a ban on private room rentals was announced in 2021. All short-term rental hosts must display a city permit number.
Visitors planning a stay in Barcelona via Airbnb or other short-term vacation rentals must ensure they book an entire home, following a ban on private room rentals announced in 2021. The city has also had a moratorium on new licenses for such rentals since 2015.
Hosts are required to register with the city and display a permit number online. This permit number begins with "HUTB" followed by six digits.
What this means for you: If you are planning to book a short-term rental in Barcelona, you can only book an entire home, and you should check for the host's permit number.
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