Back in 1990, Barcelona’s hotels – which account for the largest share of overnight tourists in the city – hosted 1.73 million guests. In 2022, this number amounted to nearly seven million, even with the effect of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In that same year, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom were among the main international source markets for Barcelona's hotel industry. Moreover, the Catalonian capital has also largely contributed to placing its region among the three most visited autonomous communities by Spanish tourists.
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Tourism in Barcelona - statistics & facts
Back in 1990, Barcelona’s hotels – which account for the largest share of overnight tourists in the city – hosted 1.73 million guests. In 2022, this number amounted to nearly seven million, even with the effect of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In that same year, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom were among the main international source markets for Barcelona's hotel industry. Moreover, the Catalonian capital has also largely contributed to placing its region among the three most visited autonomous communities by Spanish tourists.
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- Number of overnight visitors
- 9.9m
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Number of overnight visitors in Barcelona 2018-2022, by accommodation type
- Daily tourist tax fee for holiday homes
- 5 EUR
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Tourist tax in Barcelona 2023, by accommodation type
- Number of employees in tourism
- 126.4k
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Tourism employment in Barcelona 2021, by industry
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- Premium Statistic Quarterly trade, transport & lodging GDP in Catalonia 2017-2022
- Premium Statistic Employment in tourism in Catalonia 2010-2022
- Premium Statistic Number of trips made by local travelers in Catalonia 2015-2022
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- Premium Statistic Spanish cities with the largest number of international hotel guests 2022
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Quarterly trade, transport & lodging GDP in Catalonia 2017-2022
Quarterly trade, transport & lodging GDP in Catalonia 2017-2022
Contribution of the trade, transport, and accommodation industries to the gross domestic product in Catalonia, Spain from 1st quarter 2017 to 4th quarter 2022 (in billion euros)
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Employment in tourism in Catalonia 2010-2022
Employment in tourism in Catalonia 2010-2022
Number of employees in hospitality and travel agencies in Catalonia, Spain from 2010 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
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Number of trips made by local travelers in Catalonia 2015-2022
Number of trips made by local travelers in Catalonia 2015-2022
Number of trips taken by local tourists in Catalonia, Spain from 2015 to 2022 (in millions)
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Number of domestic trips to Catalonia 2015-2022
Number of domestic trips to Catalonia 2015-2022
Number of trips to Catalonia taken by domestic tourists in Spain from 2015 to 2022 (in millions)
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International tourism volume in Catalonia 2000-2022
International tourism volume in Catalonia 2000-2022
Number of international tourists in Catalonia, Spain from 2000 to 2022 (in millions)
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Spanish cities with the largest number of international hotel guests 2022
Spanish cities with the largest number of international hotel guests 2022
Most visited cities by international overnight tourists in Spain in 2022 (in 1,000s)
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Spanish tourist destinations with the highest hotel investments 2022
Spanish tourist destinations with the highest hotel investments 2022
Leading hotel markets in Spain 2022, based on capital invested (in million euros)
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- Basic Statistic Leading European city tourism destinations 2019-2022, by number of bed nights
- Premium Statistic Number of hotel guests in Barcelona 1990-2022
- Premium Statistic Most common origin countries among foreign hotel guests in Barcelona 2023
- Premium Statistic Passenger traffic at El Prat Airport 2000-2022
- Premium Statistic Cruise passenger traffic at Barcelona's port 1990-2022
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- Premium Statistic Main means of travel for tourists in Barcelona 2017-2023
- Premium Statistic Opinions on tourism as the main problem in Barcelona 2006-2023
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Leading European city tourism destinations 2019-2022, by number of bed nights
Leading European city tourism destinations 2019-2022, by number of bed nights
Leading city tourism destinations in Europe from 2019 to 2022, by number of bed nights (in millions)
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Number of hotel guests in Barcelona 1990-2022
Number of hotel guests in Barcelona 1990-2022
Number of tourists in hotels in Barcelona, Spain from 1990 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
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Most common origin countries among foreign hotel guests in Barcelona 2023
Most common origin countries among foreign hotel guests in Barcelona 2023
Leading countries of origin among international tourists who stayed at hotels in Barcelona, Spain in 2023 (in 1,000s)
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Passenger traffic at El Prat Airport 2000-2022
Passenger traffic at El Prat Airport 2000-2022
Number of air passengers at the Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Spain from 2000 to 2022 (in millions)
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Cruise passenger traffic at Barcelona's port 1990-2022
Cruise passenger traffic at Barcelona's port 1990-2022
Number of cruise passengers in the Port of Barcelona, Spain from 1990 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
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Ferry passenger traffic at Barcelona's port 2000-2022
Ferry passenger traffic at Barcelona's port 2000-2022
Number of ferry passengers at the Port of Barcelona, Spain from 2000 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
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Main means of travel for tourists in Barcelona 2017-2023
Main means of travel for tourists in Barcelona 2017-2023
Distribution of tourists in Barcelona, Spain from 1990 to 2023, by means of transport
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Opinions on tourism as the main problem in Barcelona 2006-2023
Opinions on tourism as the main problem in Barcelona 2006-2023
Share of population in Barcelona, Spain who considered tourism to be the main problem of the city from 2006 to 2023
Visitor profile
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- Premium Statistic Number of overnight visitors in Barcelona 2018-2022, by accommodation type
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- Premium Statistic Per capita spend of visitors in Barcelona 2022, by type of expense
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Number of overnight visitors in Barcelona 2018-2022, by accommodation type
Number of overnight visitors in Barcelona 2018-2022, by accommodation type
Number of tourists in commercial accommodation establishments in Barcelona, Spain from 2018 to 2022, by type (in 1,000s)
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Tourists in Barcelona 2000-2023, by travel reason
Tourists in Barcelona 2000-2023, by travel reason
Distribution of tourists in Barcelona, Spain from 2000 to 2023, by travel purpose
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Per capita spend of visitors in Barcelona 2022, by type of expense
Per capita spend of visitors in Barcelona 2022, by type of expense
Average expenditure of tourists in Barcelona, Spain in 2022, by category (in euros)
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Main tourist activities in Barcelona 2023
Main tourist activities in Barcelona 2023
Most popular activities among tourists in Barcelona, Spain in 2023
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Most visited tourist attractions in Barcelona 2022
Most visited tourist attractions in Barcelona 2022
Leading tourist attractions in Barcelona, Spain in 2022, based on number of visitors (in 1,000s)
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Most popular types of websites for planning travels to Barcelona 2021
Most popular types of websites for planning travels to Barcelona 2021
Most used online platforms to plan a trip to Barcelona, Spain in 2021
Hotel market
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- Premium Statistic Number of hotels in Barcelona 1990-2022
- Premium Statistic Number of hotels in Barcelona 2022, by star category
- Basic Statistic Leading hotels in Barcelona 2023, by traveler ratings
- Premium Statistic Hotel capacity in Barcelona 1990-2022
- Premium Statistic Hotel overnights in Barcelona 1990-2022
- Premium Statistic Hotel bed occupancy in Barcelona 1990-2022
- Premium Statistic Monthly ADR of hotel establishments in Barcelona 2021-2022
- Premium Statistic Tourist tax in Barcelona 2023, by accommodation type
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Number of hotels in Barcelona 1990-2022
Number of hotels in Barcelona 1990-2022
Number of hotel establishments in Barcelona, Spain from 1990 to 2022
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Number of hotels in Barcelona 2022, by star category
Number of hotels in Barcelona 2022, by star category
Number of hotel establishments open in Barcelona, Spain as of December 2022, by star rating
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Leading hotels in Barcelona 2023, by traveler ratings
Leading hotels in Barcelona 2023, by traveler ratings
Best-rated hotels in Barcelona, Spain in 2023, based on traveler scores
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Hotel capacity in Barcelona 1990-2022
Hotel capacity in Barcelona 1990-2022
Number of hotel rooms in Barcelona, Spain from 1990 to 2022
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Hotel overnights in Barcelona 1990-2022
Hotel overnights in Barcelona 1990-2022
Number of overnight stays in hotels in Barcelona, Spain from 1990 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
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Hotel bed occupancy in Barcelona 1990-2022
Hotel bed occupancy in Barcelona 1990-2022
Bed occupancy rate of hotels in Barcelona, Spain from 1990 to 2022
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Monthly ADR of hotel establishments in Barcelona 2021-2022
Monthly ADR of hotel establishments in Barcelona 2021-2022
Average daily rate of hotels and hostels in Barcelona, Spain from January 2021 to December 2022 (in euros)
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Tourist tax in Barcelona 2023, by accommodation type
Tourist tax in Barcelona 2023, by accommodation type
Tourist tax in Barcelona, Spain as of April 2023, by type of accommodation (in euros per person and night)
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