How much to tip hotel housekeeping in Italy (2026 Guide)
€1–2 per day, left in the room
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Cultural notes
A small daily cash tip for housekeeping is appreciated but not expected. Leave it daily on the nightstand or pillow rather than at checkout, since the cleaner who serviced your room on day three may not be the one cleaning on departure day. In luxury 5-star properties the amount commonly doubles.
Common mistakes
Leaving one lump sum at checkout — different staff may have cleaned across your stay; leaving cash in obvious places without a note can be ambiguous (slip it into a marked envelope or under a note saying "grazie").
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip housekeeping every day?
Daily is best. The cleaner may rotate between days, so daily ensures the right person is recognized.
How much in a luxury hotel?
€2–5 per day is appropriate for 5-star properties.
Tipping other services in Italy
- Sit-down restaurantRound up or leave €1–2 per person; 5–10% at nicer restaurants
- Counter / takeawayNot expected; drop coins in the tip jar if you wish
- Café€0.10–0.20 at the counter ("al banco"); €1 if seated with table service
- BarRound up to the nearest euro; €1 per cocktail at craft cocktail bars
- Porter€1–2 per bag, €2–3 minimum
- ConciergeNo tip for routine; €5–10 for moderate effort; €10–20 elaborate
- TaxiRound up the fare to the nearest €1–5
- RideshareNot expected; round up via app or €1 cash for luggage help
- Food delivery€1–3 for the rider; round up to nearest euro
- Grocery delivery€2–5 cash, more for large orders
- HairdresserNot customary; €2–5 if you wish
- SpaNot customary; €5–10 or 5–10% if exceptional
- Tour guide€5–10 per person half-day; €10–20 per person full-day; €10+ for free tours
- Tattoo artistNot customary; €10–20 or ~10% for exceptional work
- Valet€2–5 per car retrieval at hotels and high-end restaurants
- Airport baggage€1–2 per bag for porters
- Busker€0.50–2 in the hat if you stopped to enjoy
- MoversNot customary; €10–20 per mover for a tough job
- TradespersonNot customary; quoted price is final
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Last verified: · Sources: radicalstorage.com, eatingarounditaly.com