🇪🇸Spain · Hotel Housekeeping
How much to tip hotel housekeeping in Spain (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash preferred
€1–2 per day
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Cultural notes
Hotel housekeeping in Spain is not part of a deep tipping culture — Catalonia Hotels explicitly notes there is not a strong hotel-tipping norm. That said, €1–2 per day left in the room (or a few euros at the end of stays of 3+ days) is a kind gesture that is increasingly common in 4- and 5-star properties. Use cash — leave it visible with a note saying "gracias" so it is not mistaken for forgotten money.
Common mistakes
Leaving cash without a clear note — housekeepers often will not take it if it is ambiguous.
Frequently asked questions
How much per night for housekeeping in Spain?
€1–2 daily is typical; €5 at the end of a short stay also works.
Should I tip every day or at the end?
Daily is best because staff rotate.
Tipping other services in Spain
- Sit-down restaurantRound up or leave €1–5; up to 5–10% at upscale restaurants
- Counter / takeawayNot expected; loose change if you wish
- CaféNo tip needed; leave loose change (€0.20–0.50) if you wish
- BarNo tip at standing bars; €1–2 per cocktail at craft cocktail bars
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- Concierge€2 for routine bookings; €5–10 for difficult arrangements
- TaxiRound up to nearest €1; ~5–10% for long airport runs
- RideshareNot expected; in-app tip optional
- Food delivery€1–2 in cash or via app
- Grocery delivery€2–5 cash, more for large orders
- HairdresserNot customary; €1–3 if you wish
- SpaNot customary; ~10% or €5–10 at upscale spas
- Tour guide€5–10 per person half-day; €10+ full-day; €10–15 for free walking tours
- Tattoo artistNot customary; €10–20 or ~10% for great work
- Valet€2–5 per car retrieval
- Airport baggage€1–2 per bag if a porter assists
- Busker€0.50–2 in the case or hat
- MoversNot customary; €10–20 per mover for a tough job
- TradespersonNot customary; quoted invoice is final
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Last verified: · Sources: cataloniahotels.com, splendidlyspain.com