Do you tip at hotels in Spain?

Tipping in Spain's hotels If you order something from the room service, you can tip the person who delivers your meal or drinks. In this case 1€ for drinks is more than enough, and 2€ is fair for any other meal. If you want to tip your chambermaid, you can leave a few euro coins at the end of your stay.



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In Spain, tipping is entirely optional and it's not very common. You may see people leaving small change at cafés and bars and, eventually, someone tipping at a nice expensive restaurant. But most of the time, you won't see anyone other than tourists leaving a tip.

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Pro tip: Tip everyone: While most travelers know to tip a bellman or valet, few leave anything for the front-desk agent—despite their enormous power to influence the quality of your stay. “The front desk isn't a tipped position, so when you do tip, it makes them beholden to you,” Tomsky said.

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While room service attendants often receive an automatic gratuity as part of the room service bill, other employees may only receive tips occasionally. Then there are the all-inclusive resorts, which cover gratuities as part of your stay. It often depends on the situation, the services, and how luxurious the hotel is.

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Spaniards are very passionate about food and do not take it lightly when their food is criticized or modified in any way. Other habits to avoid when dining in Spain is to not place your elbows on the table, do not slurp your food or burp in public. All these actions are considered bad etiquette in Spain.

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A general rule of thumb is $3 to $5 per night for budget and midrange hotels, and up to $10 a night for luxury hotels and resorts (or more if the service is really high end).

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The average suggested tip amount is $2-3 per day and up to $5 per day if you're staying at a 4 or 5-star hotel.

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Popular Mobile Payment Apps for Tipping. Several mobile payment apps are widely used for tipping hotel staff. One of the most popular options is Venmo, which allows you to send money to individuals easily. Another popular app is PayPal, which offers a range of payment options and is widely accepted.

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Your hotel will probably charge a 10% service fee. On top of this, give the hotel staff €1-€2 per bag and a small tip for housekeeping. A tip of 5-10% is expected, but many restaurants charge a service fee. Tip your tour guide a total of 10% of the cost of the tour.

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  • Do not talk about religion. The Spanish have a strong sense of religious pride.
  • Do not expect dinner in the evening to be any time before 9pm.
  • Do not plan anything for a Tuesday 13th as this is seen as an unlucky date.


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Spanish bars and restaurants often have very few waiters. This means one person often attends to more than 10 tables at a time. Waiters will take your plates when you finish, but will never bring you the check unless you ask for it. Delivering an unsolicited bill to a table is extremely rude in Spain.

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Bellstaff/porter: $1 to $5 per bag The hotel staff that's responsible for lugging your belongings to and from your room should be tipped a dollar or two. However, if they're tasked with hauling particularly heavy luggage or take the time to show you the amenities in your room, your tip should reflect the added service.

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How to Tip During Your Stay. There are different ways to tip hotel housekeeping during your stay. You can leave cash in an envelope with a note that says “Thank you” or “Housekeeping” on the nightstand or desk. Alternatively, you can hand the tip directly to the housekeeper and thank them for their hard work.

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Tipping hotel housekeeping hasn't traditionally been part of standard practice. As recently as June 2019 the CEO of Hilton said that he “typically do[es] not leave a tip” for housekeepers.

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