# European hotel and accommodation price trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-hotel-and-accommodation-price-trends > Updated: 2026-08-21T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Data from the German Federal Statistical Office indicates significant variation in hotel and restaurant prices across Europe. Compared to Germany, accommodation is approximately 12% cheaper in Poland and 30% cheaper in the Czech Republic. Southern European destinations, including North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Spain, also offer lower costs relative to Germany. Conversely, northern markets such as Iceland, Norway, and Denmark show significantly higher prices. An analysis of EU accommodation costs from May 2021 to May 2026 reveals that average hotel prices have risen by roughly 46.5% continent-wide, a rate that has outpaced overall inflation. The most substantial price increases were recorded in popular tourist locations, specifically Greece, Spain, and Croatia, where prices surged by 92.2%, nearly doubling since 2021. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Germany travel and leisure: Hotel deals and camping cost comparisons Germany offers diverse travel options, from luxury wellness hotels in Brandenburg and Lüneburger Heide to budget camping, which averages 41 euros per night for families in high season. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-travel-and-leisure-hotel-deals-and-camping-cost-comparisons ### 2026-07-28: European Hotel Prices: Germany Finds Poland and Czech Cheaper, While Croatia Nearly Doubles Since 2021 German data shows Poland and the Czech Republic are cheaper than Germany for hotels, while EU analysis reveals average accommodation prices rose 46.5 % since 2021, with Croatia’s rates almost doubling. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-hotel-prices-germany-finds-poland-and-czech-cheaper-while-croatia-nearly-doubles-since-2021 --- Cite as: European hotel and accommodation price trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-hotel-and-accommodation-price-trends