Tourist accommodation capacity decreased by over 16% in 2020
The accommodation capacity of tourist reception structures in the fourth quarter of 2020 was 16,526,600 places, 16.9% lower than in the same period of 2019, according to data provided by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
In the total tourist accommodation capacity in operation, hotels held a share of 58%, agrotourism guesthouses 15.2%, tourist guesthouses 12.7%, tourist villas 4.4%, hostels 3.6%, motels 3.2%, tourist chalets 1.8%, and other types of tourist reception structures with accommodation functions 1.1%.
3-star hotels represented 46.2% of the total tourist accommodation capacity, followed by 4-star hotels – 33.8%, 2-star hotels – 12.3%, 5-star hotels – 6.4%, 1-star hotels – 1.2%, and unclassified hotels – 0.1%.
By county, the largest share of tourist accommodation capacity in operation is held by Brasov County with 13.3%, followed by the Municipality of Bucharest with 9.5%, Prahova County with 5.5%, Valcea County with 5%, Cluj County with 4.5%, Bihor County with 4.2%, and Constanta and Suceava counties (each with 4%).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Romania’s tourist accommodation capacity decrease in 2020?
In the fourth quarter of 2020, the capacity decreased by 16.9% compared to the same period in 2019, reaching approximately 16.5 million places.
Which type of accommodation holds the largest market share?
Hotels dominate the market, accounting for 58% of the total tourist accommodation capacity in operation.
Which Romanian counties have the most accommodation places?
Brasov leads with 13.3% of the total capacity, followed by Bucharest (9.5%) and Prahova County (5.5%).