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Bucharest short-term rental rules (2026)

Romania
Conditional
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.

Classification certificate is the key requirement authorizing paid guests.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required

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Guest registration

The law in Romania requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

Deadline: On arrival

Authority: Police (Ministry of Internal Affairs) and the tourism ministry, on request

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Bucharest rules

14 rules on record for Bucharest, 1 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: pmb.ro (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Bucharest?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Classification certificate is the key requirement authorizing paid guests.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Bucharest?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Do hosts in Bucharest have to register their guests?

The law in Romania requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. Deadline: On arrival. Authority: Police (Ministry of Internal Affairs) and the tourism ministry, on request.

When were the Bucharest rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Bucharest on 6 Nov 2026.

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