Important information: city tax in venice

We kinldy inform you that from August 24th 2011, the city tax will be introduced for all tourist establishments located in the island of Venice and its mainland. The tax will be paid by the customer on the spot.
Summarized below, you may find costs and exemptions (valid for 4-star hotels):

EURO 4,00 per person per day – high season
EURO 2,00 per person per day – low season

High season includes the following periods:

from 05.12.2011 to 11.12.2011
from 23.12.2011 to 08.01.2012 (Christmas and New Year)
from 04.02.2012 to 22.02.2012 (Carnival)
from 01.04.2012 to 31.10.2012
from 03.12.2012 to 09.12.2012
from 23.12.2012 to 31.12.2012

Exemptions provided:

Children up to 10 years old
People who stay more than 5 consecutive days , limited from the sixth night.
50% Reduction for young people between 10 and 16 years old

For more information visit the offical website of the Local Government