Accommodation prices in southern Spain have soared for the 2027 solar eclipse. Hotels and rentals in key Andalusian provinces are nearly sold out. Some listings now exceed €10,000 per night.
Accommodation prices in Andalusia have reached unprecedented levels ahead of the total solar eclipse set for August 2, 2027. In provinces such as Málaga, Almería, Granada and Cádiz, the cost of hotels, apartments and even basic rooms has surged, with some listings now demanding over €10,000 for a single night. The spike is directly linked to the rare astronomical event, which will be fully visible only in a narrow southern strip of Spain.
Platforms like Airbnb and Booking show that availability is already scarce. In Almería, a three-bedroom house in Las Negras is listed at €3,436 per night, while a two-bedroom apartment in Estepona, Málaga, is offered at €4,233. In Málaga city, a double room at the hotel Larios Málaga is advertised for €7,592. According to Holidu, a major accommodation platform, demand in the eclipse zone has multiplied by six compared to regular dates, and by 8.5 in the days following the most recent eclipse. The most sought-after night is the eve of the event, as visitors aim to secure their spot in advance.
Hotel chains and local associations confirm that the surge is not limited to a few properties. Major hotels in Málaga, such as Miramar, Only You, Aurea Palacio de la Tinta and Zenit, are already fully booked. The same pattern is seen in Cádiz and Almería, where even hostels and budget hotels report no vacancies. The few remaining rooms are priced far above normal rates. For example, Room Mate Valeria in Málaga has only three rooms left at €743 each, while some Airbnb listings in the province now start at €1,000 per night. A central hostel room in Málaga is offered at €999 for the eclipse night, compared to just €110 a month earlier.
In Tarifa’s Bolonia beach area, a six-person house is listed at €10,000 for the night of the eclipse, nearly 30 times its usual rate. The owner reports receiving several lucrative offers from abroad and has raised prices in response to the extraordinary demand. Other properties in the region have followed suit, with some apartments in Málaga’s historic centre now exceeding €13,000 per night, and one seven-bed property reaching €16,674.
Consumer groups acknowledge that these price hikes, while extreme, are legal under current regulations. There is no restriction on tourist accommodation pricing, except in cases where a booking is cancelled and relisted at a higher rate. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has expressed concern about dynamic pricing models, which can lead to sharp increases during periods of high demand. However, recent legal changes only prohibit price hikes in emergencies such as natural disasters, not for events like eclipses.
The eclipse will be visible in a narrow band stretching from Cabo de Gata in Almería, across the Costa Tropical in Granada, the Costa del Sol from Nerja to Estepona, and through Cádiz, where the phenomenon will last the longest. Ceuta and Melilla will also experience the full eclipse. The surge in bookings follows the impact of this year’s eclipse, which generated widespread interest and spectacular images. For those planning to travel, weather conditions may also play a role in viewing opportunities, as highlighted in recent coverage of cloud forecasts for eclipse visibility in Spain.
For context, Spain’s tourism sector has seen similar spikes in accommodation prices during major events, but the scale of the current surge is notable. The legal framework allows for dynamic pricing except in civil emergencies. The 2027 eclipse is expected to draw thousands of visitors to southern Spain, putting further pressure on local infrastructure and accommodation supply. Travellers are advised to book early and monitor both availability and weather forecasts as the event approaches.
