Can I freely let my apartment through Airbnb or Booking?

Not without registration. Short-term letting to tourists legally counts as accommodation under the Tourism Act (Zakon za turizma). Apartments and guest rooms fall into class В and are registered with the mayor of the municipality; hotels and guesthouses go through star categorisation. In addition, registration in the National Tourism Information System (ESTI) is mandatory and free. From 20 May 2026 EU Regulation 2024/1028 applies, requiring a single registration number and monthly data reporting for platform listings. Letting without registration risks fines and delisting. Svetlana explains the necessary steps for your municipality.