Key figures and differences between the four options
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | 4 rooms / 8 beds | A B&B uses part of the family home and includes breakfast. Since 2021 it may be operated either as a non-business or business activity, while keeping the limit of 4 rooms and 8 beds. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | 6 rooms / 12 beds | Affittacamere is a professional room-based accommodation facility, up to 6 rooms and 12 beds, normally in no more than two apartments in the same building. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | CAV are furnished houses/apartments intended for tourists without hotel services. The rules concern housing units and permitted services, not one general room/bed cap. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Tourist rental is distinct from CAV: it remains a rental contract and must not turn into an accommodation activity by providing incompatible services. Codes, public-safety obligations and the 2026 national rule apply. |
Bed & Breakfast
A B&B uses part of the family home and includes breakfast. Since 2021 it may be operated either as a non-business or business activity, while keeping the limit of 4 rooms and 8 beds.
Affittacamere / room accommodation
Affittacamere is a professional room-based accommodation facility, up to 6 rooms and 12 beds, normally in no more than two apartments in the same building.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
CAV are furnished houses/apartments intended for tourists without hotel services. The rules concern housing units and permitted services, not one general room/bed cap.
Tourist rentals
Tourist rental is distinct from CAV: it remains a rental contract and must not turn into an accommodation activity by providing incompatible services. Codes, public-safety obligations and the 2026 national rule apply.
Operational checks before starting
1. Choose the legal accommodation category
Before filing any application, you need to determine whether the project is a B&B, Affittacamere, CAV or simply a tourist rental: services, capacity, taxation and procedures differ.
2. Municipality / SUAP
Check SCIA, CIA/notification requirements, tourist tax, any local regulations and the online procedures of the competent Municipality.
3. Property and capacity
Check permitted use where required, minimum room sizes, bathrooms, safety, condominium rules and the number of beds that can actually be authorised.
4. Codes and guests
Obtain the regional/provincial code where required and then the CIN; activate tourism statistics reporting, Alloggiati Web and the other applicable obligations.
Official sources and reference texts
- Campania Region — Regional Law 5/2001, current B&B text
- SURAP Campania Region
- Ministry of Tourism — BDSR/CIN FAQs updated in 2026
This page is an AIBBA operational summary and does not replace the legislation, subsequent measures, current forms or checks with the SUAP/Municipality. For any individual property, official sources and a concrete verification of requirements always prevail.