Key figures and differences between the four categories
| Type | Rooms / beds | Practical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | Max 4 accommodation units; no single overall bed cap | The 2024 law uses the concept of accommodation units/rooms according to the categories provided. The B&B is linked to the operator’s stable presence while open; capacity depends on technical standards and classification. |
| Affittacamere / regional equivalent | Max 6 accommodation units; no single overall bed cap | Affittacamere: up to 6 accommodation units, in one or two housing units as provided by law; it is an accommodation facility and may provide the permitted services. |
| CAV / holiday apartments | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | CAV: self-contained furnished housing units with bathroom and kitchen, managed as one business. The law does not impose one overall room/bed cap for the entire activity. |
| Tourist rental | No single regional cap on rooms/beds | Furnished apartments for tourist use/rentals are separate from CAV and are subject to notification and a regional code, in addition to the CIN. |
Bed & Breakfast
The 2024 law uses the concept of accommodation units/rooms according to the categories provided. The B&B is linked to the operator’s stable presence while open; capacity depends on technical standards and classification.
Affittacamere / room-based accommodation
Affittacamere: up to 6 accommodation units, in one or two housing units as provided by law; it is an accommodation facility and may provide the permitted services.
Holiday homes and apartments (CAV)
CAV: self-contained furnished housing units with bathroom and kitchen, managed as one business. The law does not impose one overall room/bed cap for the entire activity.
Tourist rentals
Furnished apartments for tourist use/rentals are separate from CAV and are subject to notification and a regional code, in addition to the CIN.
Checks to carry out before you start
1. Identify the correct accommodation category
Before filing any application, determine whether the project is a B&B, an Affittacamere, a CAV or a simple tourist rental: permitted services, accommodation capacity, taxation and procedures differ.
2. Municipality and SUAP
Check whether a SCIA, CIA or other notification is required, together with tourist tax rules, any local regulations and the online procedures of the competent Municipality.
3. Property and accommodation capacity
Check permitted use where required, minimum room sizes, bathrooms, safety requirements, condominium rules and the number of beds that can actually be authorised.
4. Identification codes and guest-related obligations
Obtain the regional or provincial code where required and then the CIN; activate tourism-statistics reporting, Alloggiati Web and any other applicable obligations.
Official sources and reference texts
- Liguria Region — Tourism
- Liguria regulatory database
- Ministry of Tourism — BDSR/CIN FAQs updated in 2026
This page provides an AIBBA practical summary. It does not replace the legislation, subsequent measures, current forms or checks with the SUAP and Municipality. For an individual property, always rely on official sources and a specific verification of the applicable requirements.