Hotels.com Get a Room Forecast: Searches Surge 245% as Total Solar Eclipse Nears

Hotels.com® data shows lodging searches are up 245% year-on-year for destinations along the path of the August 12 total solar eclipse, as astro-tourists race to secure accommodation in some of Europe’s top eclipse-viewing destinations.

Travel Demand Surge
- Hotel searches along the eclipse path are up 245% year‑over‑year.
- Top destinations seeing the biggest spikes:
- Valencia, Spain → +245% searches, avg. rate $285/night.
- Mallorca Island, Spain → +170% searches, avg. rate $405/night.
- Reykjavík, Iceland → +100% searches, avg. rate $610/night.

Recommended Stays
- Caro Hotel (Valencia) → Boutique luxury in restored historic buildings.
- Zoëtry Mallorca Wellness & Spa → Countryside retreat with wellness focus.
- Reykjavik Natura – Berjaya Iceland Hotels → Comfort, local art, spa, near city attractions.

Booking Tips from Hotels.com
- Book early → Availability shrinks as the eclipse date approaches.
- Flexibility helps → Choose properties with Free Cancellation.
- Compare locations → Nearby neighborhoods may offer better rates.
- Unlock rewards → Member prices and loyalty points stretch budgets further.

Why the Rush?
Astrotourism is booming — travelers want to combine a once‑in‑a‑lifetime celestial event with a vacation in Europe’s most scenic destinations.

This eclipse is expected to be one of the largest travel drivers of 2026, blending astronomy with tourism.