Cities Skylines 2 hotels and how to build them for tourists

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Looking to build hotels in Cities Skylines 2? While building hotels was straightforward in the previous title, Colossal Order shakes things up in the sequel.

If you’re wondering about what’s changed, check out our elaborate Cities Skylines 2 vs Cities Skylines comparison. And check out if Cities Skylines 2 is on Game Pass to check it out on Microsoft’s service.

How to construct hotels in Cities Skylines 2

Unlock the Tourist Destinations in the Progression menu and then create commercial zones to spawn hotels in Cities Skylines. These come in many types: hostels, lodgings, motels, and full-blown hotels. While I haven’t got them in the high-density commercial zones yet, I expect them to have even higher tiers of hotels for tourists.

Hotels add a sizable chunk of income to your finances, helping you get out of debt in Cities Skylines 2. And don’t worry if tourism takes a while to kick off. Here’s a guide on how to make money fast in Cities Skylines 2 without resorting to the tourist industry. It’ll take a while to pick up since the tourist attractions are rather costly to build and maintain.

The game also has a handy chart that shows the number of occupied and vacant hotel rooms. This lets you see your tourism stats at a glance. Just remember that attracting tourists isn’t as easy as attracting residents to your city. In addition to keeping your citizens happy, you’ll need to ensure a booming commercial sector in addition to maintaining parks and other attractive spaces.

That covers hotels in Cities Skylines 2. Before you get to hotels, get your basics right. We’ve got a Cities Skylines 2 beginners guide with some helpful information. And if you’re familiar with city builders, consider checking out some Cities Skylines 2 tips and tricks. You can try the game out on PC. As for Cities Skylines 2 on Xbox and PS5, expect a 2024 launch.

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