Quick answer
Greece requires a national STR registration number (AMA) on every listing. A 2025 freeze paused new STR registrations in three central Athens districts (Koukaki, Exarchia, Kolonaki) for one year while regulations are reviewed.
Athens short-let rules at a glance
Licence requiredNo
Registration requiredYes
Host must be presentNo
Planning permission requiredNo
Annual night capNone
Regulatory riskMedium
Last verifiedJuly 2026
Worst-case scenario
Freeze becomes permanent in central districts; revenue concentrates in suburban areas.
How Athens's rules shape the market
There are currently 11,022 active short-term-rental listings operating in Athens (of 15,134 total). Median occupancy across those is 18.1%. The median nightly rate is £92.
FAQ
Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Athens?
Athens does not require a license, but hosts must register their short-term rental with the city.
Beyond the rules
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