Antwerp Airbnb: 21.4% occupancy (+0 pts YoY), ~£112 median daily rate, 1,768 active listings. Seasonality, top neighbourhoods by revenue and what an…
Year-over-year performance
Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Antwerp short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 0 points, while the median daily rate is up 44.5 percent.
Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 5 points lower. Two years ago, 1.6 points higher.
When Antwerp Airbnbs perform best
Occupancy in Antwerp peaks in July at 53% and bottoms out in January at 34%, a 19-point swing across the year. Price the peak, defend the shoulder months with minimum-stay rules, and budget the trough as empty.
| Month | Occupancy | Median nightly rate |
|---|---|---|
| January | 34% | — |
| February | 37% | — |
| March | 37% | — |
| April | 41% | — |
| May | 41% | — |
| June | 43% | — |
| July | 53% | — |
| August | 51% | — |
| September | 53% | — |
| October | 52% | — |
| November | 37% | — |
| December | 38% | — |
Looking ahead, 42% of the next 30 nights are already booked across the market, 39% of the next 60 and 38% of the next 90 (as of 2026-10-18).
How Antwerp compares to Belgium
Benchmarked against 3 other Belgium markets we track, Antwerp's metrics tell a clear story.
What kind of Airbnbs are in Antwerp?
Of the 1,768 active operating listings, 88% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 35.2% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in Antwerp
The 55 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the 10 strongest by median annual revenue per listing, led by Harmonie at £18,872 a year.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | Annual revenue | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonie | 42 | 38.7% | £18,872 | £52 | +5.8 pts YoY |
| Eilandje | 43 | 32.9% | £17,716 | £49 | +11.5 pts YoY |
| Zurenborg | 22 | 24.7% | £16,218 | £44 | +6.6 pts YoY |
| Ekeren Centrum | 3 | 21.4% | £15,259 | £42 | +1.6 pts YoY |
| Universiteitsbuurt | 140 | 33.7% | £14,827 | £41 | +9 pts YoY |
| Deurne Oost | 5 | 8.2% | £14,771 | £40 | -1.7 pts YoY |
| Dam | 8 | 47.7% | £14,734 | £40 | -1.6 pts YoY |
| Kiel | 14 | 27.2% | £14,102 | £39 | +1.7 pts YoY |
| Theaterbuurt-Meir | 156 | 26.9% | £14,045 | £39 | +0.6 pts YoY |
| Hoboken - West | 1 | — | £13,439 | £37 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Antwerp?
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Antwerp?
How many active Airbnb listings are in Antwerp?
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Antwerp?
Keep exploring
Get the full Antwerp investment report
Property-level financials, stress tests, neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdowns, and an AI verdict on whether to buy.
See the full report →Your guests are texting right now
HostPal answers them on WhatsApp 24/7 — in 50+ languages, from your own house rules and guidebook. Emergencies get escalated to you; the WiFi password doesn't. Live in under 10 minutes, no PMS required.
Try HostPal free for 7 days →