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Airbnb in Antwerp: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 300 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Antwerp short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
+13 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$98.28
+4.6% YoY
Active listings
1,831
2,515 total
Revenue per available night
$22.36

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 13 points, while the median daily rate is up 4.6 percent.

Antwerp — occupancy over time 18% 3y ago 2022-09 16% 2y ago 2023-09 23% 1y ago 2024-09 36% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 17.9 points lower. Two years ago, 19.6 points lower.

When Antwerp Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Antwerp short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Antwerp — monthly occupancy 40% 38% 42% 45% 46% 46% 56% 54% 55% 61% 44% 42% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Antwerp compares to Belgium

Benchmarked against 3 other Belgium markets we track, Antwerp's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 36%
Daily rate vs national
+0% vs national
National median: $98.3

What kind of Airbnbs are in Antwerp?

Of the 1,831 active operating listings, 86.7% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 31.3% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 4.8%1 BR: 57.7%2 BR: 25.6%3 BR: 8.2%4+ BR: 3.7%

Top neighborhoods in Antwerp

The 55 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Harmonie4533%$47.84-7.3 pts YoY
Hoboken - West1—$46.76—
Dam948%$43.74+21.7 pts YoY
Merksem - Heide339%$42.23+7.8 pts YoY
Kruininge - Bremweide290%$40.18+80.1 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Antwerp?
Active Airbnb listings in Antwerp run at ~36% occupancy (up 13 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Antwerp?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Antwerp is approximately $98.28, up 4.6% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Antwerp?
There are approximately 1,831 active short-term rental listings in Antwerp (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Antwerp?
Compared to a year ago, Antwerp short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +13 pts, daily rate +4.6%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=1,049, ADR n=1,694.