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Airbnb in Brussels: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 305 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
32%
+2.4 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$98.28
+1.1% YoY
Active listings
4,587
6,131 total
Revenue per available night
$26.89

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Brussels short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 2.4 points, while the median daily rate is up 1.1 percent.

Brussels — occupancy over time 19% 3y ago 2022-09 21% 2y ago 2023-09 30% 1y ago 2024-09 32% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 12.8 points lower. Two years ago, 10.6 points lower.

When Brussels Airbnbs perform best

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

Brussels — monthly occupancy 44% 41% 42% 46% 46% 50% 57% 56% 63% 65% 48% 48% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Brussels compares to Belgium

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

Occupancy vs national
-4 pts vs national
National median: 36%
Daily rate vs national
+0% vs national
National median: $98.3

What kind of Airbnbs are in Brussels?

Of the 4,587 active operating listings, 76.6% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 33.6% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
Studio: 6.5%1 BR: 67.6%2 BR: 18.4%3 BR: 4.9%4+ BR: 2.5%

Top neighborhoods in Brussels

The 19 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Bruxelles1,41630%$41.47-8.4 pts YoY
Jette5531%$30.46+15.1 pts YoY
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe3048%$26.35+18.4 pts YoY
Saint-Gilles48532%$25.92-2.5 pts YoY
Ganshoren1951%$25.92+35.4 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Brussels?
Active Airbnb listings in Brussels run at ~32% occupancy (up 2.4 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Brussels?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Brussels is approximately $98.28, up 1.1% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Brussels?
There are approximately 4,587 active short-term rental listings in Brussels (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Brussels?
Compared to a year ago, Brussels short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +2.4 pts, daily rate +1.1%. 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=2,433, ADR n=3,932.