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Airbnb in Hong Kong: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

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

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
24%
+5.9 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$68.86
+2.7% YoY
Active listings
2,513
6,801 total
Revenue per available night
$10.8

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Hong Kong short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 5.9 points, while the median daily rate is up 2.7 percent.

Hong Kong — occupancy over time 12% 2y ago 2023-09 18% 1y ago 2024-09 24% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: Two years ago, 12.5 points lower.

When Hong Kong Airbnbs perform best

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

Hong Kong — monthly occupancy 32% 30% 29% 33% 33% 35% 42% 43% 45% 41% 34% 32% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

What kind of Airbnbs are in Hong Kong?

Of the 2,513 active operating listings, 50.6% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 23.7% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 9.1%1 BR: 65.7%2 BR: 14.9%3 BR: 8.2%4+ BR: 2.1%

Top neighborhoods in Hong Kong

The 18 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Wong Tai Sin424%$26.11-7.2 pts YoY
Southern2118%$18.1+7.6 pts YoY
Central & Western36630%$14.82+8.6 pts YoY
Yau Tsim Mong1,20224%$12.15+1 pts YoY
Tai Po1530%$11.98+20.1 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Hong Kong?
Active Airbnb listings in Hong Kong run at ~24% occupancy (up 5.9 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Hong Kong?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Hong Kong is approximately $68.86, up 2.7% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Hong Kong?
There are approximately 2,513 active short-term rental listings in Hong Kong (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Hong Kong?
Compared to a year ago, Hong Kong short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +5.9 pts, daily rate +2.7%. 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=1,725, ADR n=2,046.