Hong Kong Airbnb: 13.2% occupancy (+0 pts YoY), ~£66 median daily rate, 2,479 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 Hong Kong short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 0 points, while the median daily rate is up 22.7 percent.
Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 1.7 points lower. Two years ago, 4.9 points higher.
When Hong Kong Airbnbs perform best
Occupancy in Hong Kong peaks in September at 43% and bottoms out in February at 31%, a 12-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 | 33% | — |
| February | 31% | — |
| March | 33% | — |
| April | 35% | — |
| May | 34% | — |
| June | 35% | — |
| July | 41% | — |
| August | 41% | — |
| September | 43% | — |
| October | 43% | — |
| November | 38% | — |
| December | 33% | — |
Looking ahead, 41% of the next 30 nights are already booked across the market, 37% of the next 60 and 36% of the next 90 (as of 2026-10-18).
What kind of Airbnbs are in Hong Kong?
Of the 2,479 active operating listings, 50.7% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 27.2% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in Hong Kong
The 18 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 Southern at £10,039 a year.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | Annual revenue | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 13 | 9.9% | £10,039 | £28 | +1.7 pts YoY |
| Tuen Mun | 3 | 18.1% | £4,598 | £13 | +10.4 pts YoY |
| Central & Western | 348 | 9.9% | £4,419 | £12 | -3.3 pts YoY |
| Islands | 153 | 11.5% | £3,931 | £11 | +3.3 pts YoY |
| Kwun Tong | 8 | 13.2% | £3,480 | £10 | +2.2 pts YoY |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 1,228 | 15.3% | £3,438 | £9 | -0.6 pts YoY |
| Wan Chai | 466 | 12.9% | £3,230 | £9 | +1.6 pts YoY |
| North | 9 | 13.2% | £3,034 | £8 | +9.9 pts YoY |
| Wong Tai Sin | 6 | 22.5% | £2,934 | £8 | -47 pts YoY |
| Eastern | 47 | 15.3% | £2,750 | £8 | +0 pts YoY |
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