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Airbnb in Copenhagen: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 299 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+13.6 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$174
+4.3% YoY
Active listings
14,741
22,994 total
Revenue per available night
$16.43

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Copenhagen short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 13.6 points, while the median daily rate is up 4.3 percent.

Copenhagen — occupancy over time 16% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

When Copenhagen Airbnbs perform best

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

Copenhagen — monthly occupancy 73% 70% 70% 74% 74% 74% 77% 78% 78% 81% 78% 75% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

What kind of Airbnbs are in Copenhagen?

Of the 14,741 active operating listings, 92.5% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 18.2% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 0.8%1 BR: 58.1%2 BR: 25.3%3 BR: 11.9%4+ BR: 3.9%

Top neighborhoods in Copenhagen

The 11 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Indre By2,20930%$33.25+10.3 pts YoY
Vesterbro-Kongens Enghave2,63030%$17.99+13.6 pts YoY
Amager Vest1,30824%$16.2+7.6 pts YoY
Amager st1,14930%$15.07+11.9 pts YoY
Frederiksberg1,50724%$14.99+10.3 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Copenhagen?
Active Airbnb listings in Copenhagen run at ~30% occupancy (up 13.6 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Copenhagen?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Copenhagen is approximately $174, up 4.3% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Copenhagen?
There are approximately 14,741 active short-term rental listings in Copenhagen (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Copenhagen?
Compared to a year ago, Copenhagen short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +13.6 pts, daily rate +4.3%. 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=12,942, ADR n=10,532.