Berlin Airbnb market: 38% occupancy (+1.8pts YoY), ~$120.96 ADR. Regulation: Berlin's Zweckentfremdungsverbot (misappropriation ban) requires a permit for any STR of an entire dwelling. Primary res
Year-over-year performance
Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Berlin short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 1.8 points, while the median daily rate is up 0 percent.
When Berlin Airbnbs perform best
Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Berlin short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.
License & regulation
Berlin's Zweckentfremdungsverbot (misappropriation ban) requires a permit for any STR of an entire dwelling. Primary residences can be let up to 90 days/year with a registration number. Non-primary residences require a special permit, rarely granted.
Source: https://www.berlin.de/sen/finanzen/steuern/zweckentfremdung/
What kind of Airbnbs are in Berlin?
Of the 7,246 active operating listings, 70.9% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 41.8% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in Berlin
The 138 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexanderplatz | 580 | 38% | $77 | -4.7 pts YoY |
| Plänterwald | 19 | 38% | $75.49 | +1.8 pts YoY |
| Prenzlauer Berg Südwest | 244 | 33% | $73.66 | -3.2 pts YoY |
| Regierungsviertel | 80 | 50% | $72.79 | +15.5 pts YoY |
| Altstadt-Kietz | 3 | 38% | $67.93 | +13.3 pts YoY |
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