Athens Airbnb market: 30% occupancy (+11.9pts YoY), ~$78.84 ADR. Regulation: Greece requires a national STR registration number (AMA) on every listing. A 2025 freeze paused new STR registrations in
Year-over-year performance
Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Athens short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 11.9 points, while the median daily rate is up 1.4 percent.
Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 11.9 points lower. Two years ago, 11.9 points lower.
When Athens Airbnbs perform best
Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Athens short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.
How Athens compares to Greece
Benchmarked against 4 other Greece markets we track, Athens's metrics tell a clear story.
License & regulation
Greece requires a national STR registration number (AMA) on every listing. A 2025 freeze paused new STR registrations in three central Athens districts (Koukaki, Exarchia, Kolonaki) for one year while regulations are reviewed.
Source: https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/airbnb-rentals/
What kind of Airbnbs are in Athens?
Of the 11,383 active operating listings, 95.3% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 53.2% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in Athens
The 44 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ΖΑΠΠΕΙΟ | 162 | 24% | $39.96 | -18.7 pts YoY |
| ΚΟΥΚΑΚΙ-ΜΑΚΡΥΓΙΑΝΝΗ | 1,102 | 30% | $30.35 | +2.1 pts YoY |
| ΑΚΡΟΠΟΛΗ | 365 | 32% | $29.38 | +5.7 pts YoY |
| ΘΗΣΕΙΟ | 346 | 24% | $27.32 | -2.3 pts YoY |
| ΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΟ ΤΡΙΓΩΝΟ-ΠΛΑΚΑ | 2,199 | 24% | $20.3 | +1 pts YoY |
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