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Airbnb in Budapest: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

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By HostPal Editorial·Updated 8 days ago·Source: Government registry

Budapest Airbnb market: live listing data. Regulation: No national night cap; light registration only. STR-friendly market for now.

At a glance
Median occupancy
Median daily rate
Active listings
Revenue per available night

License & regulation

Risk: lowLicense requiredRegistration required

No national night cap; light registration only. STR-friendly market for now.

Worst case
District VI passed a referendum to phase out STR; expect similar pressure in District V/VII. Budget for a 60-night cap as a downside.

Source: https://hungarytoday.hu/budapest-short-term-rental-airbnb-ban-referendum/

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Budapest?
Budapest does not require a license, but hosts must register their short-term rental with the city.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2026-07 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.