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Airbnb in Bologna: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 306 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+10.3 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$158.76
+15.7% YoY
Active listings
3,544
4,642 total
Revenue per available night
$32.08

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Bologna short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 10.3 points, while the median daily rate is up 15.7 percent.

Bologna — occupancy over time 18% 3y ago 2022-09 16% 2y ago 2023-09 20% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 11.9 points lower. Two years ago, 13.6 points lower.

When Bologna Airbnbs perform best

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

Bologna — monthly occupancy 40% 40% 50% 55% 53% 60% 66% 69% 72% 62% 40% 33% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Bologna compares to Italy

Benchmarked against 9 other Italy markets we track, Bologna's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
+21.5% vs national
National median: $130.7

What kind of Airbnbs are in Bologna?

Of the 3,544 active operating listings, 82.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 42.2% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
Studio: 3.3%1 BR: 66.5%2 BR: 23.7%3 BR: 5.2%4+ BR: 1.3%

Top neighborhoods in Bologna

The 6 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Santo Stefano1,26730%$39.1+7 pts YoY
Porto - Saragozza1,19930%$37.04+7 pts YoY
Navile39924%$27.97+5.9 pts YoY
San Donato - San Vitale38230%$25.27+15.2 pts YoY
Borgo Panigale - Reno18430%$14.9+18.5 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Bologna?
Active Airbnb listings in Bologna run at ~30% occupancy (up 10.3 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Bologna?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Bologna is approximately $158.76, up 15.7% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Bologna?
There are approximately 3,544 active short-term rental listings in Bologna (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Bologna?
Compared to a year ago, Bologna short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +10.3 pts, daily rate +15.7%. 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=2,043, ADR n=3,283.