Bologna Airbnb: 19.7% occupancy (+0 pts YoY), ~£150 median daily rate, 3,882 active listings. Seasonality, top neighbourhoods by revenue and what an…
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 0 points, while the median daily rate is up 20.4 percent.
Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 3.3 points lower. Two years ago, 0 points lower.
When Bologna Airbnbs perform best
Occupancy in Bologna peaks in September at 71% and bottoms out in December at 33%, a 38-point swing across the year. Price the peak, defend the shoulder months with minimum-stay rules, and budget the trough as empty.
| Month | Occupancy | Median nightly rate |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37% | — |
| February | 38% | — |
| March | 48% | — |
| April | 54% | — |
| May | 53% | — |
| June | 57% | — |
| July | 63% | — |
| August | 66% | — |
| September | 71% | — |
| October | 56% | — |
| November | 35% | — |
| December | 33% | — |
Looking ahead, 42% of the next 30 nights are already booked across the market, 36% of the next 60 and 37% of the next 90 (as of 2026-10-18).
How Bologna compares to Italy
Benchmarked against 9 other Italy markets we track, Bologna's metrics tell a clear story.
What kind of Airbnbs are in Bologna?
Of the 3,882 active operating listings, 81.6% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 47.9% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in Bologna
The 6 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the 6 strongest by median annual revenue per listing, led by Porto - Saragozza at £13,632 a year.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | Annual revenue | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto - Saragozza | 1,319 | 23% | £13,632 | £37 | +1.6 pts YoY |
| Santo Stefano | 1,410 | 21.4% | £12,966 | £36 | -1.6 pts YoY |
| Navile | 456 | 21.4% | £10,024 | £27 | +1.7 pts YoY |
| San Donato - San Vitale | 393 | 16.4% | £7,798 | £21 | -0.6 pts YoY |
| Borgo Panigale - Reno | 189 | 16.4% | £6,774 | £19 | +1.6 pts YoY |
| Savena | 115 | 11.5% | £4,832 | £13 | -3.3 pts YoY |
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