Oslo short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.
Year-over-year performance
Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Oslo short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 9.2 points, while the median daily rate is down 2.7 percent.
Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 14.1 points lower. Two years ago, 15.8 points lower.
When Oslo Airbnbs perform best
Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Oslo short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.
What kind of Airbnbs are in Oslo?
Of the 8,027 active operating listings, 88.4% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 24.5% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in Oslo
The 17 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentrum | 155 | 42% | $41.33 | +6.9 pts YoY |
| Frogner | 1,110 | 24% | $16.68 | +7.6 pts YoY |
| Gamle Oslo | 1,615 | 24% | $15.79 | +5.9 pts YoY |
| St. Hanshaugen | 934 | 24% | $14.4 | +7.6 pts YoY |
| Grünerløkka | 1,601 | 30% | $13.36 | +13.6 pts YoY |
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