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Airbnb in Oslo: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 299 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
24%
+9.2 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$112.99
-2.7% YoY
Active listings
8,027
12,160 total
Revenue per available night
$12.33

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.

Oslo — occupancy over time 10% 3y ago 2022-09 8% 2y ago 2023-09 15% 1y ago 2024-09 24% Now 2025-09

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.

Oslo — monthly occupancy 58% 57% 56% 63% 62% 63% 70% 70% 71% 66% 59% 56% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

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.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 3.7%1 BR: 54.8%2 BR: 27.9%3 BR: 9.6%4+ BR: 3.9%

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.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Sentrum15542%$41.33+6.9 pts YoY
Frogner1,11024%$16.68+7.6 pts YoY
Gamle Oslo1,61524%$15.79+5.9 pts YoY
St. Hanshaugen93424%$14.4+7.6 pts YoY
Grünerløkka1,60130%$13.36+13.6 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Oslo?
Active Airbnb listings in Oslo run at ~24% occupancy (up 9.2 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Oslo?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Oslo is approximately $112.99, down 2.7% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Oslo?
There are approximately 8,027 active short-term rental listings in Oslo (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Oslo?
Compared to a year ago, Oslo short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +9.2 pts, daily rate -2.7%. 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=6,471, ADR n=6,365.