Lisbon Airbnb market: 30% occupancy (+0.4pts YoY), ~$85.32 ADR. Regulation: Portugal's Alojamento Local (AL) regime requires a registration number on every listing. The 2023 Mais Habitação law pau
Year-over-year performance
Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Lisbon short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 0.4 points, while the median daily rate is down 8.1 percent.
Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 3.7 points lower. Two years ago, 5.3 points lower.
When Lisbon Airbnbs perform best
Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Lisbon short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.
License & regulation
Portugal's Alojamento Local (AL) regime requires a registration number on every listing. The 2023 Mais Habitação law paused new AL registrations in 'pressure zones' covering most of central Lisbon. Existing licences are renewable but no new ones are being issued in those zones.
Source: https://www.portaldofinanciamento.pt/legislacao/lei-56-2023-mais-habitacao
What kind of Airbnbs are in Lisbon?
Of the 18,499 active operating listings, 78.7% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 36.2% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in Lisbon
The 131 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igreja Nova e Cheleiros | 15 | 14% | $42.55 | -7.4 pts YoY |
| Turcifal | 6 | 24% | $37.48 | -54.9 pts YoY |
| Santa Maria Maior | 2,884 | 36% | $36.94 | -11.7 pts YoY |
| Misericrdia | 2,092 | 42% | $34.13 | -4.8 pts YoY |
| Cadaval e Pro Moniz | 10 | 39% | $31.64 | +30.2 pts YoY |
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