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Airbnb in Madrid: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 314 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
Median daily rate
$119.88
Active listings
16,015
25,000 total
Revenue per available night
$34.13

When Madrid Airbnbs perform best

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

Madrid — monthly occupancy 47% 46% 48% 50% 49% 54% 56% 57% 71% 66% 51% 48% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Madrid compares to Spain

Benchmarked against 7 other Spain markets we track, Madrid's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+6 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
-10.5% vs national
National median: $133.9

What kind of Airbnbs are in Madrid?

Of the 16,015 active operating listings, 74% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 30.8% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
Studio: 7.4%1 BR: 61.3%2 BR: 21.3%3 BR: 7.2%4+ BR: 2.7%

Top neighborhoods in Madrid

The 128 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Fuentelareina412%$69.98—
Corralejos754%$69.44—
Recoletos19254%$67.72—
Niño Jesús4530%$63.94—
Cortes76736%$62.96—

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Madrid?
Active Airbnb listings in Madrid run at ~36% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Madrid?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Madrid is approximately $119.88. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Madrid?
There are approximately 16,015 active short-term rental listings in Madrid (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).

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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=7,469, ADR n=14,426.