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Airbnb in Edinburgh: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 307 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
-15 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$198.12
-2.5% YoY
Active listings
4,407
4,936 total
Revenue per available night
$67.18

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Edinburgh short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is down 15 points, while the median daily rate is down 2.5 percent.

Edinburgh — occupancy over time 51% 1y ago 2024-09 36% Now 2025-09

When Edinburgh Airbnbs perform best

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

Edinburgh — monthly occupancy 42% 44% 48% 54% 55% 59% 64% 66% 70% 64% 44% 45% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Edinburgh compares to United Kingdom

Benchmarked against 4 other United Kingdom markets we track, Edinburgh's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+6 pts vs national
National median: 30%
Daily rate vs national
+39.3% vs national
National median: $142.2

What kind of Airbnbs are in Edinburgh?

Of the 4,407 active operating listings, 72.7% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 48.3% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 1.9%1 BR: 54.2%2 BR: 29.5%3 BR: 9.9%4+ BR: 4.5%

Top neighborhoods in Edinburgh

The 111 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Balerno and Bonnington Village927%$140.97+11.4 pts YoY
Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street59836%$123.19-23.7 pts YoY
Canonmills and New Town North6566%$107.44+1.9 pts YoY
Stockbridge10048%$98.04-11.2 pts YoY
New Town West18736%$94.11-12.5 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Edinburgh?
Active Airbnb listings in Edinburgh run at ~36% occupancy (down 15 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Edinburgh?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Edinburgh is approximately $198.12, down 2.5% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Edinburgh?
There are approximately 4,407 active short-term rental listings in Edinburgh (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Edinburgh?
Compared to a year ago, Edinburgh short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy -15 pts, daily rate -2.5%. 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=1,788, ADR n=4,403.