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Try HostPal free for 7 days →Edinburgh has 5,555 active Airbnb listings (of 6,342 listed), counting only homes with at least one booking in the last 12 months. The median listing runs at 34.5% occupancy (down 3.3 points year on year) and £213 a night, for a median annual revenue of £26,078 per listing. Occupancy peaks in September at 73% and dips to 49% in February.
| Neighbourhood | Occupancy | Annual revenue | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Town West | 39.5% | £46,848 | 208 |
| Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street | 46% | £45,360 | 709 |
| Canonmills and New Town North | 37.8% | £42,968 | 86 |
| Currie East | 69.9% | £40,800 | 6 |
| Tollcross | 39.5% | £36,270 | 309 |
Source: Inside Airbnb 2026-09 snapshot, active listings only; figures in GBP at reference rates. The paid report above adds the financial model, stress tests and verdict for a specific address.