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Try HostPal free for 7 days →Istanbul has 12,261 active Airbnb listings (of 27,232 listed), counting only homes with at least one booking in the last 12 months. The median listing runs at 18.1% occupancy (down 3.3 points year on year) and £86 a night, for a median annual revenue of £5,706 per listing. Occupancy peaks in September at 34% and dips to 14% in February. Regulation risk is rated high, and a licence is required to operate.
| Neighbourhood | Occupancy | Annual revenue | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaziosmanpasa | 29.6% | £12,305 | 10 |
| Kadikoy | 34.5% | £9,890 | 943 |
| Gungoren | 32.9% | £9,019 | 11 |
| Adalar | 18.1% | £9,008 | 128 |
| Beyoglu | 24.7% | £7,259 | 4,807 |
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.