Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Baku, Azerbaijan, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Baku, Azerbaijan? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 49% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 48€. Hosts earned on average 685€ per month.
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Market summary in Baku
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
685€
$623 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-20%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
49%
~15 days/month
Average Daily Rate
48€
$44 USD
Seasonality Index
53%
demand variation
Best Months
August, July
peak season
Worst Months
February, January
low season
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What Baku's occupancy and ADR actually mean
For the analysis period June 2025 to May 2026, Baku listings averaged 50% occupancy, an ADR of 48 euros and about 690 euros in average monthly revenue across roughly 178 booked nights a year. Baku is the only Azerbaijani market in our dataset, so these figures effectively set the national benchmark rather than sitting above or below other cities.
The numbers describe a high-volume, modest-rate market: occupancy is solid but the low ADR keeps monthly takings restrained. Seasonality is pronounced at 52%, confirming the wide gap between the August-July peak and the January-February trough. Revenue is down 20% year on year, signalling softening rates or rising supply among the 486 active listings, so pricing discipline in the shoulder and low season matters more than chasing peak nights.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Baku
Average occupancy rate by month in Baku, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 54.5% | 54.2% |
| Aug 2025 | 47% | 55.1% |
| Sep 2025 | 50.4% | 50.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 33.8% | 43.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 45% | 55.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.6% | 27.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.4% | 36.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.6% | 46.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 48% | 46.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.8% | 56.2% |
| May 2026 | 58.7% | 47.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.1% | 50.3% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Baku (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Baku (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Baku
Baku draws a mix of business travellers and leisure tourists that sustains year-round Airbnb demand. As the Caspian capital and headquarters of Azerbaijan's energy sector, the city pulls in corporate visitors tied to oil-and-gas firms and the many transnational companies based in the Nasimi business core, while leisure demand centres on the UNESCO-listed Old City (Icherisheher), the Caspian seafront Boulevard, Flame Towers and the Heydar Aliyev Center.
A large share of guests are regional travellers from Russia, the Gulf states, Turkey and Iran, plus a growing flow of European weekend visitors arriving through Heydar Aliyev International Airport. This blend of short corporate stays midweek and tourist stays at weekends is what gives Baku Airbnb hosts a steadier booking base than a purely seasonal beach market would.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Baku
Demand is strongly seasonal, peaking in the warm, dry months of July and August when Caspian-coast weather is at its best; the API data confirms August and July as the strongest months. Spring (April-May) and early autumn (September-October) are the mild shoulder periods that travel guides rate as the most comfortable time to visit, and they bring reliable leisure bookings.
Two fixed events lift rates sharply. The Novruz spring festival in March fills the Old City with markets and performances, and the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the Baku City Circuit runs 23-26 September 2026, with the race moved to Saturday the 26th to avoid a national day of mourning. The low point is winter, January and February, when the cold, windy 'City of Winds' weather thins out tourist arrivals and leaves mostly business travel.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Baku
Sabail is the prime short-term-rental district: it holds the walled Old City, the Maiden Tower, the Boulevard and Fountains Square, so listings here command the highest nightly rates and the most consistent tourist bookings. Nasimi, the commercial and government core around Nizami (Torgovaya) Street, suits business guests with its offices, shopping and central location, and books steadily on weekdays.
Yasamal and Narimanov are quieter, mostly residential districts just northwest of the centre; they offer lower-priced, more local stays that appeal to budget travellers and longer bookings rather than peak tourist demand. Districts further out such as Binagadi, Khatai and Sabunchu are residential and industrial, with thin short-stay demand outside special events.
Short-term rental rules in Baku
Azerbaijan has no dedicated national short-term-rental licensing regime; there is no specific law requiring platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com to police listings, so hosts are individually responsible for meeting registration, tax and reporting obligations. A short-term let is generally treated as a residential lease of under 90 days.
The key change for hosts is tax. Rental income from residential property let by individuals is taxed at source at 10%, and from 1 January 2025 owners may appoint an agent (a company or individual) to handle withholding and reporting. There is no city-wide Baku permit scheme specific to Airbnb, but operators should keep proper records, declare income and confirm any building or condominium rules before listing.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Baku
Across the June 2025 to May 2026 analysis period, Baku listings averaged 50% occupancy, equivalent to roughly 178 booked nights a year. That is a solid, fairly high-volume rate, though it swings widely between the July-August summer peak and the quiet, windy winter months of January and February.
July and August are the strongest months, when warm, dry Caspian weather drives peak demand. The April-May and September-October shoulder seasons book reliably, and rates spike around the March Novruz festival and the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (23-26 September 2026). January and February are the weakest.
Azerbaijan has no dedicated short-term-rental licence, and there is no Baku-specific Airbnb permit. Hosts are personally responsible for compliance: rental income for individuals is taxed at source at 10%, and since 1 January 2025 owners can appoint an agent to handle withholding. Declare income and check your building's rules.
Sabail is the top choice, covering the Old City, Maiden Tower, the Boulevard and Fountains Square, with the highest rates and steadiest tourist bookings. Nasimi's central business core suits weekday corporate guests. Yasamal and Narimanov are quieter residential areas better for budget and longer stays.