Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Krakow, Poland, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Krakow, Poland? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 68% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 85€. Hosts earned on average 1653€ per month.
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
1653€
$1504 USD
YoY Revenue Change
4%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
68%
~20 days/month
Average Daily Rate
85€
$77 USD
Seasonality Index
61%
demand variation
Best Months
August, July
peak season
Worst Months
January, February
low season
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What Krakow's occupancy and ADR actually mean
For the analysis period 2025-06 to 2026-05, Krakow listings run at 68% average occupancy with an average daily rate of 84€ and average monthly revenue around 1,652€ per listing, across roughly 276 active listings. Krakow is the only Polish city in our dataset, so these figures effectively set the national benchmark rather than sitting above or below a peer average.
Revenue grew about 5% year on year, a modest but positive trend. The seasonality index of 61% signals meaningful summer-to-winter swing, consistent with the July-August peak and January-February trough, and the city averaged 244 booked nights per year. Practically, that means budgeting for strong summer cash flow and using dynamic pricing to defend occupancy through the slow first quarter.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Krakow
Average occupancy rate by month in Krakow, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 73.9% | 75% |
| Aug 2025 | 79.7% | 74.7% |
| Sep 2025 | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Oct 2025 | 72.1% | 71.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.1% | 62.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.2% | 69.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.8% | 49.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.1% | 62.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.8% | 62.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.2% | 72% |
| May 2026 | 69.3% | 70.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.7% | 74.3% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Krakow (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Krakow (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Krakow
Krakow is Poland's leading tourist destination and the gravitational centre of its short-term rental market, drawing visitors to the medieval Old Town (Stare Miasto), Europe's largest market square, Wawel Castle and the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz. The compact, walkable historic core means most Airbnb demand concentrates within a tight ring around the Main Market Square and Planty park, where guests want to stay steps from the sights.
Demand is a mix of European city-break travellers, weekend and stag groups arriving through the well-connected Balice (John Paul II) airport, and a steady stream of cultural and historical tourism, including day-trippers heading to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka salt mine. This blend of short leisure stays keeps unit turnover high and supports year-round occupancy rather than a single narrow season.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Krakow
Krakow's humid continental climate gives it warm summers and cold, often snowy winters, and demand follows that curve. Peak months are July and August, when long days and outdoor terraces fill the Old Town; the API confirms August and July as the strongest months. The low point is the deep winter of January and February, the city's quietest stretch once the festive crowds have gone.
A dense events calendar smooths the shoulders. June is especially busy: the Wianki midsummer festival on the Vistula (around 20-21 June) and the Jewish Culture Festival in Kazimierz (roughly 25-29 June) draw large crowds. The mid-August Pierogi Festival around the Assumption (15 August) reinforces the summer peak, and December's Christmas markets on the Main Square create a reliable winter spike before the January slump.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Krakow
Stare Miasto (the Old Town) is the premium zone: highest nightly rates and strongest occupancy, but also the area most exposed to future rental caps because residents and the city complain about tourism pressure. Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter, is the trendiest district for younger guests, packed with bars, galleries and restaurants, and commands strong rates while offering a slightly more local feel.
Podgórze, across the river and home to the former ghetto and the Schindler Factory museum, offers quieter, better-value stays that appeal to history-focused travellers and longer bookings. Areas just outside the Planty ring trade some nightly rate for steadier mid-week occupancy and lower acquisition costs, making them a sensible hedge if Old Town supply tightens under new rules.
Short-term rental rules in Krakow
Until now Krakow has had no dedicated licence for short-term rentals: hosts simply register the activity as non-hotel lodging and meet tax and safety obligations, which is why enforcement has been light and most listings have operated without any formal permit.
That is changing. Under the EU short-term rental regulation, Poland must run a central registration system by 20 May 2026, requiring every listing to display a unique registration number, with ads lacking one prohibited and stronger fines for non-compliance. Proposed national law would also let municipalities designate restricted zones and cap rentals in high-pressure areas, with Krakow's Old Town and Kazimierz the most likely first targets. Operators should plan to register early and watch for local zoning limits in the historic core.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Krakow
Across the 2025-06 to 2026-05 period, Krakow listings averaged 68% occupancy, equivalent to about 244 booked nights per year over roughly 276 active listings. Occupancy is healthy and fairly resilient thanks to year-round city-break demand, though it swings with a strong summer peak and a quieter January-February low.
July and August are the strongest months, when warm weather and festivals like the mid-August Pierogi Festival fill the Old Town. June is also busy with the Wianki and Jewish Culture festivals, and December's Christmas markets lift winter demand. January and February are the weakest, so use dynamic pricing to protect occupancy then.
Historically no specific licence was required beyond registering as non-hotel lodging and paying tax. However, under EU rules Poland must launch a central registration system by 20 May 2026, requiring a unique registration number on every listing. Plan to register early, as ads without a number will be prohibited and fines are increasing.
Stare Miasto (Old Town) earns the highest rates and occupancy but faces the strongest risk of future rental caps. Kazimierz, the Jewish quarter, is trendy and commands strong rates. Podgórze offers quieter, better-value stays for history-focused guests. Locations just outside the Planty ring trade rate for steadier mid-week bookings.