Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Bucharest, Romania, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Bucharest, Romania? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 61% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 60€. Hosts earned on average 1055€ per month.
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Market summary in Bucharest
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
1055€
$960 USD
YoY Revenue Change
4%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
61%
~18 days/month
Average Daily Rate
60€
$55 USD
Seasonality Index
40%
demand variation
Best Months
October, May
peak season
Worst Months
January, February
low season
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What Bucharest's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the June 2025 to May 2026 analysis period, Bucharest averaged 61% occupancy across 502 active listings, eleven points above the two-city Romanian benchmark of roughly 55.5% (Brasov sits at 50%) and the strongest occupancy in the country sample. That high, steady fill rate reflects the business-travel base: nights booked per year reach 220 versus 180 in seasonal Brasov, and the seasonality index is a low 40% against Brasov's volatile 73%.
ADR is the trade-off. At 60 EUR per night Bucharest sits just below the country average ADR (around 62 EUR) because business travellers favour value and supply is deep. Volume still wins: average monthly revenue of 1,048 EUR tops Brasov's 905 EUR, and revenue is up 3% year on year. The takeaway for managers is a high-occupancy, moderate-rate market where consistent weekday demand, not peak-season rate spikes, drives the return.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Bucharest
Average occupancy rate by month in Bucharest, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 59.2% | 62.2% |
| Aug 2025 | 60.6% | 64.5% |
| Sep 2025 | 68.7% | 68.2% |
| Oct 2025 | 70.9% | 70.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.9% | 65.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.5% | 60.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.7% | 51% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.2% | 60.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.4% | 63% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.1% | 60% |
| May 2026 | 68.7% | 66% |
| Jun 2026 | 59% | 61.1% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Bucharest (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Bucharest (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Bucharest
Bucharest is Romania's business and government capital, generating roughly a quarter of national GDP and hosting the regional offices of Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle, so a large share of Airbnb demand here is corporate and conference travel that runs steadily through the working week rather than concentrating on weekends. The city's 500-plus active listings serve consultants, relocating tech staff and suppliers visiting the IT and outsourcing clusters in Sector 1 and Pipera.
Leisure demand layers on top of that base: visitors come for the Palace of Parliament, the restored Belle Epoque streets of the Lipscani Old Town, and a nightlife scene that has made the centre a budget city-break destination for Western European travellers arriving through Henri Coanda (Otopeni) airport. The mix of weekday business stays and weekend tourism is what keeps Bucharest's occupancy high and its calendar fuller than seasonal coastal or mountain Romanian markets.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Bucharest
Bucharest's demand is unusually flat for a European city because the business base props up the shoulder months. The API marks October and May as the strongest months and January and February as the weakest, which tracks the conference calendar and the cold continental winter when temperatures regularly fall below freezing. May and September-October combine mild weather with full business activity, making them the best windows to push nightly rates.
Summer is hot, often reaching 35C in July and August, and brings the event spikes worth pricing for: the George Enescu International Festival fills the city across late August into September in its festival years, while June hosts open-air events such as the Kimaro Festival in Piata Constitutiei and Balkan Beats at Romexpo (mid-June). Christmas and New Year produce a short city-break bump, but the deep low of January-February is the period to discount or target longer corporate stays.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Bucharest
Sector 1 is the premium choice for short-term rental, covering Dorobanti, Aviatorilor, Floreasca and the Herastrau Park area: embassies, pre-war villas, the best restaurants and the airport corridor make it the natural home for business guests and higher ADRs. Sector 3 contains Lipscani, the pedestrianised Old Town, where compact studios near the bars and clubs command strong weekend occupancy from leisure and stag travellers but face noise complaints and faster wear.
Sector 2 (Floreasca lake, Tei, Obor) and the university quarter of Cotroceni in Sector 5 offer quieter, residential alternatives that suit longer corporate and relocation stays. The outer sectors (4 and 6, Berceni and Drumul Taberei) are cheaper, metro-connected dormitory districts where you trade central walkability for lower acquisition costs and a more price-sensitive guest.
Short-term rental rules in Bucharest
Renting short-term in Bucharest is legal but requires formal authorisation. Hosts must obtain a tourism classification certificate (certificat de clasificare) from the Ministry of Economy, registering the unit as a tourist accommodation structure such as apartments or rooms for rent, alongside proof of ownership and evidence the property meets safety and sanitation standards. Romanian rental income from platforms like Airbnb and Booking must also be declared to ANAF for tax.
Enforcement is tightening. From January 2026 Bucharest applies a tourist tax of about 10 lei (roughly 2 EUR) per guest night, and authorities have moved against unlicensed rentals with proposed fines of 10,000 to 40,000 lei for operating without classification. Under the EU short-term rental regulation taking effect in 2026, every listing must also display a registration number, so verify your classification and registration are current before listing.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Bucharest
Bucharest averaged 61% occupancy over the June 2025 to May 2026 period, across roughly 500 active listings. That is about eleven points above the Romanian benchmark and the highest in the country sample, driven by steady year-round business travel that keeps the calendar fuller, with around 220 booked nights per year and a low seasonality swing.
October and May are the strongest months, combining mild weather with full business activity, so push rates then. Summer brings event spikes worth pricing for, including the George Enescu Festival in late August and September and June open-air festivals. January and February are the deep low, best for discounts or longer corporate stays.
Yes. You must obtain a tourism classification certificate from the Ministry of Economy, registering the unit as tourist accommodation with proof of ownership and safety compliance, and declare income to ANAF. A roughly 2 EUR per night tourist tax applies from 2026, unlicensed operation risks fines of 10,000 to 40,000 lei, and EU rules now require a registration number on each listing.
Sector 1 (Dorobanti, Floreasca, Aviatorilor) is the premium pick for business guests and higher rates, near embassies and the airport. Lipscani Old Town in Sector 3 delivers strong weekend leisure occupancy but more noise and wear. Cotroceni and Floreasca lake suit quieter longer stays; outer sectors trade central access for lower costs.