Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Barcelona, Spain?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Barcelona, Spain?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Barcelona, Spain?

Spain / Barcelona

Barcelona, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, Spain

A typical short-term rental listing in Barcelona is booked for 314 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 86% and an average daily rate of €132. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was €39K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 12,715 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: €39K/yr
Occupancy Rate
86%
Avg Daily Rate
€132
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
19,792
Big
YoY Revenue Change
-9.64%
Best Month
August
Regulation
Lenient
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** Period: 2023 Aug - 2024 July | Last Updated on: 12th September, 2024
Revenue By Month
2023-08 - 2024-07
Low
€2,496
Average
€3,656
High
€4,623



Is Airbnb Profitable in Barcelona?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 86% median occupancy rate is considered a good market for Airbnb. The graph below shows the average monthly host income by month.
Tip! investing in a short-term rental can be highly stable and profitable. It’s stable because housing has been one of the most stable asset classes. Also, when you can’t do an Airbnb anymore, you can still rent it out to a long-term tenant with a lower yield. It is highly profitable because the monthly cash flow from short-term rental investment typically is double the amount of traditional rentals.

Starting an Airbnb in Barcelona

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Barcelona. Very few Airbnb listing currently have put their license number on their Airbnb listing. This likely means the local government is not strictly enforcing the short-term rental-related regulations.
We made a guide on things you need to know before starting an Airbnb in Spain, learn how much it costs to start an Airbnb and if it’s profitable to start an Airbnb.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Barcelona
A typical listing recorded a 86% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 93.09% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from United states is the largest group. Learn more about guest origin!.

You can find the distribution graph of daily rate and revenue in our market dashboard.
Occupancy Rate: 86%
12,715 Active Listings
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Explore Barcelona's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Barcelona for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Barcelona? Look no further!
  1. La Rambla
  2. Sagrada Família
  3. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic)
  4. Park Güell
  5. Barceloneta Beach
  6. Casa Batlló
  7. Montjuïc
  8. Camp Nou
  9. La Boqueria Market
  10. Passeig de Gràcia
Top demand Airbnb in Barcelona
Airbtics has been tracking all Airbnb listings since 2019. This allows us to understand interesting metrics, like which properties earn the most in the market. Here are our top picks. Go to the app to find detailed information about 12,715 listings.
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (69)
Modern Apartment with a Rooftop Terrace
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€129
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (105)
1.2 New stylish apt with roof top swimming pool!!
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€113
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (26)
Habitación con aire acond. ideal para estudiantes
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€46
Daily Rate
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (286)
Habitación exterior y luminosa en Collblanc.
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€39
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (115)
Stylish Flat next Barcelona FC Stadium PR1
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€106
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 2 Bed
⭐5.0 (81)
2.1 Brand new & cozy Apartment by Barcelona Touch Apartments
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
€119
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Barcelona
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Barcelona. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
SweetInn2464.5$1,23,234
AB Apartment Barcelona2124.3$1,23,234
Stay U-Nique1594.5$1,23,234
Habitat Apartments1254.4$1,23,234
Alba1914.0$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Barcelona
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Barcelona. You might wonder about more specific data before buying an Airbnb property. For example, how much can an average listing with 4 bedrooms and a pool make? Or, what is the seasonality in booking? When is the peak month? Click the below button and check out more in-depth vacation rental data for free.
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