Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Cologne, Germany

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Cologne, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Cologne Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
2,514 65% €121 €29,445

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Cologne Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Cologne

Ranked by Listing Score among the 2,514 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Cologne. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Band and Breakfast
3 BR · Room · Cologne
4.8
872 reviews
85–100% €33 €10,473 View listing
#2 90
Cozy apartment in Brühl near Cologne/Bonn
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
4.8
705 reviews
84% €66 €16,860 View listing
#3 90
Apartment Wilhelmstr. for up to 3 people
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
4.9
568 reviews
85–100% €87 €28,459 View listing
#4 90
Band & Breakfast
3 BR · Room · Cologne
4.9
523 reviews
85–100% €33 €9,995 View listing
#5 90
Private room in one-family house
1 BR · Room · Cologne
4.8
415 reviews
85–100% €35 €6,499 View listing
#6 90
Kemenate Garten E(r)den
Room · Cologne
4.9
356 reviews
82% €32 €7,595 View listing
#7 90
Modern apartment near Phantasialand Self check-in
2 BR · Entire condo · Cologne
5.0
231 reviews
81% €142 €38,883 View listing
#8 90
Flat for 3 between Cologne and Bonn
2 BR · Entire home · Cologne
5.0
229 reviews
85–100% €90 €25,739 View listing
#9 90
Small cottage with 2 rooms
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Cologne
5.0
222 reviews
82% €68 €19,773 View listing
#10 90 4.9
187 reviews
79% €99 €29,450 View listing
#11 90
Guest room in Brühl
Room · Cologne
5.0
173 reviews
85–100% €69 €11,650 View listing
#12 90
26 sqm Underground Apartment near Cologne
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
5.0
170 reviews
85–100% €81 €27,463 View listing
#13 90
Surrounded by lakes and forests.
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
5.0
125 reviews
85–100% €115 €37,384 View listing
#14 90
At the gates of Cologne
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
5.0
111 reviews
85% €132 €35,702 View listing
#15 90
Relaxed in Brühl - With beautiful view / North
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
5.0
96 reviews
85–100% €64 €11,032 View listing
#16 90
Cozy room with kitchenette 20 sqm
1 BR · Entire home · Cologne
4.8
92 reviews
81% €49 €15,551 View listing
#17 90
Studio Apartment (A) in Hürth-Köln (42 sqm)
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
5.0
90 reviews
84% €98 €25,754 View listing
#18 90
Charming centrally located apartment in Brühl
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
4.9
90 reviews
85–100% €89 €9,822 View listing
#19 90
Guest apartment in the west of Cologne
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
5.0
77 reviews
85–100% €127 €26,156 View listing
#20 90
Very comfortable apartment
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
4.8
72 reviews
85–100% €63 €6,167 View listing
#21 90
Cool vacation apartment in Brühl Phantasialand
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
5.0
62 reviews
81% €71 €12,851 View listing
#22 90
Stylish time-out with garden - 15 min to Cologne
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
5.0
61 reviews
79% €143 €37,557 View listing
#23 90 4.9
61 reviews
85–100% €49 €10,356 View listing
#24 90 5.0
59 reviews
85–100% €174 €35,752 View listing
#25 90
Live between Cologne and Bonn, in 50389 Wesseling
2 BR · Entire condo · Cologne
5.0
57 reviews
85–100% €106 €24,051 View listing
#26 90
NOVA Blume I Phantasialand I Cologne I Bonn
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
5.0
53 reviews
85–100% €187 €47,764 View listing
#27 90
3-room apartment (72 square meters) with large roof terrace.
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
4.9
51 reviews
85–100% €68 €6,250 View listing
#28 90 4.8
48 reviews
85–100% €40 €5,459 View listing
#29 90
live between Cologne and Bonn in 50389 Wesseling
2 BR · Entire condo · Cologne
5.0
47 reviews
85–100% €108 €26,986 View listing
#30 90
Modern apartment near the stadium.
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Cologne
5.0
46 reviews
85–100% €205 €19,298 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Cologne Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Cologne?

    Band and Breakfast ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 872 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from €5,459 to €47,764, with a median of €19,536, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Cologne.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 65% across Cologne during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

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Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.