Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Essen, Germany

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Essen, 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.

Essen Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
965 56% €96 €20,496

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Essen

Ranked by Listing Score among the 965 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Essen. 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
Outstanding apartment next to Messe Essen&DUS
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.9
430 reviews
85–100% €74 €9,361 View listing
#2 90
Cozy - well-equipped apartment near fairground
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
362 reviews
85–100% €78 €16,704 View listing
#3 90
Cozy studio
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
296 reviews
85–100% €49 €15,357 View listing
#4 90
Cozy apartment in Kettwig
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.8
262 reviews
84% €59 €14,275 View listing
#5 90
Welcome to Anna and Bernd’s home
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
228 reviews
80% €71 €19,936 View listing
#6 90
Best feeling in the centre of Werden/own Entrance
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
183 reviews
85–100% €99 €30,716 View listing
#7 90
Schönes Apartment in Bottrop
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.9
152 reviews
85–100% €44 €7,768 View listing
#8 90
Apartment in Bredeney
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
140 reviews
84% €74 €23,270 View listing
#9 90
Apartment in Bredeney
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.9
122 reviews
85% €66 €22,904 View listing
#10 90
Spacious, modern 110 sqm apartment near Messe Essen
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.9
112 reviews
83% €140 €42,430 View listing
#11 90
Family-friendly green oasis near Lake Baldeney
1 BR · Entire condo · Essen
5.0
100 reviews
79% €93 €27,096 View listing
#12 90
design_meets_history
1 BR · Entire loft · Essen
5.0
97 reviews
85% €77 €22,806 View listing
#13 90
PrimeTime Suite for 8+ kitchen/WiFi
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
83 reviews
80% €201 €57,742 View listing
#14 90
Life&Work am Uni-Klinikum Fitness + AmbilightTV
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.9
76 reviews
80% €93 €26,902 View listing
#15 90
Beautiful attic apartment in Essen on Lake Baldeney
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
67 reviews
85–100% €85 €23,850 View listing
#16 90
Feeling Home - 3 rooms/parking/Uniklinikum/fair
2 BR · Entire condo · Essen
5.0
66 reviews
85–100% €92 €24,315 View listing
#17 90
Helles Apartment in Bottrop Stadtmitte
1 BR · Entire condo · Essen
5.0
50 reviews
85–100% €58 €11,938 View listing
#18 90
Petite Home in Essen Werden - New
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
48 reviews
82% €76 €20,509 View listing
#19 90
Bright apartment with rooftop terrace
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.8
47 reviews
85–100% €82 €14,725 View listing
#20 90
Sweet little home in Kettwig
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.9
45 reviews
85–100% €62 €8,294 View listing
#21 90
Central small apartment
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
26 reviews
81% €63 €16,879 View listing
#22 90
Airconditioned Flat in central Ruhrarea location
1 BR · Entire condo · Essen
4.9
25 reviews
85% €88 €22,446 View listing
#23 90
PrimeTimeSuite:Kitchen+WiFi+Modern
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.9
21 reviews
81% €107 €28,962 View listing
#24 90
Individual apartment with terrace
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
20 reviews
79% €65 €8,308 View listing
#25 90
Ground floor apartment with balcony Kampstr.9
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.8
16 reviews
79% €49 €5,978 View listing
#26 90
Nice apartment in the city of Bottrop
1 BR · Entire condo · Essen
5.0
14 reviews
85–100% €66 €9,636 View listing
#27 90
M i l a s C o z y H o m e
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.8
13 reviews
80% €56 €16,141 View listing
#28 90
LöwenTal apartment with terrace and parking
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
4.8
10 reviews
85–100% €94 €9,881 View listing
#29 89
Centrally located in the Ruhr area, very flexible by car
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
193 reviews
76% €74 €21,472 View listing
#30 89
Luxurious first floor apartment near the fair
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Essen
5.0
136 reviews
77% €186 €54,274 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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Essen Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    Outstanding apartment next to Messe Essen&DUS ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.9 guest rating from 430 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 €5,978 to €57,742, with a median of €20,223, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 84%, compared with 56% across Essen 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.

    Explore listing-level data in Essen →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

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.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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