STR Market Report
Athens
Attica, Greece • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
31%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~9 nights booked per month on average
80 €
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
10,825
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
744 €
~9 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
50%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Over half of supply is run by professional investors — a highly competitive market
1.4/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
99%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
High compliance rate — regulations are actively enforced here. Budget for permitting before listing.
🏖️ Demand Seasonality: Summer peak
Peak demand June–August; shoulder spring/fall; lower winter occupancy
Market Overview
athens-greece is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
ΚΕΡΑΜΕΙΚΟΣ
Avg nightly rate: 239 €
Highest Occupancy Pocket
ΚΥΨΕΛΗ
Avg occupancy: 38.9%
Best Balanced Opportunity
ΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΟ ΤΡΙΓΩΝΟ-ΠΛΑΚΑ
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1ΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΟ ΤΡΙΓΩΝΟ-ΠΛΑΚΑ
- 2ΚΟΥΚΑΚΙ-ΜΑΚΡΥΓΙΑΝΝΗ
- 3ΝΕΟΣ ΚΟΣΜΟΣ
- 4ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟ-ΕΞΑΡΧΕΙΑ-ΝΕΑΠΟΛΗ
- 5ΑΓΙΟΣ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ-ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΒΑΘΗΣ
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-09-26Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home92.5%
- Private Room6.9%
- Hotel Room0.4%
- Shared Room0.3%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Oct (54.6% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΟ ΤΡΙΓΩΝΟ-ΠΛΑΚΑ | 3,253 | 155 € | 29.6% | — |
| ΚΟΥΚΑΚΙ-ΜΑΚΡΥΓΙΑΝΝΗ | 1,406 | 134 € | 28.7% | — |
| ΝΕΟΣ ΚΟΣΜΟΣ | 1,174 | 92 € | 33% | — |
| ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟ-ΕΞΑΡΧΕΙΑ-ΝΕΑΠΟΛΗ | 1,110 | 104 € | 35.3% | — |
| ΑΓΙΟΣ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ-ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΒΑΘΗΣ | 1,003 | 68 € | 33.8% | — |
| ΠΑΓΚΡΑΤΙ | 630 | 88 € | 33% | — |
| ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΑΤΤΙΚΗΣ | 590 | 74 € | 38.7% | — |
| ΚΟΛΩΝΑΚΙ | 526 | 148 € | 31.1% | — |
| ΑΚΡΟΠΟΛΗ | 482 | 165 € | 33.1% | — |
| ΑΜΠΕΛΟΚΗΠΟΙ | 477 | 101 € | 33.9% | — |
| ΘΗΣΕΙΟ | 468 | 126 € | 27.5% | — |
| ΠΕΤΡΑΛΩΝΑ | 458 | 87 € | 33.1% | — |
| ΚΕΡΑΜΕΙΚΟΣ | 432 | 239 € | 27.4% | — |
| ΚΥΨΕΛΗ | 304 | 127 € | 38.9% | — |
| ΣΤΑΔΙΟ | 286 | 116 € | 35.9% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Athens a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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