STR Market Report
Barcelona
Catalonia, Spain • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
35%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~11 nights booked per month on average
150 €
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
8,097
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
1575 €
~11 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Restricted
Heavy restrictions — often limited to owner-occupied primary residences or capped permits
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
3 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
67%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Over half of supply is run by professional investors — a highly competitive market
1.3/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.
82%
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
barcelona-spain 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
Highest Occupancy Pocket
la Barceloneta
Avg occupancy: 48.7%
Best Balanced Opportunity
la Dreta de l'Eixample
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1la Dreta de l'Eixample
- 2la Sagrada Família
- 3la Vila de Gràcia
- 4l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
- 5Sant Antoni
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-12-14Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home64.6%
- Private Room34.2%
- Shared Room0.6%
- Hotel Room0.6%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Price distribution is not available yet for this market sample.
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the Under $50 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Dec (55.9% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| la Dreta de l'Eixample | 2,404 | — | 36.4% | — |
| el Raval | 1,330 | — | 46.3% | — |
| el Barri Gòtic | 1,167 | — | 43.4% | — |
| Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera | 1,141 | — | 42.5% | — |
| la Vila de Gràcia | 1,056 | — | 41.8% | — |
| la Sagrada Família | 1,047 | — | 41.3% | — |
| l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample | 1,006 | — | 40.8% | — |
| Sant Antoni | 947 | — | 38.1% | — |
| el Poble Sec | 823 | — | 42.8% | — |
| la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample | 766 | — | 40.7% | — |
| Sant Gervasi - Galvany | 589 | — | 38.3% | — |
| el Fort Pienc | 489 | — | 43.9% | — |
| el Poblenou | 486 | — | 45.7% | — |
| la Barceloneta | 482 | — | 48.7% | — |
| Sants | 321 | — | 39.9% | — |
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 Barcelona a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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