STR Market Report
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
57%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~17 nights booked per month on average
HK$109
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
1,258
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
HK$1,864
~17 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.
39%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
0.7/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.
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
hong-kong-china 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
Kwun Tong
Avg nightly rate: HK$4,984
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Islands
Avg occupancy: 50%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Kwun Tong
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Yau Tsim Mong
- 2Central & Western
- 3Wan Chai
- 4Islands
- 5Kowloon City
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2026-05-26Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Private Room57.4%
- Entire Home38.5%
- Unknown2.2%
- Shared Room1.6%
- Hotel Room0.3%
Takeaway: private room dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $501–1000 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yau Tsim Mong | 2,564 | HK$594 | 39% | — |
| Wan Chai | 1,441 | HK$643 | 30.8% | — |
| Central & Western | 1,228 | HK$1,124 | 33.7% | — |
| Islands | 292 | HK$1,137 | 50% | — |
| Eastern | 292 | HK$693 | 30.4% | — |
| Kowloon City | 253 | HK$644 | 41.8% | — |
| Sham Shui Po | 171 | HK$514 | 24.7% | — |
| Southern | 151 | HK$1,218 | 20.4% | — |
| Sai Kung | 99 | HK$2,662 | 42.9% | — |
| Yuen Long | 40 | HK$1,055 | 28.8% | — |
| Sha Tin | 40 | HK$1,406 | 38.9% | — |
| Tsuen Wan | 33 | HK$954 | 34% | — |
| Tuen Mun | 30 | HK$1,818 | 34.5% | — |
| Kwun Tong | 30 | HK$4,984 | 45.2% | — |
| Tai Po | 28 | HK$907 | 36.9% | — |
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 Hong Kong a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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