Sarajevo
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Overview
Annual Rev
KM20.9k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
KM144
12 mo avg
↑28%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
25 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
KM43
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sarajevo market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +KM 24,794 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +KM 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 KM 4•••• | 🔒 KM 2•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +KM 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 KM 3•••• | 🔒 KM 2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +KM 7••• (+••%) | 🔒 KM 3•••• | 🔒 KM 2•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +KM 6••• (+••%) | 🔒 KM 3•••• | 🔒 KM 2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +KM 4••• (+••%) | 🔒 KM 2•••• | 🔒 KM 2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +KM 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 KM 2•••• | 🔒 KM 2•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +KM 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 KM 2•••• | 🔒 KM 2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +KM 3••• (+••%) | 🔒 KM 2•••• | 🔒 KM 2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +KM 1••• (+•%) | 🔒 KM 2•••• | 🔒 KM 2•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +KM 1••• (+•%) | 🔒 KM 2•••• | 🔒 KM 2•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (7.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.7 nights)
1 bedroom (6.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (BAM 27)
3 bedrooms (BAM 22)
2 bedrooms (BAM 18)
1 bedroom (BAM 14)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (78%)
Independent hosts (22%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sarajevo market averaged 2,861 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 56% over two years.
An average Sarajevo listing earns BAM16K/year. High-performing listings earn BAM43K, while low-performing listings earn BAM7K.
Average occupancy in Sarajevo is 25%, producing RevPAR of BAM34 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sarajevo, at BAM26K.
Rules vary across Sarajevo. Sarajevo: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business registration recommended. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally. Jahorina: Lenient. Tourist zone with informal rental market, basic registration suggested. Very light enforcement, widespread unregistered operations. Bjelašnica: Lenient. Mountain resort area, minimal formal requirements beyond basic business permits. Little to no enforcement, most hosts operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sarajevo Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in November and March.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (97%), Internet (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+24%), Air Conditioning (+20%), TV (+19%).
Average daily rate in Sarajevo is BAM160, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Sarajevo book an average of 26 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 17% higher than weekday occupancy.