Veliko Tarnovo
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Overview
Annual Rev
лв14.9k
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 лв1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
21 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
лв34
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Veliko Tarnovo market data as of June 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 | 18 (9%) | +BGN 46,756 (+193%) | BGN 70,955 | BGN 24,199 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Studio (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (BGN 48)
3 bedrooms (BGN 33)
2 bedrooms (BGN 15)
1 bedroom (BGN 13)
Studio (BGN 10)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
As of June 2026, Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Sevlievo have 485 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 1% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Veliko Tarnovo generates BGN15K per year. High-performing properties earn BGN33K/year, while low-performing properties earn BGN4K/year. The wide revenue variance suggests a market where top-tier assets capture disproportionate demand, as total market revenue trends downward despite stable supply levels.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Veliko Tarnovo. Average annual revenue is BGN15K with 24% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to BGN33K/year. This significant performance gap highlights that profitability is highly uneven, with peak earners capturing value despite overall market revenue contraction.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Veliko Tarnovo is 24%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of BGN170, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of BGN31 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Veliko Tarnovo, with annual revenue of BGN28K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Veliko Tarnovo market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Veliko Tarnovo area. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, and Sevlievo in Bulgaria. These smaller Bulgarian cities likely have minimal formal STR frameworks, but I cannot confirm specific permit requirements, caps, or actual enforcement practices without verified local sources. I recommend contacting municipal authorities directly for current regulations. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Veliko Tarnovo Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 10%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The synchronized decline suggests that demand contraction is currently offsetting the reduction in available listings, preventing price inflation.
Launch around June, 2-3 months before peak summer season (September peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -45% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Veliko Tarnovo listings include: Kitchen (94%), Tv (93%), Air Conditioning (90%), Heating (79%), Washing Machine (76%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Bbq, Pets Allowed, with Pool properties earning approximately 147% more (BGN61K/year vs BGN25K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Veliko Tarnovo over the last 12 months: May: BGN1K, June: BGN991, July: BGN1K, August: BGN1K, September: BGN1K, October: BGN974, November: BGN804, December: BGN970, January: BGN675, February: BGN556, March: BGN754, April: BGN1K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Veliko Tarnovo is BGN170, up 26% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average BGN118/night, 2-bedroom properties average BGN151/night, 3-bedroom properties average BGN236/night, 4+ bedroom properties average BGN500/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Veliko Tarnovo book an average of 22 days in advance, down 23% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 20 days, 2-bedroom: 22 days, 3-bedroom: 26 days, 4+ bedroom: 32 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Veliko Tarnovo Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 1%, revenue per listing decreased 10%, occupancy fell 18%, average nightly rates increased 26%, and lead time decreased 23%. These shifts reflect a move toward shorter-notice bookings and higher pricing, despite softening occupancy and total revenue.
In Veliko Tarnovo, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 56% higher occupancy than weekdays.