Istanbul
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Overview
Annual Rev
₺711.1k
12 mo avg
↑45%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₺3,924
12 mo avg
↑30%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
21 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₺1,450
12 mo avg
↑36%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Istanbul 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +₺427,210 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +₺3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₺1•••••• | 🔒 ₺8••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +₺3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₺1•••••• | 🔒 ₺1•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +₺3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₺1•••••• | 🔒 ₺1•••••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 4••• (••%) | 🔒 +₺3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₺1•••••• | 🔒 ₺8••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +₺1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₺1•••••• | 🔒 ₺1•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (•%) | 🔒 +₺1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₺1•••••• | 🔒 ₺1•••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +₺1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₺1•••••• | 🔒 ₺1•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₺1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₺1•••••• | 🔒 ₺1•••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +₺9•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₺1•••••• | 🔒 ₺1•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 4••• (••%) | 🔒 +₺5•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₺1•••••• | 🔒 ₺1•••••• |
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 (5.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (TRY 70)
3 bedrooms (TRY 47)
2 bedrooms (TRY 39)
1 bedroom (TRY 29)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (91%)
Independent hosts (9%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Istanbul market averaged 6,795 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 50% from a year earlier and down 61% over two years.
An average Istanbul listing earns ₺840K/year. High-performing listings earn ₺1.8M, while low-performing listings earn ₺168K.
Average occupancy in Istanbul is 35%, producing RevPAR of ₺2K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Istanbul, at ₺2.3M.
Rules vary across Istanbul. Istanbul: Lenient. Registration with Ministry of Culture required for tourist accommodations, tax ID needed. Minimal enforcement, thousands operate unregistered on platforms. Kadıköy: Lenient. Same national rules apply, registration theoretically required. Very light enforcement, widespread informal rentals especially in residential areas. Beyoğlu: Moderate. Registration required, some building restrictions in historic zones. Slightly more enforcement than other districts due to tourism focus, but many still operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Istanbul Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 50% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 86%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and May; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Kitchen (98%), Heating (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+49%), Air Conditioning (+37%), Gym (+33%).
Average daily rate in Istanbul is ₺5K, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.
Guests in Istanbul book an average of 23 days in advance, down 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 20 days for 1-bedroom listings to 31 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.