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Brussels Tourism Statistics: 47,687 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 47,687 Airbnb stays in Brussels, Belgium, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was January. All of Belgium had 9.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 199,672
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 97%
Key facts
Brussels Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Belgium at 9.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Brussels at 47,687 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Brussels added up to 199,672 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Brussels lasted 4.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Brussels in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and December, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Brussels had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, September and December.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Brussels in July were booked furthest ahead, about 77 days, against 37 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97% of Brussels Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 24% and the United States at 13%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Brussels took 7.1% of all Airbnb stays in Belgium in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Brussels 2nd for Airbnb stays among the 46 towns it lists in Belgium in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Belgium?
UN Tourism counted 9.6 million international tourist arrivals for all of Belgium in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Brussels accounted for 7.1% of Airbnb stays in Belgium in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.6 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Belgium | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Brussels
Brussels had 1,354 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 47,687 stays and 199,672 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.2 nights and was booked about 55 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,354
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 47,687
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 199,672
- Typical stay
- 4.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 55 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Brussels?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Brussels in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and December. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
October ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: October, September, December, May, March, August, June, November, April, July, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 9.7% | 56 days |
| September | 9.3% | 57 days |
| December | 9.2% | 52 days |
| May | 8.8% | 60 days |
| March | 8.8% | 41 days |
| August | 8.8% | 62 days |
| June | 8.6% | 73 days |
| November | 8.3% | 57 days |
| April | 8.3% | 52 days |
| July | 7.2% | 77 days |
| February | 6.9% | 37 days |
| January | 6.2% | 37 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Brussels Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Brussels Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (97%), led by France at 24% and the United States at 13%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Paris was the top origin city at 4.4%, ahead of London at 2.4%. The figures rest on 150,997 reviews, written over many years.
97% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 97%
- From within Belgium 3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Brussels
How many tourists visit Brussels?
Belgium as a whole had 9.6 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Brussels at 7.1% of Airbnb stays in Belgium in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 47,687 Airbnb stays in Brussels in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Brussels?
The busiest Airbnb month in Brussels in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then September and December.
What is the quietest month in Brussels?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Brussels in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 37 days ahead, against 77 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Brussels?
A typical Airbnb stay in Brussels lasted 4.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 55 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in September to 4.6 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Brussels come from?
Of Brussels Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 24% and the United States at 13%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Paris at 4.4%, ahead of London at 2.4%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (9.6 million in 2024 across Belgium). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 47,687 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 47,687 stays at 4.19 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 150,997 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.