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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Lefkoşa brought in €4,384 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 45% less than the Northern Cyprus average of €7,913.
The short answer
Lefkoşa is priced below the Northern Cyprus average. Listings averaged €57 a night, about half that average of €105, and were booked on 32% of available nights, close to its 34% occupancy.
October, usually the best month, brings in about 29% more per listing than August, usually the slowest. With only 48 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 48 active listings, Lefkoşa is the 11th-largest of 20 Northern Cyprus markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 10% while the number of active listings shrank 23%.
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Gross bookings per Lefkoşa listing averaged €4,384 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Northern Cyprus average: €7,913), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Lefkoşa listing brings in €584 in October, its best month, and €453 in August, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: October leads June by 1%, and August sits just 3% below December, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The swing is mild: the best month earns about 29% more than the slowest.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
Average monthly revenue per Lefkoşa listing
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €519. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
October 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in May 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | €667 | 44.7% | €61 | €22 | 30 days | 4.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €525 | 39.5% | €60 | €17 | 27 days | 3.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €495 | 35.1% | €60 | €16 | 25 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €553 | 37.1% | €60 | €18 | 30 days | 3.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €466 | 38.5% | €60 | €17 | 24 days | 2.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €520 | 34.9% | €60 | €17 | 33 days | 3.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €520 | 38.5% | €62 | €17 | 25 days | 3.1 nights |
| May 2026 | €500 | 33.2% | €63 | €16 | 26 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €565 | 36.9% | €61 | €19 | 17 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €603 | 33.9% | €61 | €19 | 40 days | 5.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €475 | 32.5% | €60 | €15 | 31 days | 3.8 nights |
| Sep 2026 | €531 | 34.5% | €60 | €18 | 48 days | 3.1 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Lefkoşa address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Lefkoşa Airbnb took in €4,384 in the 12 months to October 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about €6,330, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €360 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €4,124 | €5,950 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Lefkoşa bookings | €260 | €380 |
| Gross bookings | €4,384 | €6,330 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Lefkoşa listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€610 | −€880 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€260 | −€380 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€220 | −€320 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€90 | −€130 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€130 | −€190 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€40 | −€40 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€20 | −€20 |
| Management€0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | €0 | €0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | €0 | €0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | €0 | €0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€1,370 | −€1,960 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €3,014about €250 a month | €4,370about €360 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Lefkoşa's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Lefkoşa home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about €530 a month, against €370 for the average one.
Occupancy
Lefkoşa listings were booked on 32% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Northern Cyprus average (34%) and 7 points below the Cyprus average (39%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 42% in February and falls to 30% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in Lefkoşa, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 32% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Lefkoşa, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €57 over the past year, about 46% below the Northern Cyprus average of €105 and about 63% below the Cyprus average of €155. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about €61 and bottom out in November and December at about €52.
The top 10% charge about 2.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 16% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €57.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Lefkoşa it averaged €17 over the past year, from about €15 in a typical August to about €19 in a typical June.
Per open night, by tier:
June RevPAR is about 1.3 times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €17.
Seasonality
Lefkoşa earns at a steady pace year-round: no month runs more than 13% above the monthly average.
Average revenue by month in Lefkoşa
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, €519.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | €503 |
| February | €510 |
| March | €506 |
| April | €523 |
| May | €529 |
| June | €576 |
| July | €569 |
| August | €453 |
| September | €514 |
| October | €584 |
| November | €494 |
| December | €468 |
Guests book Lefkoşa stays 31 days ahead on average (about four weeks). September stays are booked furthest out, about 43 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 18 days. A typical September booking is made in early August.
September stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 31 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 48 active listings in Lefkoşa display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Lefkoşa.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Lefkoşa neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by City Center, Salamis and Bafra. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| City Center | Lefkoşa's vibrant hub filled with historical sites, shops, and restaurants. A prime location for tourists wanting to experience the cultural heartbeat of Northern Cyprus. | Selimiye Mosque, Buyuk Han, Venetian Column, National Museum of the Republic of Cyprus, Ledra Street |
| Salamis | An ancient city offering unique archaeological sites and stunning coastal views. Perfect for visitors interested in history and exploration. | Salamis Ruins, Greek Amphitheater, St. Barnabas Monastery, Beautiful beaches, Ayios Ermogenis |
| Bafra | Famous for its luxurious beach resorts and serene atmosphere. Popular for relaxation and seaside activities. | Bafra Beach, Iskele Marina, Karpaz Peninsula, Bafra Casino, Luxury spas |
| Nicosia Old Town | Full of charm and history, offering a unique cultural experience. A must-visit for those who appreciate architecture and history. | Lefkoşa Turkish Republic Museum, The Green Line, Walled City, Buyuk Han, Local bazaars |
| Karpaz Peninsula | A natural paradise known for its stunning landscapes and tranquility. Perfect for eco-tourism and nature lovers. | Golden Beach, Karpaz National Park, The Apostolos Andreas Monastery, Wild Donkeys, Secluded beaches |
| Lapta | A coastal town known for its beautiful beaches and water sports. Attracts tourists looking for outdoor activities and relaxation. | Lapta Beach, Mountain views, Water sports facilities, Local restaurants, Scenic promenades |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Lefkoşa is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 85% of listings, against 15% for entire homes. Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are the most common property type at 54%, about 1.9 times the share of houses (29%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Lefkoşa Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 85.4% | 41 |
| Entire home | 14.6% | 7 |
Listings by property type
Lefkoşa Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Boutique | 54.2% | 26 |
| House | 29.2% | 14 |
| Apartment/Condo | 14.6% | 7 |
| Others | 2.1% | 1 |
The most common size among Lefkoşa's 7 entire homes with a bedroom count is two bedrooms (5 homes).
Lefkoşa entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 71.4% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.3% | 1 |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% | 1 |
Most Lefkoşa listings are sized for couples and small families: 73% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 18% take eight or more. Shares are of the 11 listings with a guest capacity on file (23% of the market).
Lefkoşa listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 9.1% | 1 |
| 3 guests | 18.2% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 45.5% | 5 |
| 5 guests | 9.1% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 18.2% | 2 |
Lefkoşa hosts set up an average of 1.8 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. 60% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Patios and balconies are common in Lefkoşa: 58% of listings have one, and 54% have a dedicated workspace.
Share of Lefkoşa listings with each common amenity
Guests
Lefkoşa runs on foreign visitors: 98% of guests who left reviews live outside Cyprus. Germany leads with 21% of reviewers, ahead of the United Kingdom at 12%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 38%, followed by German and French.
98% of Lefkoşa guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Lefkoşa guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Berlin | 7.6% |
| İstanbul | 3.4% |
| London | 2.9% |
| Ankara | 2.1% |
| Baku | 2.1% |
Where Lefkoşa guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 21.1% |
| United Kingdom | 11.7% |
| Turkey | 6.1% |
| United States | 6.1% |
| Canada | 4.0% |
Languages spoken by Lefkoşa guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 37.9% |
| German | 12.8% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| Turkish | 7.4% |
Lefkoşa Airbnbs average 4.82 stars, and 44% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.68, against 4.90 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Lefkoşa; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.83 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.68 |
| Check-in | 4.87 |
| Value | 4.82 |
Booking patterns
More than eight in ten Lefkoşa listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 19% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Lefkoşa listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 62.5% | 30 |
| 181-270 days | 20.8% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 16.7% | 8 |
Days a year Lefkoşa listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 18.8% | 9 |
| 91-180 days | 18.8% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 39.6% | 19 |
| 1-30 days | 22.9% | 11 |
The average Lefkoşa booking lasts 3.8 nights, longest in July and shortest in December. Listings took about 23 bookings each over the year, some 1,060 in all. About half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 11 a.m. and noon.
Average length of stay by month in Lefkoşa
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Lefkoşa accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Lefkoşa listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Lefkoşa, used by 63% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 21% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Lefkoşa listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
56% of Lefkoşa listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is €11, and some higher fees lift the average to €17. Spread over the average stay of 3.8 nights, that adds roughly €3 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Lefkoşa, a two-bedroom unit, took in €16,600 over the past year, about 3.8 times the city's average of €4,380.
2BR Stylish Old City Apt. | Best Location & Views Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.80
Stylish and Spacious Old City Apartment Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.78
Sabor Residence (4) Private room Rated 4.77
Big Room with Balcony @ Amazing Location - Pangea Private room Rated 4.93
Spacious (Olive) room with private balcony Private room Rated 4.83
Shepherd's Inn (102) Private room Rated 4.78 Fewer than 1% of Lefkoşa listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 48% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 88% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 26 km, Agios Epiktitos (16 km away, 34 listings) earned the most per listing, about 3.8 times as much as Lefkoşa. Kyrenia was the busiest, booked on 42% of nights against 32% in Lefkoşa.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia 1 km | 532 | €7,009 | €82 | 35% |
| Strovolos 4 km | 87 | €7,452 | €104 | 33% |
| Agios Epiktitos 16 km | 34 | €16,567 | €191 | 34% |
| Kyrenia 18 km | 248 | €10,919 | €92 | 42% |
| Agios Georgios 18 km | 50 | €9,776 | €98 | 36% |
| Karavas 23 km | 105 | €10,068 | €132 | 34% |
| Agios Amvrosios 25 km | 61 | €7,901 | €156 | 33% |
| Lapithos 26 km | 53 | €11,202 | €138 | 34% |
FAQ
An active Lefkoşa Airbnb grossed €4,384 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 48 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €711 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Lefkoşa listings earn between €264 and €711 in a typical month, and the top tenth €992 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Lefkoşa were booked on 32% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the Northern Cyprus average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Lefkoşa cost €57 before fees. Half of listings charge between €40 and €70, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Lefkoşa listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Lefkoşa Airbnb grossed €4,384 in the 12 months to October 2026, 45% below the Northern Cyprus average of €7,913, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about €360 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
October usually pays best, averaging €584 per active listing over the past two years, and August usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Lefkoşa listing was open to book earned €17 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made €28 or more.
Lefkoşa stays were booked 31 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Lefkoşa Airbnb stay lasted 3.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 23 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Lefkoşa Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
City Center, Salamis and Bafra draw the most short-term rental interest in Lefkoşa. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 48 active Airbnb listings in Lefkoşa as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Nicosia, 1 km away.
In Lefkoşa, 56% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is €11, and some higher fees lift the average to €17.
All of Cyprus had 4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 1,056 Airbnb stays in Lefkoşa, Cyprus in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Cyprus tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 48 active Airbnb listings in Lefkoşa from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in euros at €0.86 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.