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Athens Tourism Statistics: 347,191 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 347,191 Airbnb stays in Athens, in Attica, Greece, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was January. All of Greece had 35,951,400 international arrivals in 2024, Bank of Greece reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,593,236
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 93%
Key facts
Athens Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Bank of Greece puts all of Greece at 35,951,400 international arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Athens at 347,191 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Athens added up to 1,593,236 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Athens lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Athens in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by May and October, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Athens ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Athens in August were booked furthest ahead, about 61 days, against 31 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 93% of Athens Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 23% and France at 10%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Athens took 22.1% of all Airbnb stays in Greece in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Athens first for Airbnb stays among the 181 towns it lists in Greece in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Greece?
Bank of Greece counted 35,951,400 international arrivals for all of Greece in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Athens accounted for 22.1% of Airbnb stays in Greece in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,951,400International arrivals, all of Greece | Inbound travellers to Greece in 2024 estimated by the Bank of Greece Border Survey | 2024 | Bank of Greece |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Athens
Athens had 12,065 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 347,191 stays and 1,593,236 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.6 nights and was booked about 48 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 12,065
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 347,191
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,593,236
- Typical stay
- 4.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Athens?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Athens in the 12 months to October 2026, then May and October. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
September 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: September, May, October, June, August, July, April, March, November, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 10.7% | 58 days |
| May | 10.2% | 59 days |
| October | 9.6% | 52 days |
| June | 9.4% | 51 days |
| August | 8.8% | 61 days |
| July | 8.5% | 57 days |
| April | 8.4% | 48 days |
| March | 7.6% | 38 days |
| November | 7.3% | 44 days |
| December | 6.9% | 35 days |
| February | 6.6% | 34 days |
| January | 5.9% | 31 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 Athens Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Athens Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (93%), led by the United States at 23% and France at 10%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 3.6%, ahead of New York at 2.6%. The figures rest on 1,029,960 reviews, written over many years.
93% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 93%
- From within Greece 7%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Athens
How many tourists visit Athens?
Greece as a whole had 35,951,400 international arrivals in 2024, according to Bank of Greece. AirROI puts Athens at 22.1% of Airbnb stays in Greece in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 347,191 Airbnb stays in Athens in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Athens?
The busiest Airbnb month in Athens in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then May and October. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Athens?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Athens in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 31 days ahead, against 61 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Athens?
A typical Airbnb stay in Athens lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.6 nights in September to 4.8 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Athens come from?
Of Athens Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 23% and France at 10%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 3.6%, ahead of New York at 2.6%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Bank of Greece counts international arrivals (35,951,400 in 2024 across Greece). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 347,191 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: 347,191 stays at 4.59 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 1,029,960 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.