Tourism statisticsCity2026
Bucharest Tourism Statistics: 1.8M Arrivals in 2023
Bucharest, Romania, recorded 1.83 million tourist arrivals in 2023, Institutul Național de Statistică reports. AirROI estimates 139,167 Airbnb stays in Bucharest in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was October, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 572,755
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- October
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 81%
Key facts
Bucharest Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Institutul Național de Statistică puts Bucharest at 1.83 million tourist arrivals in 2023.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Bucharest at 139,167 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bucharest added up to 572,755 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bucharest lasted 4.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 40 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks October the busiest Airbnb month in Bucharest in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and May, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Bucharest had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were October, September and May.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bucharest in June were booked furthest ahead, about 73 days, against 25 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 81% of Bucharest Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 17% and the United States at 7.8%.
- Among Bucharest Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Bucharest was the top origin city at 6.1%, ahead of London at 4.3%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Bucharest first for Airbnb stays among the 24 towns it lists in Romania in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Bucharest?
Institutul Național de Statistică counted 1.83 million tourist arrivals in 2023.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.83 millionTourist arrivals | Tourist arrivals in tourist accommodation establishments | 2023 | Institutul Național de Statistică |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Bucharest
Bucharest had 5,226 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 139,167 stays and 572,755 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.1 nights and was booked about 40 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 5,226
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 139,167
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 572,755
- Typical stay
- 4.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 40 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bucharest?
On Airbnb, October was the busiest month in Bucharest in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and May. 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, May, December, November, August, June, March, July, April, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| October | 9.9% | 32 days |
| September | 9.2% | 30 days |
| May | 9.0% | 58 days |
| December | 9.0% | 31 days |
| November | 8.8% | 29 days |
| August | 8.5% | 37 days |
| June | 8.3% | 73 days |
| March | 8.2% | 27 days |
| July | 7.8% | 39 days |
| April | 7.7% | 32 days |
| February | 7.1% | 26 days |
| January | 6.6% | 25 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 Bucharest Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Bucharest Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 81% came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 17% and the United States at 7.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Bucharest was the top origin city at 6.1%, ahead of London at 4.3%. The figures rest on 293,685 reviews, written over many years.
81% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 81%
- From within Romania 19%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Bucharest
How many tourists visit Bucharest?
Bucharest had 1.83 million tourist arrivals in 2023, according to Institutul Național de Statistică. AirROI estimates 139,167 Airbnb stays in Bucharest in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Bucharest?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bucharest in the 12 months to October 2026 was October, then September and May.
What is the quietest month in Bucharest?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Bucharest in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 25 days ahead, against 73 days for June.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bucharest?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bucharest lasted 4.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 40 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in May to 5.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bucharest come from?
Of Bucharest Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 81% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 17% and the United States at 7.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Bucharest at 6.1%, ahead of London at 4.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Institutul Național de Statistică counts tourist arrivals (1.83 million in 2023). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 139,167 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: 139,167 stays at 4.12 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 293,685 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.