Tourism statisticsCity2026
Basel Tourism Statistics: 17,072 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 17,072 Airbnb stays in Basel, Switzerland, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was September, and the quietest was February. All of Switzerland had 11,054,663 hotel guests in 2025, Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 81,893
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 80%
Key facts
Basel Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) puts all of Switzerland at 11,054,663 hotel guests in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Basel at 17,072 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Basel added up to 81,893 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Basel lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 52 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Basel in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and June, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Basel had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were September, August and June.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Basel in September were booked furthest ahead, about 84 days, against 29 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 80% of Basel Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Germany at 17% and the United States at 15%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Basel took 2.9% of all Airbnb stays in Switzerland in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Basel 6th for Airbnb stays among the 66 towns it lists in Switzerland in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Switzerland?
Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) counted 11,054,663 hotel guests for all of Switzerland in 2025. On AirROI's estimates, Basel accounted for 2.9% of Airbnb stays in Switzerland in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,054,663Hotel guests, all of Switzerland | International hotel guests to Switzerland | 2025 | Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS) |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Basel
Basel had 879 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 17,072 stays and 81,893 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.8 nights and was booked about 52 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 879
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 17,072
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 81,893
- Typical stay
- 4.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 52 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Basel?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Basel in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and June. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
September ranks first, February 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, August, June, December, October, July, November, May, March, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 10.1% | 84 days |
| August | 9.9% | 55 days |
| June | 9.5% | 80 days |
| December | 9.0% | 37 days |
| October | 8.9% | 49 days |
| July | 8.6% | 50 days |
| November | 8.3% | 42 days |
| May | 8.1% | 47 days |
| March | 7.5% | 30 days |
| April | 7.3% | 38 days |
| January | 6.8% | 29 days |
| February | 6.0% | 60 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 Basel Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Basel Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 80% came from abroad, led by Germany at 17% and the United States at 15%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Berlin was the top origin city at 2.8%, ahead of London at 2.5%. The figures rest on 43,464 reviews, written over many years.
80% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 80%
- From within Switzerland 20%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Basel
How many tourists visit Basel?
Switzerland as a whole had 11,054,663 hotel guests in 2025, according to Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS). AirROI puts Basel at 2.9% of Airbnb stays in Switzerland in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 17,072 Airbnb stays in Basel in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Basel?
The busiest Airbnb month in Basel in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and June.
What is the quietest month in Basel?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Basel in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 60 days ahead, against 84 days for September.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Basel?
A typical Airbnb stay in Basel lasted 4.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 52 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.8 nights in February to 5.3 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Basel come from?
Of Basel Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 80% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Germany at 17% and the United States at 15%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Berlin at 2.8%, ahead of London at 2.5%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. BFS counts hotel guests (11,054,663 in 2025 across Switzerland). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 17,072 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: 17,072 stays at 4.80 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 43,464 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.