Tourism statisticsState2026
Istanbul Tourism Statistics: 212,040 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 212,040 Airbnb stays in Istanbul in the 12 months to October 2026, with Istanbul the most booked town. The busiest month was September. All of Turkey had 50.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, 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
- 1,219,779
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.8 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- September
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 94%
Key facts
Istanbul Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Turkey at 50.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Istanbul at 212,040 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Istanbul added up to 1,219,779 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Istanbul lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 29 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks September the busiest Airbnb month in Istanbul in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and May, with December the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Istanbul ran unbroken from April to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Istanbul in October were booked furthest ahead, about 68 days, against 17 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 94% of Istanbul Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 15% and Germany at 11%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Istanbul took 43.0% of all Airbnb stays in Turkey in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Istanbul had the most Airbnb stays of the 4 towns it lists in Istanbul in the 12 months to October 2026, at 88,402, ahead of Beyoğlu and Fatih.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Turkey?
UN Tourism counted 50.5 million international tourist arrivals for all of Turkey in 2022, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Istanbul accounted for 43.0% of Airbnb stays in Turkey in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50.5 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Turkey | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2022 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Istanbul
Istanbul had 12,066 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 212,040 stays and 1,219,779 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.8 nights and was booked about 29 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 20 towns it tracks in Istanbul; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 12,066
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 212,040
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,219,779
- Typical stay
- 5.8 nights
- Booked ahead
- 29 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Istanbul?
On Airbnb, September was the busiest month in Istanbul in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and May. December was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from April to September.
September ranks first, December 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, May, July, April, June, March, October, February, January, November, December.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| September | 11.1% | 27 days |
| August | 10.1% | 30 days |
| May | 9.2% | 33 days |
| July | 8.9% | 33 days |
| April | 8.9% | 29 days |
| June | 8.6% | 29 days |
| March | 8.1% | 22 days |
| October | 7.5% | 68 days |
| February | 7.0% | 17 days |
| January | 7.0% | 18 days |
| November | 6.9% | 65 days |
| December | 6.6% | 22 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 Istanbul Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Istanbul Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (94%), led by the United States at 15% and Germany at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, İstanbul was the top origin city at 5.6%, ahead of London at 2.9%. The figures rest on 631,911 reviews, written over many years.
94% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 94%
- From within Turkey 6%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Istanbul
Istanbul, Beyoğlu and Fatih took 96% of Airbnb stays in Istanbul in the 12 months to October 2026. September is the busiest Airbnb month in 3 of the 4 towns, led by Istanbul, and August in 1, led by Şile. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 73% in Şile to 99% in Fatih.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 4 of Istanbul's 20 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Istanbul
How many tourists visit Istanbul?
Turkey as a whole had 50.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Istanbul at 43.0% of Airbnb stays in Turkey in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 212,040 Airbnb stays in Istanbul in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Istanbul?
The busiest Airbnb month in Istanbul in the 12 months to October 2026 was September, then August and May. The six busiest months run from April to September.
What is the quietest month in Istanbul?
December was the quietest Airbnb month in Istanbul in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and November ranked 11th. Stays in December were booked about 22 days ahead, against 68 days for October.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Istanbul?
A typical Airbnb stay in Istanbul lasted 5.8 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 29 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.7 nights in September to 7.0 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Istanbul come from?
Of Istanbul Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 94% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 15% and Germany at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was İstanbul at 5.6%, ahead of London at 2.9%.
What is the most booked town in Istanbul on Airbnb?
Istanbul was the most booked town in Istanbul on Airbnb, with an estimated 88,402 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Beyoğlu and Fatih.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (50.5 million in 2022 across Turkey). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 212,040 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 add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 20 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 631,911 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.