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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Barcelona, Spain Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
11,223
Avg. booking lead time
56 days
Listings showing a permit
72%
Peak revenue month
June
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

Barcelona Airbnb Market at a Glance

Bookings in Barcelona run ahead of the Catalonia average, at prices about 5% higher. Listings averaged €211 a night and were booked on 54% of available nights, against €200 and 44% for the Catalonia average.

Timing matters: in June, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.1 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.

With 11,223 active listings, Barcelona is the largest of 206 Catalonia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 10% while the number of active listings grew 4%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Barcelona?

Gross bookings per Barcelona listing averaged €38,032 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Catalonia average: €23,548), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Barcelona listing brings in €5,450 in June, its best month, and €2,540 in January, its slowest. May runs within 2% of June, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €8,880+ a month, about 2.3 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn €6,350 or more, roughly €2,500 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about €3,890 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €1,610 or less, about 41% of the median.

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.

June earns about 2.1 times what January does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €4,160. 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.

Barcelona Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

June 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in May 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Barcelona, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025€4,15661.8%€182€13961 days6.9 nights
Oct 2025€4,49264.0%€179€14559 days6.2 nights
Nov 2025€2,99054.0%€155€10047 days6.1 nights
Dec 2025€2,92347.2%€162€9442 days6.1 nights
Jan 2026€2,62647.4%€155€8539 days6.7 nights
Feb 2026€3,34558.1%€167€11946 days5.7 nights
Mar 2026€4,27757.3%€184€13852 days6.2 nights
Apr 2026€5,13564.9%€193€17161 days6.3 nights
May 2026€6,10565.4%€233€19770 days6.3 nights
Jun 2026€6,11661.3%€245€20471 days6.1 nights
Jul 2026€6,08058.9%€230€19662 days6.2 nights
Aug 2026€5,49860.0%€227€17769 days5.5 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.

These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Barcelona home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb revenue calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Barcelona Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Barcelona Airbnb took in €38,032 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €2,230 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about €3,670 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the €2,320 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €2,430 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €1,940 a month.

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.

Barcelona Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Barcelona Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings€35,712€58,220
Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Barcelona bookings€2,320€3,780
Gross bookings€38,032€62,000
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 72% of Barcelona listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−€4,540−€7,400
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself−€2,320−€3,780
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−€1,900−€3,100
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−€760−€1,240
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−€1,140−€1,860
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−€380−€380
Permit and registrationWhere one is required: see Barcelona's Airbnb rules−€190−€190
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 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−€11,230−€17,950
Left for housing costs, then profit€26,802about €2,230 a month€44,050about €3,670 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Barcelona Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Barcelona'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 Barcelona 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.

How Barcelona's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Barcelona listings are booked on 83% or more of their nights, against 65% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of €150 adds about €1,520 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge €255 a night or more, against a median of €150. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about €3,570 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, June brings the average listing about €5,450, against €2,540 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Barcelona listings average 4.62 stars, and 16% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

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 €5,170 a month, against €3,170 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Barcelona?

Barcelona listings were booked on 54% of the nights they were open over the past year, 10 percentage points above the Catalonia average (44%) and 11 points above the Spain average (43%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 65% in October and falls to 48% in December.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 92%+ of open nights, 27 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 83% or more, roughly six nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 65% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 36% or less, under three nights a week.

October is usually the busiest month in Barcelona, December the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 54% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Barcelona?

The average nightly rate in Barcelona, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €211 over the past year, about 5% above the Catalonia average of €200 and about 14% above the Spain average of €185. In a typical year, rates peak in June at about €225 and bottom out in January and November at about €150.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge €365+ a night, about 2.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge €255 or more, about €110 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about €150 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge €79 or less, about half of the median.

June rates run 50% above November's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €183. The 12-month ADR of €211 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Barcelona?

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 Barcelona it averaged €124 over the past year, from about €82 in a typical January to about €182 in a typical June.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €255+ per open night, about 2.6 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn €180 or more, about €80 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about €98 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €40 or less, about 41% of the median.

June RevPAR is about 2.2 times January's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €137. The 12-month RevPAR of €124 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Barcelona

Barcelona has one high season, April through August, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to February. A listing earns about 84% more a month in June through August than in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Barcelona

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, €4,160.

Revenue by month in Barcelona in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Barcelona, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow season€2,540
FebruaryLow season€3,110
MarchShoulder season€4,030
AprilHigh season€4,680
MayHigh season€5,370
JuneHigh season€5,450
JulyHigh season€5,350
AugustHigh season€4,990
SeptemberShoulder season€4,190
OctoberShoulder season€4,420
NovemberLow season€2,880
DecemberLow season€2,910
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Barcelona by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonApril–August€5,17062%€208
Shoulder seasonMarch, September–October€4,21063%€176
Low seasonNovember–February€2,86052%€156

Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Barcelona?

Guests book Barcelona stays 56 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 68 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 37 days. A typical June booking is made in early April.

June stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Barcelona

Only in a flat that already holds a Barcelona tourist-use (HUT) licence: under Catalan Decree-law 3/2023 the city creates no new licences, and existing ones end in November 2028 unless the courts or the city change course.

72% of the 11,223 active listings in Barcelona display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.

The permit, operating limits and taxes on a stay are set out in the Barcelona Airbnb regulations, each rule linked to its official source and checked October 2026.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Barcelona

AirROI's area guide picks eight Barcelona neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Gothic Quarter, Eixample and Barceloneta. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Barcelona
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Gothic Quarter Historic heart of Barcelona filled with narrow medieval streets, shops, and restaurants. A prime location for tourists wanting to explore the city's history and architecture.Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça del Rei, Jewish Quarter, Picasso Museum, Santa Maria del Pi
Eixample Famous for its modernist architecture and grid layout, Eixample hosts many upscale shops and restaurants. It's ideal for guests seeking a luxurious urban experience.Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Milà (La Pedrera), Avinguda Diagonal
Barceloneta A beachfront neighborhood known for its seafood restaurants and beach access. Popular with tourists seeking sun, sand, and water activities.Barceloneta Beach, W Barcelona Hotel, Port Vell, La Barceloneta Market, Barcelona Aquarium
Gràcia A bohemian neighborhood with a local feel, popular for its vibrant squares and artistic events. Attracts a diverse crowd looking for a unique cultural experience.Parc Güell, Plaça del Sol, Casa Ramos, Carrer de les Fènix, Mercat de la Llibertat
Sants-Montjuïc Home to various cultural sites and green spaces, this area is ideal for visitors seeking a mix of attractions and relaxation, including views from Montjuïc hill.Montjuïc Castle, Magic Fountain, Poble Espanyol, Parc de Montjuïc, Camp Nou
Poble-sec A trendy neighborhood known for its tapas bars and vibrant nightlife. It is increasingly popular with visitors wanting an authentic local experience.Parc de l'Espanya Industrial, Teatre Grec, Carrer de Blai, Fundació Joan Miró, Montjuïc Mountain
Les Corts A primarily residential area that offers a quieter stay, while still being close to Camp Nou and excellent shopping facilities.Camp Nou, L'illa Diagonal, Barcelona Textile Museum, Palau de Maria Cristina, Monument a Francesc Macià
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi An upscale residential area known for its tranquility and green spaces, it's perfect for guests looking for a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle.Parc de Collserola, Torre Bellesguard, L'Anella Olímpica, Sant Gervasi Church, Sensei Yoga

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Barcelona Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 75% of listings in Barcelona, but private rooms are a real segment: nearly one listing in four (24%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos account for 90% of the stock; hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs come next at 8%.

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Barcelona Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 75%
  • Private room 24%
  • Shared room <1%
  • Hotel room <1%
Room types in numbers
Barcelona Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home75.0%8,417
Private room23.7%2,665
Shared room0.8%87
Hotel room0.5%54

Apartments dominate the property mix

Barcelona Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 90%
  • Hotel/Boutique 8%
  • House 2%
  • Others <1%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Barcelona Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo89.9%10,090
Hotel/Boutique7.6%856
House2.0%219
Others0.3%36
Cabin/Outdoor0.2%18
Unique stay0.0%4

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Barcelona Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Barcelona (38% of entire homes), and 33% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 6,720 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Barcelona entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Barcelona entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio3.8%255
1 bedroom25.2%1,694
2 bedrooms38.2%2,566
3 bedrooms23.4%1,573
4 bedrooms6.9%465
5+ bedrooms2.5%166

What Each Home Size Earns in Barcelona

A typical studio in Barcelona earned €9,620 over the past year, against €124,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Barcelona
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio255€9,620€18,800€12451%
1 bedroom1,694€18,600€28,500€16256%
2 bedrooms2,566€39,900€42,400€22158%
3 bedrooms1,573€54,600€56,600€28959%
4 bedrooms465€72,400€75,700€39057%
5+ bedrooms166€124,000€121,000€73155%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Barcelona Sleep?

Most Barcelona listings are sized for couples and small families: 69% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 7% take eight or more. Shares are of the 8,200 listings with a guest capacity on file (73% of the market).

Barcelona listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Barcelona listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
1 guest3.1%255
2 guests27.7%2,266
3 guests13.3%1,088
4 guests25.2%2,067
5 guests10.7%875
6 guests11.0%898
7 guests2.6%211
8+ guests6.5%535

How Barcelona Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Barcelona hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing. Only 36% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
31
Beds per listing
2.6
Show exact location
36%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Barcelona Offer?

Washers are close to standard in Barcelona: 80% of listings have one, and 44% have a patio or balcony.

Share of Barcelona listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Kitchen 90%
  • Air conditioning 89%
  • Hair dryer 87%
  • Hot water 86%
  • Heating 85%
  • TV 83%
  • Iron 81%
  • Washer 80%
  • Hangers 79%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Barcelona

Listings in Barcelona with a smart lock earned about 75% more a year, on average, than those without: €59,200 against €33,600. Listings with an elevator show about the same gap. The gap is smaller for a doorman (about 60% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Barcelona listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Smart lock +76% on 17% of listings
  • Elevator +73% on 58% of listings
  • Doorman +62% on 2% of listings
  • Self check-in +57% on 32% of listings
  • Children's playroom +51% on 0.2% of listings
  • Sauna +49% on 0.4% of listings
  • Garden view +44% on 1% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +42% on 16% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +40% on 44% of listings
  • Game console +32% on 0.5% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Barcelona listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Smart lock17%€59,200€33,600+76%
Elevator58%€46,200€26,700+73%
Doorman2%€61,000€37,600+62%
Self check-in32%€50,500€32,200+57%
Children's playroom0.2%€57,500€38,000+51%
Sauna0.4%€56,400€38,000+49%
Garden view1%€54,500€37,900+44%
Outdoor furniture16%€50,500€35,700+42%
Patio or balcony44%€45,300€32,400+40%
Game console0.5%€50,200€38,000+32%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Barcelona?

Barcelona runs on foreign visitors: 96% of guests who left reviews live outside Spain. The United States leads with 24% of reviewers, ahead of France at 12%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 42%, followed by Spanish and French.

96% of Barcelona guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 96%
  • Domestic 4%

Where Barcelona guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • London 3%
  • Paris 2%
  • New York 2%
  • Berlin 1%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Barcelona guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
London2.9%
Paris2.2%
New York2.1%
Berlin1.1%

Where Barcelona guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 24%
  • France 12%
  • United Kingdom 11%
  • Germany 6%
  • Canada 5%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Barcelona guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United States23.7%
France12.1%
United Kingdom10.6%
Germany5.8%
Canada4.8%

Languages spoken by Barcelona guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 42%
  • Spanish 16%
  • French 12%
  • German 6%
  • Italian 4%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Barcelona guests
Language Share of guests
English42.4%
Spanish16.5%
French11.6%
German6.5%
Italian3.8%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Barcelona?

Barcelona Airbnbs average 4.62 stars, and 16% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.48, against 4.77 for location. Listings here carry long review histories, about 184 reviews each on average.

Location scores highest in Barcelona; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.67
  • Cleanliness 4.65
  • Communication 4.74
  • Location 4.77
  • Check-in 4.74
  • Value 4.48
Category scores in numbers
Barcelona guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.67
Cleanliness4.65
Communication4.74
Location4.77
Check-in4.74
Value4.48

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Barcelona: Stays, Rules and Fees

56% of Barcelona listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 45% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 25% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Barcelona listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 36%
  • 181-270 days 20%
  • 91-180 days 25%
  • 31-90 days 17%
  • 1-30 days 2%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Barcelona listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days36.5%4,094
181-270 days19.9%2,233
91-180 days24.8%2,785
31-90 days16.7%1,872
1-30 days2.1%239

Days a year Barcelona listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 20%
  • 181-270 days 25%
  • 91-180 days 20%
  • 31-90 days 22%
  • 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Barcelona listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days20.0%2,240
181-270 days24.7%2,771
91-180 days19.9%2,231
31-90 days21.7%2,430
1-30 days13.8%1,551

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Barcelona?

Bookings in Barcelona average 5.9 to 7 nights depending on the month, longest in January and shortest in February. Listings took about 31 bookings each over the year, some 345,000 in all. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Barcelona

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Barcelona Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

44% of listings in Barcelona accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is two nights. A smaller group, 25%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.

Minimum stay set by Barcelona listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 18% 2,010 listings
  • 2 Nights 26% 2,884 listings
  • 3 Nights 19% 2,147 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 8% 897 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 4% 467 listings
  • 30+ Nights 25% 2,813 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Barcelona?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Barcelona, used by 30% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. 44% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 49% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.

Cancellation policies of Barcelona listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 15% 1,652 listings
  • Moderate 29% 3,295 listings
  • Limited 7% 818 listings
  • Firm 30% 3,360 listings
  • Strict 17% 1,964 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 1% 102 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days <1% 32 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Barcelona?

About three-quarters of Barcelona listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is €89; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of about six nights, that adds roughly €14 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
€89
Listings charging a fee
74.7%
Share of gross revenue
6.1%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Barcelona

The top-grossing Airbnb in Barcelona, a four-bedroom home, took in €367,000 over the past year, about 9.7 times the city's average of €38,000. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has four bedrooms.

Penthouse Duplex with whole City and Sea Views! Penthouse Duplex with whole City and Sea Views! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Revenue
€367,360
Occupancy
81.8%
Daily rate
€1,227
Sleeps 18 off Paseo de Gracia with sunny terrace Sleeps 18 off Paseo de Gracia with sunny terrace Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Revenue
€320,982
Occupancy
50.6%
Daily rate
€2,142
Big apartment for groups in BCN city center Big apartment for groups in BCN city center Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.76
Revenue
€299,921
Occupancy
71.4%
Daily rate
€1,021
Exclusive 6 private rooms in BCN’s prime location Exclusive 6 private rooms in BCN’s prime location Private room · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.58
Revenue
€296,372
Occupancy
95.2%
Daily rate
€824
Fabulous big apartment near to plaza Cataluna Fabulous big apartment near to plaza Cataluna Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Revenue
€295,169
Occupancy
87.0%
Daily rate
€905
Apartment for large groups in downtown BCN B41 Apartment for large groups in downtown BCN B41 Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.71
Revenue
€294,004
Occupancy
81.2%
Daily rate
€926

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Barcelona?

Sweett is the top-grossing host in Barcelona, with €21.8 million in bookings across 275 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 10% of the market's 11,223 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Barcelona by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Sweett 275€21,832,024€79,3894.60/5
AB Apartment Barcelona 240€17,802,208€74,1764.47/5
Stay U-Nique 176€10,903,667€61,9534.59/5
4 Habitat Apartments 110€8,748,104€79,5284.50/5
5 Alejandro 78€6,290,240€80,6444.77/5
6 Loca Bcn 100€6,189,292€61,8934.57/5
7 Ola 74€5,532,218€74,7604.46/5
8 Laura 38€4,060,170€106,8474.48/5
9 Ángel 43€3,508,082€81,5834.71/5
10 YouStylish Apartments 38€3,099,202€81,5584.68/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Barcelona?

Professional management companies run 17% of Barcelona listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run a third 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 72% of listings.

Superhosts
33.4%
Professional management
17.1%
Cohosted listings
22.2%
Instant Book enabled
43.0%
Simplified Pricing
71.5%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Barcelona

49 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Barcelona, and companies run 24% of its 11,223 active listings. Stay Unique is the largest, with 256 listings and an average guest rating of 4.59; the next largest are AB Apartment Barcelona, Loca Barcelona, Habitat Apartments and SH Barcelona Team.

The five largest run 7% of Barcelona's listings

Share of Barcelona's 11,223 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Stay Unique 2% · 256
  • AB Apartment Barcelona 2% · 240
  • Loca Barcelona 1% · 123
  • Habitat Apartments <1% · 110
  • SH Barcelona Team <1% · 66
  • All other listings 93%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See all 49 companies ranked in the Barcelona Airbnb management ranking, with how their homes earn against similar ones.

Nearby markets

Barcelona vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Barcelona out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 11 km; the best of them, Sant Adrià de Besòs, averaged about 11% less per listing.

Airbnb markets near Barcelona: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
l'Hospitalet de Llobregat 5 km 836€27,111€14856%
Sant Adrià de Besòs 6 km 247€33,889€20756%
Esplugues de Llobregat 6 km 48€20,984€11456%
Santa Coloma de Gramenet 7 km 84€21,385€11650%
Cornellà de Llobregat 8 km 108€21,658€13055%
Badalona 8 km 335€21,971€14052%
el Prat de Llobregat 10 km 81€13,337€9743%
Sant Cugat del Vallès 11 km 109€19,272€14150%

Other Airbnb Markets in Catalonia

See all 206 Catalonia Airbnb markets

Markets Similar to Barcelona

Markets elsewhere in Spain with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Barcelona:

FAQ

Barcelona Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Barcelona?

An active Barcelona Airbnb grossed €38,032 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 11,223 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €6,350 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Barcelona?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Barcelona listings earn between €1,610 and €6,350 in a typical month, and the top tenth €8,880 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Barcelona?

Listings in Barcelona were booked on 54% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 44% for the Catalonia average. October is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Barcelona?

The average booked night in Barcelona cost €211 before fees. Half of listings charge between €79 and €255, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Barcelona?

Yes, but only in a flat that already holds a Barcelona tourist-use (HUT) licence: no new licences are being added, the roughly 10,000 existing ones are due to end in November 2028, and renting out individual rooms to tourists is not allowed. The Barcelona Airbnb regulations set out the permit, its cost, the taxes on a stay and the operating limits, each linked to its official source.

Is Airbnb profitable in Barcelona?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Barcelona Airbnb grossed €38,032 in the 12 months to September 2026, 62% above the Catalonia average of €23,548. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €26,802 a year (about €2,230 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about €3,670 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Barcelona?

June usually pays best, averaging €5,450 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Barcelona?

Each night a Barcelona listing was open to book earned €124 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 €255 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Barcelona?

Barcelona stays were booked 56 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Barcelona?

The average Barcelona Airbnb stay lasts about six nights. A listing took 31 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Barcelona rated?

Guests rate Barcelona Airbnbs 4.62 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Barcelona?

Gothic Quarter, Eixample and Barceloneta draw the most short-term rental interest in Barcelona. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Barcelona?

AirROI counted 11,223 active Airbnb listings in Barcelona as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, 5 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Barcelona?

In Barcelona, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is €89; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 11,223 active Airbnb listings in Barcelona from October 2025 to September 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 October 2025 to September 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.

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