If you own a property in Athens and you’re considering listing it on Airbnb, the first question is always the same: how much can I actually make?
We analyzed data from 8,938 active Airbnb listings in Athens — properties with at least 10 reviews — to give you a realistic picture based on real market data. Here’s what the numbers say.
Airbnb Athens earnings — the typical host
The median active Airbnb host in Athens earns $7,200 per year — about $600 per month. They charge $72 per night and are booked for 96 days out of the year.
That’s 50% more than the median host in Thessaloniki — Athens is Greece’s most profitable Airbnb market by a significant margin.
But the gap between average and top performers is even more striking here than in other Greek cities.
What separates top earners from the rest
The top 25% of Athens hosts earn more than $14,688 per year. The top 10% earn more than $25,380.
Here’s how they compare to the typical host:
In Athens, the difference between average and top performers is bigger than anywhere else in Greece. Top earners charge 82% more per night ($113 vs $62) and are booked for 3.4 times as many days (246 vs 72).
Unlike Thessaloniki where occupancy was the main differentiator, in Athens both pricing and occupancy matter. Top performers have mastered both.
Achieving 246 booked days per year at $113 per night requires active, professional management — dynamic pricing, optimized listings, fast response times and consistent review scores.
The impact of the license freeze on earnings
Athens’ most profitable neighborhoods — Zappeio, Thissio, Koukaki, Acropolis, Plaka — are all inside the restricted zone where no new licenses are being issued until end of 2026.
This means that if you already operate in central Athens, you are sitting on a valuable asset. Your competitors cannot enter your market.
For new investors, the opportunity has shifted to neighborhoods outside the restriction zone — areas like Pagkrati, Kypseli, Ampelokipi and Piraeus, which offer good access to the city center without the regulatory barrier.
What this means for Athens hosts and investors
Athens remains Greece’s most profitable Airbnb market. The median host earns $600 per month — but the top performers earn more than $2,000 per month.
The difference is not luck. It is pricing strategy, listing quality and active management.
If you already own an Airbnb in Athens, the biggest opportunity is not finding a better location — it is managing what you have more effectively. Getting from 72 booked days to 246 is the difference between $600 and $2,000 per month.
If you are considering a new investment, focus on neighborhoods outside the restriction zone with strong metro access and growing tourist interest.
About this data
This analysis is based on 8,938 active Airbnb listings in Athens with at least 10 reviews, from the Inside Airbnb dataset (October 2025 snapshot). Revenue and occupancy figures are estimates based on listing availability and pricing data.
For information on the 2026 Airbnb license restrictions in Athens, see our article: New Airbnb Regulations in Athens 2026.
Greek BnB Data provides insights for property owners and investors across Greece. Brothers Consulting manages short-term rental properties in Thessaloniki and Porto Heli.