The total number of overnight stays by visitors in Airbnb-style rentals for Q2 of 2025 rose by 17.8% compared to the same quarter of 2024.

AirDNA data show Greece ranked among Europe’s most resilient short-term rental markets, with steady demand despite rising supply

Beer sales at Greece’s restaurants and hotels are slowing, while supermarkets post double-digit growth, Athenian Brewery says.

From October 1, properties on platforms like Airbnb face mandatory safety measures and insurance obligations, and violators will face steep fines

Police in Chania staged a sting operation after the tourists allegedly demanded €700 from villa owners, threatening bad reviews

If you find comfort in crisp white sheets turned down every afternoon, a hotel might be the way to go. If you crave extra space or a more casual setup, a short-term rental may suit you better.

Short-term rental listings in Greece soared to an all-time high of nearly 242,000 properties in June 2025, with over 1 million beds offered—despite stagnant occupancy rates and growing reliance on foreign visitors

The boom in short-term rentals such as Airbnb has significantly reduced the availability of properties for long-term leasing, while rental prices continue to climb—even for older properties. The problem is compounded by programs like “My Home 2,” which have contributed to further price hikes without addressing the core issue, namely, the limited supply of housing. […]

According to the Institute for Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) INSETE, the number of available short-term rental accommodations—Airbnb-type beds—exceeded 1 million for the first time in 2025, hitting a milestone in April. This data reflects the expansion of the tourism base in the short-term rental sector. In January, available beds were at 947,000 (+101,000 from 2024), […]

The Spanish government blocked 66,000 short term rental listings on Airbnb as protests against soaring rents and overcrowding intensify.

Journalist Jo Pierri, Assistant Managing Editor of TO BHMA International Edition, brings you the day's top headlines from Greece in a short and sharp English-language news bulletin on MEGA News

Strong demand is evident in short-term rentals (Airbnb-type accommodation) for this summer season, according to AirDNA data.

As the Easter holiday season approaches, Athens and Thessaloniki are expected to see a surge in foreign visitors as demand for short-term rentals across Greece is rising. According to the latest report from AirDNA, which collects short-term rental data from public and proprietary sources, including Airbnb and Vrbo, data the strong start to 2025 for short-term […]

The east Mediterranean country is also among the European states with the biggest increase in occupancy, along with Spain (+5,2%), Croatia (+6,5%) and Norway (+2%)

From January 1, Airbnb licenses will no longer be issued in several districts in downtown Athens.

Airbnb demand in Greece surges, with 2025 set to break records. Rising pre-bookings and expanded capacity boost the short-term rental market.

The findings showed the Greek capital recording a 31% rise in demand on a year-on-year basis for short-term bookings

More than 6,200 legal entities and individuals in Greece have declared more than three properties offered up for short-term leasing

Greece's growth in short-term bookings in Q4 2023 on platforms like Airbnb outpaced the EU average, recording a 28.7% increase compared to Q4 2022, higher than the EU's average growth of 22.7%