The Greek short-term rental market is on the rise, continuing to grow in the number of properties, available beds, and geographic coverage, despite government interventions aimed at increasing housing availability.
According to data from the Hellenic Institute of Tourism Enterprises (INSETE), the upward trend in available short-term rental beds remained strong in the third quarter of 2025, continuing the sharp increase observed the previous year, with beds exceeding the 1 million mark.
For example, in January, 213,000 properties were recorded, up by 23,000 compared to 190,000 in January 2024, with monthly increases ranging from 9,000 to 20,000 through October.
Airbnb properties are now required to meet minimum standards, including natural lighting, ventilation, and air conditioning.
Concerns also persist in the hotel sector. The president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, Giannis Chatzis, criticized the competition from short-term rentals, which puts downward pressure on pricing in the Greek tourism market. Combined with the lack of bank financing, this makes it difficult to upgrade small, medium, and family-run units.
In January 2025, the government established operational and safety standards for short-term rental properties. For the first time, inspections to enforce compliance with these standards began on October 1, with fines imposed for any violations, either by joint teams from the relevant ministries and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue or independently.
Source: AMNA
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