The Greek government is considering extending the duration of a regulation
The Greek government is considering extending the duration of a regulation limiting the issuance of new permits for Airbnb-type short-term rentals in some areas in Athens to curb leasing costs and a shortage of housing in the capital.
The regulation limiting the issuance of new permits for Airbnb apartments took effect at the start of 2025 in three municipal districts in the Greek capital and was initially planned to expire at the end of the year.
However, sources suggest the Finance Ministry is considering an extension until the end of 2026, with thoughts of expanding the rule to other regions in Greece.
Currently, the measure applies to historic areas of the Greek capital, including Plaka, Kolonaki, Koukaki, Syntagma, Omonoia, Gazi, Monastiraki, etc.
The short-term rental market in Greece is surging, with supply continuing to soar despite regulatory constraints. In April 2025, a new record was set for available short-term rental beds.
According to data from INSETE, listings on platforms like Airbnb surpassed 1 million beds (1,007,718), overtaking the country’s total hotel bed capacity of 894,854, as recorded by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels at the end of 2024.
Specifically, while 10,104 hotels were in operation with 447,363
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