Airbnb in Warsaw. Market Characteristics and Challenges for the City

In order to be able to talk about ideas for regulating the short-term rental sector, it is worth seeking answers to questions about the scale of short-term rentals in Warsaw, how many apartments are made available through the Airbnb platform, where these apartments are located, and whether it is possible to observe Airbnb's impact on the hotel sector and the apartment rental market. For this purpose, we were the first to undertake an in-depth study of this market in Warsaw. The study was conducted between March and June 2019 on behalf of the Economic Development Office of the Capital City of Warsaw. Its results allow for a precise definition of the challenges facing the city, as well as for indicating potential solutions to meet them.