Despite the introduction of strict licensing requirements, Edinburgh remains a popular destination for short-term lets. The city's vibrant tourism sector, driven by events like the Edinburgh Festival and its historic appeal, continues to attract visitors looking for temporary accommodation through platforms like Airbnb.

While new regulations require STL operators to obtain a licence and, in many cases, planning permission, the demand for short-term rentals has not waned. Many property owners are still keen to offer holiday lets, seeing it as a lucrative option despite the added administrative burden. The licensing system aims to address concerns over housing shortages and neighbourhood disruption, but the city's appeal ensures that the short-term let market remains resilient.

Call our expert local team to find out how we can help, get advice on licensing and start letting your property.

We optimise occupancy for our hosts through the main distribution channels, and our own website for guests.

Edinburgh is undoubtedly an iconic city and one of the most beautiful, not only in the UK but also in Europe.

The city attracts around 30 million tourists a year, not to mention it is the UK’s second-largest hub for technological and financial services - making the city's occupancy rates stable throughout the year for short-let properties.

Edinburgh has quickly become one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. With the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - the world’s largest arts festival - at its core, the city boasts countless events to draw people into the city. Edinburgh is the UK’s second-largest hub for technological and financial services. This ensures high and stable occupancy rates for Airbnb hosts, with higher than average nightly prices. Short term lets in Edinburgh and local landlords can also take advantage of the increased number of travellers visiting the beautiful city. Airbnb hosting in Edinburgh is popular all year round due to its sights, landmarks as well as the many events happening in the city. Edinburgh gets particularly busy in August and Christmas (Hogmanay) and could beat London rental prices in the busy months.

An Edinburgh-based holiday let management company situated can help you achieve a higher occupancy rate for your short term rental and help you optimize your pricing strategy according to demand and popular events. Pass the Keys Edinburgh are a local Airbnb management company, and experts in their field when it comes to the booming short-let market. We will optimise your Edinburgh property, market it on the UK’s leading market platforms and bring in Airbnb cleaners to keep your Edinburgh letting in optimal condition. We cater to a range of properties to let in Edinburgh and work to keep our guests and hosts safe, with guest vetting, Airbnb cleaning services and 24/7 guest support. This is what makes our property management in Edinburgh stand out from the rest!