The Influence of Location Characteristics on The Income of Airbnb's in Amsterdam

In this paper an explorative research is examined to find some location characteristics that influence the income of Airbnb's in Amsterdam. With use of data from Inside Airbnb, the CBS and from the municipality of Amsterdam several multiple linear regression models are set up. According to a similar industry, the hotel industry, it is expected that the availability of amenities, public transport stops, safety and agglomeration effects in a neighborhood have a positive influence on the income of Airbnb's in Amsterdam. In this research there is found that some location characteristic that are important for hotels are also important for Airbnb's in Amsterdam. However, it seems that the model is still incomplete and that further research is needed