Insight
Over 200 short-term rental properties are listed on Airbnb and Booking.com in Bucharest, Romania, within buildings classified as RS1, the highest seismic risk category.
Investigation finds Airbnb and Booking.com listings in Bucharest earthquake-risk buildings
Summary
An investigation found over 200 STRs on Airbnb & Booking.com in Bucharest, Romania, operating in high earthquake-risk buildings where rentals are banned since 2024. Hosts face fines, highlighting platform accountability.
Key takeaway