Short-term rentals under scrutiny: Polish cities see surge in registrations after EU rules

Polish cities are experiencing a notable increase in the registration of short-term rental properties, driven by a new European Union regulation that came into effect on May 20. The EU's Regulation 2024/1028 mandates that individuals providing short-term accommodation services must register their properties with local authorities.

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We are observing a clear increase in interest in entries in the register of other objects providing hotel services managed by the President of Gdańsk.

Gdansk has seen a significant uptick in applications, with 489 properties registered between May 1 and May 20, followed by an additional 609 from May 20 to June 9. This surge indicates a strong response from property owners to formalize their rental activities in compliance with the new EU rules. The regulation specifically targets "uncategorized objects" that offer hotel-like services, distinguishing them from traditional hotels, motels, and guesthouses.

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We can state that after the entry into force of the STR regulation, interest and the number of submitted applications have increased. Additionally, communicated work on national regulations generates numerous inquiries regarding the projected regulations.

Krakow also reports heightened interest, with 3,137 properties registered by 1,928 entities. Patrycja Piekoszewska from the Krakow city administration noted that the implementation of the EU regulation, alongside anticipated national legislative work, has generated numerous inquiries. From June 1 to June 10 alone, 80 new applications were received. Warsaw has similarly observed a rise, with its registry of "other hotel service objects" growing from 4,125 properties on May 25 to 4,877 by June 9.

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In the registry of other hotel facilities for the capital city of Warsaw as of June 9, 2026, there are 4877 objects listed. Two weeks earlier, i.e., May 25, there were 4215 objects.

In Wrocław, municipal officials have noted substantial interest in property registration, with many inquiries focused on obtaining official numbers and understanding the Central Register of Tourist Accommodation Facilities (CWTON). Since the beginning of 2026, 640 properties have been registered, with over 400 of those in the last two weeks. The city anticipates a continued influx of applications as property owners adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape.

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In recent days, we have seen very high interest in the topic of registering premises. Individuals and legal entities have inquired (mainly by phone) primarily about assigning a number and about CWTON (Central Register of Tourist Accommodation Facilities).