Airbnb Renovation Vienna – Which Investments Actually Pay Off
Not every renovation pays off. Our ROI analysis shows: bathroom renovation delivers 180% return, a new kitchen only 95%. Here are the numbers.
ROI Ranking: Renovations by Profitability
| Renovation | Cost | Nightly Rate + | ROI (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional photos | €250-400 | +€8-15/night | 🟢 850% |
| Smart lock + self-check-in | €200-400 | +€5-10/night | 🟢 500% |
| Linen upgrade (hotel quality) | €300-500 | +€5-8/night | 🟢 350% |
| Bathroom renovation | €3,000-6,000 | +€15-25/night | 🟢 180% |
| Balcony/terrace design | €500-1,500 | +€8-12/night | 🟢 200% |
| Kitchen modernization | €4,000-8,000 | +€10-15/night | 🟡 95% |
| New furniture (complete) | €3,000-7,000 | +€10-15/night | 🟡 85% |
| New flooring (hardwood) | €5,000-10,000 | +€8-12/night | 🔴 50% |
Quick Wins: Instant Value Boost
Upgrade lighting
Warm white light (2700K), dimmable lamps, string lights on balcony.
Fresh wall paint
White or light pastels. Dark accent wall in bedroom.
Towels & linens
White hotel quality. Guests expect spotless textiles.
Decor & styling
Plants, art, cushions. Instagram-worthy = more bookings.
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Matthias Poczesniok
Founder & Managing Director
With extensive experience in real estate and hospitality, Matthias founded BoostyourHome to fill a gap in the Vienna market: professional, local management for vacation rentals.
As an active co-host in Vienna, Matthias manages vacation rentals across the city himself – from listing optimisation to guest care. He is also the owner of the marketing agency socialbunnymarketing.com, which is where the data-driven pricing and reach strategies behind BoostyourHome come from.
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