Muğla’da Airbnb İlanlarının Coğrafi Boyutları ve Mekânsal Özellikleri

This study examines the spatial characteristics of short-term accommodation on the Airbnb platform in Muğla province. Airbnb has recently been the subject of increased discussion in Turkey, followed by the introduction of new regulations on short-term rentals. In this context, it is important to uncover the geographical dimensions of the phenomenon. In this study, we conducted distribution, density, and clustering analyses at different spatial scales (province, district, and neighborhood) using the location information of over 30,000 Airbnb listings in Muğla. The findings show a rapid increase in Airbnb listings in Muğla, similar to many cities around the world. The districts with many second homes, Bodrum, Fethiye, and Marmaris, have a high concentration of Airbnb listings. Proximity to the sea plays an important role in the distribution of listings. The total bed capacity created by Airbnb listings in Muğla exceeds the bed capacity of official accommodation facilities. Airbnb listings are more widely distributed across the province than official accommodation facilities.