Belgian Ardennes
Durbuy
Durbuy is the Ardennes destination: strong brand, day tourism and overnight guests.
Highest ADR in the region, filled year-round by weekend trips and team stays.
What works in Durbuy
- Highest ADR in the Ardennes
- Strong weekend demand
- Team & group stays
Permits and taxes in Durbuy
Durbuy explicitly refers operators of gîtes, guest rooms and Airbnb rentals to the Walloon Tourism Code.
We cover: Durbuy, Barvaux-sur-Ourthe, Bomal-sur-Ourthe, Grandhan, Heyd, Izier, Septon, Tohogne, Wéris and Villers-Sainte-Gertrude
- In Wallonia every tourist accommodation must be registered with Tourisme Wallonie (Commissariat général au Tourisme). You receive a registration number, and names such as “gîte” and “meublé de vacances” are protected.
- Before registering: check with the commune whether an urbanism permit is required, and request the fire-safety attestation from the mayor.
- Since 30 January 2023, creating a new hébergement touristique de terroir (gîte or meublé de vacances) requires a communal urbanism permit — precisely so tourist communes can steer density.
- The commune has a dedicated page on operating a tourist accommodation and confirms the Walloon Tourism Code applies.
- Durbuy levies a tourist tax (regulation renewed by the council) and has a declaration form for second residences. The amounts are in the regulations themselves — request them from the commune.
- durbuy.be — Exploitation d'un hébergement touristique
- durbuy.be — Règlement taxe de séjour (PDF)
- tourismewallonie.be — Permis d'urbanisme
- wallonie.be — Créer et gérer un hébergement touristique
Informative overview based on official municipal information — not legal advice. Rules change; always check your own situation with the municipality or ask us.
When do guests book in Durbuy?
An average occupancy of 71% in Durbuy doesn't come from one peak: it's built across three distinct periods. Here's how we handle each one.
- Strongest monthsMay – October
Walkers, cyclists and nature holidays. Weekends and midweeks of 2–4 nights, peaking in the summer and autumn holidays.
- Weekend demandall year
Couples and groups of friends or family mostly book Friday to Sunday. A sauna, fireplace or hot tub extends your season here.
- Winter & holidaysNovember – March
Christmas, New Year and spring holidays fill the calendar; outside those we target longer stays and groups seeking quiet.
Want to know what your Durbuy property earns?
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What does renting out in Durbuy earn?
Based on the average nightly rate and occupancy in Durbuy. An indication, not a promise — your home, its capacity and the season set the real number.
Cleaning fees are charged to the guest and are not included here. Tourist tax, utilities and consumption remain yours.
Calculate your revenueEffective cost rate: 17.4%
Frequently asked questions about renting out in Durbuy
- Yes. In Durbuy we work with a local team for check-ins, cleaning and interventions, and manage your rental end to end: listing on every platform, pricing, guest service and monthly settlement.
- €99 per month per home (incl. VAT) plus 15% commission on the gross revenue of every reservation. No setup fees and cancel any month.
- Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo/Abritel, Expedia, TripAdvisor, HomeToGo and Google Vacation Rentals, plus direct bookings through our own site. One calendar, no double bookings.
- Yes, short-term rental always requires registration in Belgium and the municipality may add conditions or a tourist tax. We take the registration and its follow-up off your hands.
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