Spanish court upholds Consumer Affairs' decision to fine Airbnb 64 million euros for illegal listings

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The Madrid High Court of Justice has rejected Airbnb's request for temporary suspension of the fine, allowing the platform to appeal one more time

Lucía Palacios

Madrid

Monday, 23 March 2026, 15:18

The High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) has rejected Airbnb's request to temporarily dismiss the fine that the Ministry of Consumer Affairs imposed in December 2025. The company will have to pay more than 64 million euros for illegal listings.

Specifically, Consumer Affairs found irregularities in more than 65,122 ads, which had already been withdrawn in July 2025.

This is the third judicial setback for Airbnb in Spain in barely a year. In May last year, the TSJM forced the platform to remove 5,800 ads, then it did the same with another 34,728 ads in September.

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