The number of apartments offered on AirBnB in Punda is increasing. Different real estate owners transformed empty space above the stores into beautiful apartments. At this moment multiple apartments in different price categories are offered at the popular vacation rental website.

"Super nice apartment, literally in the middle of everything."

The demand for apartments downtown becomes clear from the reviews on AirBnB. All apartments in Punda are given 5 stars for location. According to the owners, the apartments are occupied over 90%.

More and more real estate owners are investing in more living downtown, for short term rental as well as long term rental. This will benefit all businesses downtown. Creating more living space in Punda is one of the main goals to ensure sustainable growth for the coming years. Apartments will cause more live during the day and at night after closing of the stores, different types of stores and horeca will arise and the safety feeling will increase.