New York Airbnb Open Data

This dataset provides a snapshot of the Airbnb market in Albany, New York, as of September 5, 2024. Airbnb is a global platform that connects hosts with guests seeking short-term accommodations, offering diverse lodging options ranging from entire homes and apartments to single rooms and shared spaces. Albany, as the capital of New York State, has a unique Airbnb market shaped by its mix of government-related travel, tourism, and local events.

The data includes three files – calendar.csv, listings.csv, and reviews.csv – which together capture key aspects of Albany’s Airbnb ecosystem:

Listings: Details on property types, pricing, and host characteristics.

Calendar: Daily availability and pricing data.

Reviews: Guest feedback on individual listings.

Overall Structure & Analysis Potential:

This dataset offers a rich foundation for analyzing various aspects of the Albany Airbnb market, such as:

Availability & Pricing Trends: By combining calendar.csv and listings.csv, one can examine how pricing and availability fluctuate over time and across different types of listings.

Listing Characteristics: listings.csv provides an overview of the type, size, and features of listings in Albany, helping identify the most common accommodation types and pricing ranges.

Guest Feedback: reviews.csv allows for sentiment analysis and topic modeling to understand guest satisfaction and common issues.