Booking places to stay

Learn about Airbnb’s booking process, how to confirm your reservation, special offers direct from a Host, and more.

Reservations can be made up to 2 years in advance, though availability depends on the Host.

Airbnb reservations for personal travel need to be made by the person who's going to stay at the listing.

We encourage all guests to complete their bookings through Airbnb before meeting in person to ensure their safety and privacy.

Split stays is a feature that allows you to split longer stays between two different listings.

Find stays for 28 nights or more on Airbnb.

From sharing your story in your bio section to leaving honest reviews, connecting with other members of our community is key to travelling with us.

Every booking comes with AirCover for guests. If there’s a serious issue with your Airbnb that your Host can’t resolve, we’ll help you find a similar place, depending on availability at comparable pricing, or give you a full or partial refund.

AirCover for guests is different from travel or reservation insurance. AirCover for guests is provided for free with every booking, while travel insurance (for guests in the US, EU and UK) or reservation insurance (for guests in FR) can be purchased separately during checkout.

Identity verification, reservation screening, payment issues and listing availability are some reasons why you might not be able to complete a reservation.

After the basics (name, email, and phone number), we need a little more info in order for you to book your stay.

You must be at least 18 to make a reservation or host your place on Airbnb.

Yes, children can travel on Airbnb, but some Hosts have specified that their space may not be safe or suitable for children or infants.

Our community is built on the principles of inclusion, belonging, and respect, which includes welcoming and supporting people with disabilities. In general, guests who require reasonable accommodation and services should not be discriminated against or denied service while using Airbnb. In some jurisdictions, legal requirements may expand or limit the reasonable accommodation a Host must provide. Hosts and guests must comply with these legal requirements.

Airbnb has been granted special authorisation by the US Department of Treasury that allows us to offer authorised travel services to non-US persons going to Cuba.

Get helpful info on what you need to know before booking a stay in Japan, including info you’ll give your Host.

If you want to find out more about a place or experience before booking, you can message the Host on Airbnb.

A pre-approval is a way for a Host to let you know that their listing is available when asked about a potential reservation. You have 24 hours to accept it.

If a host pre-approves you, you can automatically make your reservation for the dates you’ve enquired about without waiting for another response from them.

You can contact a Host about their place before requesting to book it. The Host then has the option to pre-approve you or give you a special offer.

You can make a reservation without contacting the Host beforehand, but it’s a good idea to message the Host if you have questions.

Before you book, you can ask a Host specific questions about a listing, availability, and more.

Some Hosts require a rental agreement to secure a reservation but they must disclose this requirement and its terms prior to booking.

Ready to book? You can use Instant Book, send a request to the Host or message them with any questions.

As long as your pending trip request hasn’t been accepted, you can cancel the reservation through the message thread with your Host.

You can check the status of your reservation by visiting your Inbox or by going to Trips and finding your reservation.

Find details on the various statuses your reservation may go through.

Understanding why Hosts decline reservation requests can help prepare guests for a successful booking.

Hosts have 24 hours to officially accept or decline a reservation request. You'll be updated by email with the status.

Hosts are encouraged to respond to guest enquiries within 24 hours, though responses can sometimes take longer due to time zones or lack of internet access.