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 booked up to 2 years in advance, though availability depends on the Host.

Airbnb reservations for personal travel need to be booked 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 traveling 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, reservation, or stay protection insurance. Find out more.

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

If you’re the primary booker, you can invite up to 15 co-travelers to your reservation to give them access to check-in info and all messages with the host.

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 book a reservation or host your place on Airbnb.

Airbnb is committed to maintaining an inclusive and respectful community that is welcoming of all people, including people traveling with children.

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 accommodations and services should not be discriminated against or denied service while using Airbnb. In some jurisdictions, legal requirements may expand or limit the reasonable accommodations a Host must provide. Hosts and guests must comply with these legal requirements.

Airbnb has been granted special authorization by the US Department of Treasury that allows us to offer authorized 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.

An invitation to book 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 book your reservation for the dates you’ve inquired 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 give you a special offer.

You can book 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.

When requesting to book, a limited version of the guest's profile is shown to the Host. The guest's profile photo is not shared until after 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 inquiries within 24 hours, though responses can sometimes take longer due to time zones or lack of internet access.