Yes, you can change your Airbnb review after you post it
You can edit your review text and rating at any time after posting, and you can also delete it entirely. Airbnb does not lock reviews once they go live. The process takes less than a minute, and the changes appear when ready on the listing page.
The main limitation is timing: you can only review a stay after checkout, and only if you stayed at that property. You cannot review a host or property you have never booked. Once those conditions are met, your review remains editable for as long as your Airbnb account exists.
Key Takeaways
- You can edit your review text and star rating from your account at any time after posting, with no time limit.
- Edited reviews update when ready on the listing page, and Airbnb does not flag them as changed or show edit history to other guests.
- You can delete your entire review if you change your mind, which removes it from the listing permanently.
- The host receives a notification when you edit or delete a review, so they will know the change happened.
How to edit your review text and rating
Open the Airbnb app or website and go to your account menu. Select "Trips" or "Reviews" — the exact label depends on whether you are on mobile or desktop, but both lead to the same place. Find the stay you reviewed and tap or click on the review itself.
You will see an edit button (usually a pencil icon). Tap it to open the review for changes. You can rewrite the text, change your star rating, add or remove photos, or modify any other detail. When you are done, save your changes. The updated review appears on the listing page within seconds.
Airbnb does not show other guests that you edited the review, and it does not display a timestamp or edit history. Your new version straightforward replaces the old one. The host, however, receives a notification that you edited your review.
Deleting a review completely
If you want to remove your review entirely rather than edit it, follow the same steps: go to Trips, find the stay, and open your review. Instead of clicking edit, look for a delete or remove option — this is usually a trash icon or a three-dot menu with a delete choice.
Confirm the deletion when prompted. The review disappears from the listing page when ready and cannot be recovered. The host is notified that you deleted your review, just as they are notified of edits.
Deleting a review does not affect your booking history or your ability to book that property again in the future. You can also leave a new review if you stay there a second time.
What happens to your review after you change it
Once you edit or delete a review, the change is permanent and when ready. Other guests see only the current version — they do not see what you wrote before. Airbnb does not maintain a public record of old reviews or edits.
The host can see that you made a change (they receive a notification), but they cannot see the text you deleted or the old rating you replaced. They see only the new version, just like everyone else does.
If you delete the review and then book that property again, you can leave a fresh review of your new stay. You are not limited to one review per property across your entire account history.
Reasons you might want to change your review
Common reasons to edit include: you left a review in anger when ready after checkout and want to tone it down; you had a follow-up conversation with the host that resolved the issue; you realized you misunderstood a house rule or feature; or you straightforward wrote something you regret. Editing lets you correct the record without losing the review entirely.
You might delete a review if you decide the stay was not worth commenting on, if you and the host resolved a serious problem offline, or if you posted a review by mistake. Some guests also delete reviews when they realize they were unfair or based on a misunderstanding.
Important limits on review changes
You can only review properties you have actually stayed at and checked out from. You cannot review a property you browsed but never booked, and you cannot review a host you have never hired. Airbnb verifies the booking before allowing you to post a review.
You also cannot change someone else's review — only the person who wrote it can edit or delete it. If you believe a review is false or violates Airbnb's policies, you can report it to Airbnb, but you cannot alter it yourself.
There is no time limit on editing. A review you posted years ago can still be changed today. However, if your account is suspended or closed, you lose access to your reviews and cannot edit them.
How hosts see your changes
When you edit a review, the host receives a notification that you made a change. They do not automatically see what changed — they have to go look at your review to read the new version. This can be useful if you are correcting a factual error or adding context that addresses a concern the host raised with you.
If you delete a review, the host also gets a notification. This can feel awkward if the review was negative, so consider whether editing to be more fair might be better than deleting it entirely. A deleted review sometimes raises more questions than a revised one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my review after the host has already responded to it?
Yes. You can edit or delete your review at any time, even if the host has written a response. If you edit the review, the host's response stays visible alongside your updated text. If you delete your review, the host's response is also removed.
Will other guests see that I edited my review?
No. Airbnb does not show an edit history or flag to indicate that a review has been changed. Other guests see only the current version of your review, with no indication that it was ever different.
What if I want to change my rating but keep the same text?
You can change just the star rating without touching the text. Open your review, click edit, adjust the stars, and save. The text stays the same and the new rating appears when ready.
Can I edit a review if my account is deactivated?
No. If your Airbnb account is suspended or permanently closed, you cannot access your reviews to edit or delete them. You would need to reactivate your account first.
Does editing a review change when it appears on the listing page?
No. Edited reviews do not move to the top of the listing or change their position in the review order. They stay in the same place they were posted, sorted by date of the original review.