Yes, you can edit your review on Airbnb, but only within a limited window
You can edit or delete a review you've written on Airbnb, but the timing matters. Airbnb lets you make changes to your review for up to 30 days after you post it. After that window closes, you cannot edit the review yourself—you'll need to contact Airbnb support if you want it removed or changed.
The 30-day window starts the moment you submit your review, not when you check in or check out. If you realize you made a typo, left out important details, or want to change your rating, you have that month to do it. After 30 days, your review is locked and visible to other users exactly as you wrote it.
Key Takeaways
- You can edit your review anytime within 30 days of posting it by opening the review and selecting the edit option.
- After 30 days, you cannot edit the review yourself, but you can contact Airbnb support to request removal or changes.
- Deleting your review removes it from the listing when ready, but the host will still see that you stayed there.
- If you change your rating or text, the updated version replaces the original—there is no version history visible to other guests.
- Hosts cannot edit or delete reviews left about them, but they can respond to your review publicly.
How to edit your review within the 30-day window
Open the Airbnb app or website and go to your account menu. Select Trips, then find the reservation you reviewed. Scroll down to your review and look for the three-dot menu icon (or similar options button) next to it. Tap or click Edit review.
You can now change your rating, rewrite your text, or both. Make your changes and select Save or Update. The new version replaces the old one when ready—guests viewing the listing will see only your updated review, not the original.
If you want to remove the review entirely instead of editing it, use the same menu and select Delete review. Once deleted, your review no longer appears on the listing page.
What happens after the 30-day window closes
Once 30 days have passed since you posted your review, the edit and delete buttons disappear from your account. You cannot change the review yourself through the app or website.
If you need to remove or change a review after this important date, contact Airbnb support directly. You can reach them through the Help Center in your account or by opening the app and selecting Help. Explain why you want the review removed or changed. Airbnb will review your request, but they do not may provide removal—they may decline if the review does not violate their policies.
Airbnb's policies allow removal of reviews that contain false information, personal details, or content that violates their community standards. A straightforward change of mind about your rating or wording is less likely to result in removal after the important date has passed.
Why hosts can see your review even if you delete it
When you delete a review, it disappears from the public listing page—other guests cannot see it anymore. However, the host still receives a notification that you stayed there and can still see your review in their host dashboard, even after you delete it.
This is by design. Hosts need a record of who has stayed at their property for their own records and safety. Deleting your public review does not erase the host's access to it or the fact that you were a guest.
How hosts can respond to your review
Hosts cannot edit or delete reviews you leave about them, but they can write a public response. If a host replies to your review, their response appears directly below your review on the listing page. Both your review and their response are visible to other potential guests.
If a host's response contains false information or violates Airbnb's policies, you can report it. However, you cannot delete or edit the host's response yourself. Contact Airbnb support if you believe their reply is inappropriate.
Editing your review on different devices
The process is the same whether you use the Airbnb app on your phone or the website on a computer. Go to Trips, find your reservation, locate your review, and select the options menu to edit or delete.
If you cannot find the edit option, check that you are within the 30-day window. If you are, try logging out and back in, or clear your app cache and restart. If the button still does not appear and you are certain 30 days have not passed, contact Airbnb support—there may be a technical issue.
What you should know before posting a review
Since you have 30 days to change your mind, there is no harm in posting a review soon after checkout while your experience is fresh. You can always refine it later if you think of something to add or change.
Keep in mind that once you post a review, the host is notified when ready. If you plan to edit it significantly—especially if you are lowering your rating—the host will see the original review first. They may respond to the original version before you update it.
Airbnb does not notify other guests that a review has been edited, so they will not know you changed it. The updated version straightforward replaces the old one on the listing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit my review after 30 days?
No, you cannot edit it yourself after 30 days. The edit button disappears from your account. You can contact Airbnb support to request removal, but they may decline if the review does not violate their policies. Deletion after 30 days requires going through support.
If I delete my review, will the host know?
Yes. The host can still see your review in their dashboard even after you delete it from the public listing. Deleting only removes it from other guests' view, not from the host's records.
Can the host edit or delete my review?
No. Hosts cannot edit or delete reviews left about them. They can only write a public response to your review. If you believe a host's response is false or violates policies, you can report it to Airbnb.
What if I made a spelling mistake in my review?
Use the edit option within 30 days to fix it. Open your review, select edit, correct the text, and save. The corrected version replaces the original when ready.
Does Airbnb show a history of my review edits?
No. Other guests see only the current version of your review. There is no visible edit history or timestamp showing when you changed it.