Yes, you can edit your review on Airbnb, but only within a limited window
You can edit a review you've written on Airbnb for up to 180 days after you post it. This means you have roughly six months to change what you wrote, fix typos, add details you forgot, or soften language you regret. After 180 days, the review becomes locked and you cannot change it—you can only delete it entirely and write a new one if you want.
The host and other guests will see your edited review, and Airbnb does not mark it as "edited" or show when the change was made. If you delete a review and write a new one, the old one disappears from the listing page.
Key Takeaways
- You have 180 days from the date you post your review to edit it; after that, editing is no longer possible.
- To edit a review, open your Airbnb account, find the reservation in your booking history, and select the option to edit your review.
- You can delete a review at any time, but once deleted, it cannot be recovered—you would need to write an entirely new review if you change your mind.
- Edited reviews do not show a timestamp or "edited" label, so hosts and guests see only the current version of what you wrote.
How to edit your review step by step
Open the Airbnb app or website and go to your account menu. Select "Trips" or "Reservations" depending on whether you're on mobile or desktop. Find the stay you reviewed and tap or click on it to open the reservation details.
Look for your review in the reservation page. You should see the text you wrote, along with the star rating you gave. Tap or click the three-dot menu icon (or "Edit" button if visible) next to your review. Select "Edit review" from the menu. You can now change the text, the star rating, or both. When you're done, tap or click "Save" or "Post" to publish the changes.
The updated review will replace the old one when ready. Guests browsing the listing will see your new version, not the original.
What happens if you delete a review instead
If you delete a review, it vanishes from the listing page and your account. You cannot undo a deletion—Airbnb does not keep a trash folder or recovery option. If you later want to review that stay again, you can write a completely new review, but it will appear as a fresh post with today's date, not a restoration of the old one.
Hosts sometimes notice when a review disappears, especially if it was recent or if they received a notification about it. There is no way to hide the fact that you removed it. If you want to change your review rather than remove it entirely, editing is the better choice because it keeps your feedback visible while letting you correct what you said.
Reasons you might want to edit a review
Common reasons people edit reviews include fixing spelling or grammar mistakes, adding details they forgot to mention, changing their tone if they were angry when they first wrote it, or updating their opinion after reflecting on the stay. You might also edit if you realize you were unfair to the host or if something you complained about turned out to be your own misunderstanding.
You cannot edit a review to change your star rating alone without also changing the text—the two are linked in the Airbnb system. If you want to raise or lower your stars, you must also modify your written feedback.
Time limits and what you cannot change
The 180-day window is firm. Once it closes, the "Edit review" option disappears from your account, and you will see only a "Delete review" option instead. At that point, your only choices are to leave the review as-is or remove it entirely.
You cannot edit a review to remove your name or make it anonymous. Your name appears on every review you post, and that is permanent. You also cannot edit a review to hide which property or host it refers to—the review stays attached to that specific listing.
What the host sees when you edit
Hosts receive a notification when you first post a review, but they do not receive a separate notification when you edit it. They will see the updated version the next time they check their listing or their reviews page. There is no timestamp showing when you made the change, so the host cannot tell whether you edited it one day after posting or 179 days later.
If your original review was negative and you edit it to be more positive, the host will see the improved version. This can be useful if you want to repair a relationship or correct something you said in anger. However, if you delete a negative review, some hosts may remember it or have already taken a screenshot, so editing to soften your language is often a better approach than deletion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit my review after the host has already replied to it?
Yes. Host replies do not lock your review. You can edit your review at any time within the 180-day window, even if the host has written a response. Your edits will not affect their reply—it stays visible below your review.
If I edit my review, will the host know I changed it?
The host will not receive a notification that you edited it. They will only see the current version of your review when they look at their listing. There is no "edited" label or timestamp, so they cannot tell when or how many times you made changes.
What if I want to change my review after 180 days?
After 180 days, you cannot edit the review. Your only option is to delete it and write a new one from scratch. The new review will appear as a separate post with a current date, and the old review will be gone.
Can I edit just the star rating without changing the text?
No. Airbnb requires you to modify the text of your review if you want to change the star rating. You cannot adjust one without touching the other. If you only want to change your stars, you must add or remove at least some words from your written feedback.
Will my edited review show up in the listing's newest reviews first?
No. Airbnb does not re-sort reviews based on edits. Your review stays in the same position it held when you originally posted it. Editing does not bump it to the top or change where guests see it on the listing page.