Yes, you can edit your review, but only within a limited window
You can edit or delete a review you posted on Airbnb, but only within the first 48 hours after you submit it. After that window closes, the review becomes permanent and you cannot change it. If you need to correct a detail, add information, or remove the review entirely, you must act within those two days.
The 48-hour rule applies whether you posted a five-star review or a one-star review. Airbnb enforces this time limit to prevent hosts from pressuring guests to change negative reviews after the fact, and to keep the review history stable for other potential guests reading it.
Once the 48 hours pass, your only option is to contact Airbnb support and explain why the review should be removed. Support will consider requests only in specific cases — for example, if the review violates Airbnb's content policy or if you posted it by mistake. A straightforward change of mind or new information does not may have access to.
Key Takeaways
- You have 48 hours from the moment you post your review to edit or delete it through the Airbnb app or website.
- After 48 hours, the review cannot be changed or removed by you, and Airbnb support will not delete it for a change of mind.
- Airbnb support may remove a review only if it violates the platform's content policy or was posted in error.
- The host cannot request that Airbnb remove a negative review, and you cannot be pressured to change one in exchange for a refund or other benefit.
How to edit your review before the important date
On the Airbnb website, go to your account menu, select "Reviews," find the review you want to change, and click "Edit." You can then rewrite the text, change your star rating, or add photos. Click "Save" when you are done. The edited review will show the new content when ready.
On the Airbnb mobile app, open your profile, tap "Reviews," find the listing, and tap the three-dot menu next to your review. Select "Edit review" and make your changes. Save when finished. The process is the same whether you are using iPhone or Android.
If you want to delete the review instead of editing it, follow the same steps but select "Delete review" from the menu. Once deleted, the review disappears from the listing and from your profile. You cannot recover a deleted review after the 48-hour window closes.
What happens if you miss the 48-hour window
After 48 hours, the edit and delete buttons disappear from your review. You will no longer see them in the app or on the website, even if you navigate back to the listing or your profile. At this point, the review is locked and cannot be changed by you under any circumstances.
If you posted something factually incorrect — for example, you wrote that the listing had no wifi when it actually did — you cannot fix it yourself. You can contact Airbnb support and explain the error, but support will not remove or edit the review on your behalf unless it violates Airbnb's policies.
Airbnb's policies prohibit reviews that contain hate speech, discrimination, threats, or personal information about the host. If your review crosses one of these lines, support may remove it. A negative review about the cleanliness or condition of the space, however, will remain even if you regret posting it.
Why Airbnb uses a time limit on edits
The 48-hour window protects guests from pressure to change their reviews. Without a important date, hosts could contact guests after a negative review and offer refunds, discounts, or other incentives in exchange for editing the review to be more positive. The time limit prevents this kind of negotiation.
The important date also protects the integrity of reviews for other guests. If reviews could be edited or deleted months after posting, potential guests would not know whether the information they are reading is current or has been altered. A permanent review, once the window closes, gives readers confidence that what they see is what the guest actually experienced.
For hosts, the system works the same way. Hosts can edit their responses to guest reviews within 48 hours, but after that their response is locked. This creates a level playing field where neither party can indefinitely revise their account of what happened.
What to do if a host asks you to change your review
Hosts are not allowed to ask you to change, delete, or edit your review in exchange for money, a refund, or any other benefit. If a host contacts you and makes this request, you can report the message to Airbnb. This behavior violates Airbnb's terms of service.
You are free to change your review on your own if you genuinely want to — for example, if you initially gave one star but later realized the host responded to your concerns and fixed the problem. That is your choice to make. But you should never feel pressured or incentivized to do so.
If a host is harassing you about your review, take screenshots of the messages and report them to Airbnb support. Include the conversation and explain that the host is asking you to alter your review. Airbnb takes these reports seriously and may suspend or remove the host's account.
Editing your review on different devices
The process is nearly identical on desktop, iPhone, and Android, but the exact location of buttons varies slightly. On a computer, log into Airbnb.com, click your profile picture, select "Reviews," and look for the listing. On mobile, open the app, tap your profile icon at the bottom, and navigate to "Reviews."
If you cannot find your review, make sure you are logged into the correct account. Some guests have multiple Airbnb accounts, and reviews are tied to the account that posted them. If you booked under one email address and are now logged in under another, you will not see that review.
The 48-hour timer starts the moment you click "Post" or "Submit" on your review. It does not reset if you edit the review — the clock keeps running from the original post time. If you posted your review on Monday at 3 p.m., you have until Wednesday at 3 p.m. to make changes, regardless of when you actually edit it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit my review after 48 hours if I contact Airbnb support?
No. Airbnb support will not edit or delete your review after the 48-hour window closes, except in cases where the review violates content policy — such as containing hate speech or personal information about the host. A straightforward request to change the wording or rating will be denied.
Does the host get notified when I edit my review?
Yes. The host receives a notification that you edited your review, and they can see the updated version. They cannot see what the original text said, only that a change was made. If you delete your review, the host is also notified.
What if I posted a review by accident and want to remove it?
If you posted it by mistake, delete it when ready through the app or website — you have 48 hours. After that, contact Airbnb support and explain that you posted in error. Support may remove it if you can demonstrate it was unintentional, such as if you posted the wrong review to the wrong listing.
Can I change my star rating without changing the text?
Yes. When you edit your review, you can change the star rating independently of the written text. You can go from five stars to three stars, or vice versa, and keep the same paragraph. The edit button lets you modify any part of the review or all of it.
What if the host's response to my review is wrong or unfair?
Hosts can edit their responses to your review within 48 hours of posting them. After that, their response is locked. You cannot edit a host's response, but you can post a follow-up comment to your own review to clarify or correct something the host said. That follow-up comment also has a 48-hour edit window.