You can change your review up to 30 days after you post it
Airbnb lets you edit or delete a review you have written within 30 days of posting it. After that window closes, your review becomes permanent and cannot be changed. If you need to correct details, add information, or remove the review entirely, you must do it before the 30-day mark.
The process is straightforward and takes less than a minute. You do not need to contact Airbnb support or ask the host's permission — you have full control over your own review during that period.
Key Takeaways
- You have 30 days from the date you post a review to edit or delete it; after that, the review cannot be changed.
- To edit a review, go to your Airbnb account, find the listing under "Trips", and select "Edit review" from the review you posted.
- Deleting a review removes it completely from the listing page and the host cannot see it, though Airbnb may keep a record internally.
- Once the 30-day window closes, you cannot modify the review, so make any changes before that important date passes.
How to edit your review on the Airbnb website
Log into your Airbnb account and go to your profile menu in the top right corner. Select "Trips" from the dropdown. You will see a list of all your past bookings. Find the listing where you left the review and click on it.
Once you open the booking details, scroll down to find your review. You will see three dots (a menu icon) next to your review text. Click those dots and select "Edit review". A text box will open with your original review already filled in. Make whatever changes you need — correct facts, add details, or rewrite it entirely. When you are done, click "Save" to publish the updated version.
How to edit your review on the Airbnb mobile app
Open the Airbnb app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right. Select "Trips" from the menu. Find the listing where you posted the review and tap on it to open the booking details.
Scroll down to your review and tap the three dots next to it. Select "Edit review" from the menu. The review text will appear in an editable field. Make your changes and tap "Save" when finished. The updated review will post when ready.
How to delete your review completely
The process for deleting a review is nearly identical to editing one. Go to your Trips, find the listing, and tap or click the three dots next to your review. Instead of selecting "Edit review", choose "Delete review". A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure. Confirm the deletion.
Once deleted, your review disappears from the listing page when ready. The host will no longer see it in their reviews section. Airbnb may retain a record of the review in its internal systems for fraud or dispute purposes, but it will not be visible to other guests or the host.
What happens if you miss the 30-day important date
If 30 days have passed since you posted your review, the edit and delete options will no longer appear next to your review text. At that point, your review is locked and cannot be changed through the normal process.
Your only option is to contact Airbnb support directly and explain why you need the review removed or changed. Support may consider requests in cases of factual errors or if the review violates Airbnb's policies, but they are not required to remove or edit reviews straightforward because you changed your mind. Response times vary, and there is no may provide they will grant your request.
Reasons you might want to change your review
You may realize you made a factual error — for example, you said the Wi-Fi did not work when it actually did, or you misremembered the number of bedrooms. Editing lets you correct these mistakes before they influence other guests' decisions.
You might also want to soften or strengthen your language. If you left a harsh review in frustration and later reflected that you were too critical, you can revise it. Conversely, if you left a glowing review but later discovered a problem, you can add that context.
Sometimes you may straightforward want to remove a review entirely if you feel it no longer represents your experience or if you have resolved a dispute with the host directly.
Tips for avoiding the need to edit later
Take time before posting. Do not write your review when ready after checkout when emotions are high. Wait a day or two, then read through what you wrote to check for errors and tone.
Be specific about what happened. Instead of "The place was dirty", write "The kitchen had crumbs on the counter and the bathroom had hair in the shower." Specific details are harder to regret later because they describe facts rather than judgments.
Separate problems from preferences. If the listing description was accurate but you straightforward did not like the style or location, that is a preference, not a problem. Reviews that focus on factual issues (broken appliances, missing amenities, cleanliness problems) are less likely to need revision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the host see that I edited my review?
No. Airbnb does not notify the host that you edited a review, and they cannot see the edit history. They only see the current version of your review. If you delete a review, the host is not notified of the deletion either.
What if I want to change my star rating but keep the same text?
When you edit your review, you can change the star rating along with the text. Open the edit screen and adjust the stars at the top, then update any text you want to change. Save the changes and both the rating and review text will update together.
Can I edit a review for a host I had a bad experience with?
Yes. You can edit any review you posted within 30 days, regardless of whether your experience was positive or negative. There are no restrictions based on the content of your review, as long as it does not violate Airbnb's policies.
If I delete my review, will the host think I am being dishonest?
The host will not receive a notification that you deleted a review. They will straightforward see that a review is no longer there. Hosts cannot tell whether a review was deleted by the guest or removed by Airbnb for policy violations.
What if my review was already removed by Airbnb for violating their policies?
If Airbnb removed your review, you will not see an edit or delete option next to it. The review will already be gone from the listing page. You can contact Airbnb support if you believe the removal was a mistake, but you cannot edit or restore it yourself.