You can edit your review within 48 hours of posting, or delete it anytime
Airbnb lets you change what you wrote in a review for up to 48 hours after you post it. During that window, you can edit the text, change your star rating, or add photos you forgot to include. After 48 hours, you cannot edit the review anymore, but you can still delete it entirely and write a new one if you want to change your feedback.
The process takes less than a minute and works the same way on the Airbnb app or website. You do not need to contact Airbnb support unless something goes wrong with the technical steps.
Key Takeaways
- You have 48 hours from the time you post your review to edit the text, rating, or photos.
- After 48 hours, editing is locked, but you can delete the review and post a new one instead.
- Edits appear when ready to other users — there is no waiting period for changes to show up.
- Deleting a review removes it from the listing page, but Airbnb keeps a record of it in your account history.
How to edit your review within 48 hours
Open the Airbnb app or go to airbnb.com and sign into your account. Tap or click the profile icon in the top right corner, then select Trips. Find the reservation you reviewed and tap or click on it to open the booking details.
Scroll down to your review and look for the pencil icon (edit button) next to your rating. Tap or click it. You can now change your written feedback, adjust your star rating, or add new photos. When you are done, tap or click Save or Update Review. Your changes go live right away.
How to delete a review and write a new one
Follow the same steps to find your review in your Trips section. This time, look for the three-dot menu icon (more options) next to your review. Tap or click it and select Delete Review. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Once deleted, you can write a fresh review if you want to. Go back to the listing page for that property, and you will see the option to leave a review again. Airbnb will not let you post a second review for the same stay unless you delete the first one, so this is the only way to change your feedback after the 48-hour window closes.
What happens to your review after you edit or delete it
When you edit a review, the new version replaces the old one when ready. Other guests and the host see your updated text and rating right away — there is no delay or approval step. The host does not get a notification that you changed your review, but they can see the edit history if they look at the review details.
When you delete a review, it disappears from the listing page and the host no longer sees it in their reviews section. However, Airbnb keeps a record of deleted reviews in your account for your own reference. The host cannot see this record.
Why you might want to change your review
You may realize you made a factual error — for example, you said the kitchen had no coffee maker when it actually did, or you misread the check-in time. Editing lets you correct this without having to delete and start over.
You might also change your mind about your experience after thinking about it more. If you were frustrated during checkout but the host resolved the issue, you may want to update your rating to reflect that. Or if a problem you did not notice during your stay becomes clear later (like mold appearing in photos you took), you can add that detail to your review.
Restrictions and things to know
You cannot edit a review after 48 hours have passed since you posted it. The timer starts the moment you hit submit, not when you check out of the property. If you miss the window, deleting and reposting is your only option.
You also cannot edit a review if the host has already responded to it. In that case, you must delete the review to make changes. When you delete a review that has a host response, the host's reply is deleted too.
Airbnb does not allow you to post multiple reviews for the same stay. If you want to change your feedback after 48 hours, you have to delete the original review first.
Troubleshooting if you cannot find the edit button
If you do not see the pencil icon next to your review, check whether 48 hours have passed since you posted it. The edit button only appears during that window. If less than 48 hours have passed and you still cannot see it, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the app.
Make sure you are signed into the account that posted the review. If you are looking at a review posted by someone else on your reservation (like a co-guest), you cannot edit it — only the person who wrote it can make changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the host see that I edited my review?
The host can see that a review was edited if they look at the review details, but they do not get a notification when you make changes. They see your current review and can view the edit history, but most hosts do not check this regularly.
What if I delete my review and then want to post it again?
You can post a new review for the same stay after you delete the original one. Go to the listing page or your Trips section and look for the option to leave a review. You can write something completely different or similar to what you deleted.
Does deleting a review affect my host rating or account standing?
Deleting a review does not hurt your standing with Airbnb or affect how hosts view you. Hosts cannot see deleted reviews, so it has no impact on your reputation as a guest.
Can I edit a review if the host has already responded to it?
No. Once a host responds to your review, the edit button disappears. You must delete the review to make changes, and doing so also removes the host's response.
What if I want to change my review more than once within 48 hours?
You can edit your review as many times as you want during the 48-hour window. Each time you save, the new version replaces the old one when ready. There is no limit on how many edits you can make.