You can edit your review up to 30 days after posting, but only the text — not your star rating
Airbnb lets you change what you wrote in a review for 30 days after you post it. You cannot change the number of stars you gave, and you cannot edit a review after the 30-day window closes. If you need to fix a typo, add missing details, or soften your language, the process takes less than a minute from your phone or computer.
Once the 30 days pass, your only option is to delete the entire review and write a new one if you want. Hosts cannot see that you deleted it, but they will notice if a review that was there suddenly vanishes.
Key Takeaways
- You have 30 days from the date you post your review to edit the text, but the star rating cannot be changed.
- After 30 days, you can only delete the review entirely — you cannot edit it anymore.
- Edits appear when ready; there is no waiting period or host approval required.
- Deleting a review removes it from the listing page, but the host may notice the change if they were tracking it.
- You can edit or delete reviews from the Airbnb app or website using the same steps.
How to edit your review on the Airbnb app
Open the Airbnb app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select Reviews from the menu. Find the review you want to change and tap the three dots (menu icon) next to it. Tap Edit review.
Make your changes to the text in the box that appears. You can rewrite sentences, fix spelling mistakes, or add new information. When you are done, tap Save. The updated review appears on the listing page right away.
How to edit your review on the Airbnb website
Log into your Airbnb account on a computer or mobile browser. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select Reviews. Locate the review you want to edit and click the three dots next to it. Click Edit.
Type your changes into the text field. You can delete sentences, rewrite paragraphs, or add clarifications. Click Save changes when finished. The new version replaces the old one when ready on the listing.
What happens if your 30 days are up
Once 30 days have passed since you posted your review, the edit button disappears. At that point, you have two choices: leave the review as is, or delete it completely and write a new one.
To delete an old review, find it in your Reviews section, tap or click the three dots, and select Delete review. Confirm the deletion. The review is removed from the listing page. If you want to share your experience again, you can write a fresh review, but you will need to wait until you have stayed at that property again — Airbnb only allows one review per stay.
Reasons to edit instead of delete
Editing keeps your original review date and timestamp visible to other guests, which can matter if your stay was recent and your feedback is timely. Deleting and rewriting means your new review will show today's date, which might make it seem less relevant to someone reading reviews from your actual stay months ago.
Editing is also the right choice if you made a small mistake — a wrong detail, a typo, or a sentence that came across harsher than you meant. Hosts appreciate when guests correct factual errors rather than delete and repost, because it shows good faith.
What you cannot change in your review
Your star rating is locked in. If you gave 3 stars and now wish you had given 4, you cannot change it through editing. You would have to delete the entire review and write a new one, but remember that you can only post one review per stay.
You also cannot edit a review after 30 days have passed. The edit button will not appear, and there is no way to request an extension. Plan your edits within that window if you know you want to make changes.
How hosts see your edits
Hosts are notified when you first post a review, but they do not receive a separate notification when you edit it. They will see the updated text the next time they check their reviews or if they receive an email summary from Airbnb. There is no way for them to see what you changed — they only see the current version.
If you delete a review, the host may notice it is gone if they were tracking it, but Airbnb does not send them a notification that you deleted it. They straightforward see that a review that was there is no longer on their listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my star rating after I post my review?
No. Your star rating cannot be edited. If you want a different rating to appear, you must delete the entire review and write a new one. However, you can only post one review per stay, so deleting means you cannot post another review for that property unless you stay there again.
What if I want to edit my review more than 30 days later?
You cannot edit it. Your only option is to delete the review completely. After deletion, you could write a new review, but it will show today's date instead of your original stay date, and Airbnb only allows one review per stay.
Do hosts get notified when I edit my review?
No. Hosts are notified when you first post a review, but not when you edit it. They will see your updated text the next time they view their reviews, but they will not know what changed or when you made the change.
Can I edit a review I wrote for a host I stayed with years ago?
Only if it has been fewer than 30 days since you posted it. If more than 30 days have passed, the edit option is gone permanently. You can delete the review if you want, but you cannot edit it.
If I delete my review, can I write a new one for the same stay?
No. Airbnb allows only one review per stay. Once you delete your review, you cannot post another one for that property unless you book and stay there again in the future.