Where to find the review button after your stay

You can leave a review on Airbnb within 30 days after your checkout date. Open the Airbnb app or website, go to your account menu, and select "Trips" or "Your trips". Find the listing you stayed at and tap or click the review option — it usually appears as a button labeled "Review your stay" or "Leave a review".

If you do not see the review option, check that your checkout date has already passed. Airbnb does not let you review a future or current stay. The review window closes 30 days after you leave, so if you waited longer than that, you will no longer be able to post a review for that stay.

Key Takeaways

  • You have 30 days after checkout to leave a review, and the button appears in your Trips section under your account.
  • Your review must include a star rating (1 to 5 stars) and can include written comments about your experience.
  • Hosts can see your name and photo when they read your review, and they can respond to it publicly.
  • Airbnb removes reviews that contain profanity, threats, personal information, or accusations of illegal activity.
  • Your review affects the host's overall rating and helps other guests decide whether to book that listing.

Choosing your star rating

The star rating is required — you cannot submit a review without selecting 1 to 5 stars. One star means you had a poor experience and would not recommend the listing. Five stars means you had an excellent experience and would recommend it. Two, three, and four stars fall in between for stays that were acceptable but had some issues, or good overall with minor problems.

Think about the whole stay, not just one detail. If the listing was clean and the host was responsive but the bed was uncomfortable, that might be a 3 or 4 stars depending on how much the bed mattered to you. If everything met your expectations, give 5 stars. If major things were wrong — the place was dirty, the host did not respond, the listing did not match the photos — consider 1 or 2 stars.

Writing your written review

The written part is optional, but it helps other guests and the host understand your experience. Keep it factual and specific. Instead of "The place was great," write "The kitchen had all the tools we needed for cooking, and the host left clear instructions for the coffee maker." Instead of "It was dirty," write "The bathroom had hair in the shower and the kitchen counters had crumbs."

Be honest about what happened during your stay. Mention things that mattered to you — the noise level, the neighborhood, whether the listing matched the photos, how responsive the host was, the cleanliness, the bed comfort, or the amenities. A few sentences is enough. You do not need to write a long paragraph.

Avoid naming other guests, including personal details about the host or their family, or making accusations about illegal activity. Do not include contact information, links, or requests for the host to refund you or take action. Airbnb will remove reviews that contain these things.

What happens after you submit

Once you submit your review, it goes live on the listing page within a few hours. Your name and profile photo appear with your review, so the host and other guests can see who wrote it. The host can read your review and write a public response if they want to.

Your review stays on the listing page permanently unless you delete it or Airbnb removes it for violating the review policy. You can edit or delete your review anytime by going back to your Trips section, finding the listing, and selecting the edit or delete option.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not use your review to ask the host for a refund or to demand they fix something. Airbnb has a separate resolution process for those issues — use the "Contact host" or "Resolution Center" option instead. Leaving a bad review to pressure a host into refunding you may violate Airbnb's policy.

Do not copy and paste the same review for multiple stays. Each listing and host is different, and generic reviews are less helpful to other guests. Do not mention specific prices you paid, as this can confuse guests in different regions who see different rates.

Avoid emotional language or ALL CAPS. A calm, specific review is more credible and more useful than an angry one. If you had a genuinely bad experience, describe what went wrong clearly rather than using harsh words.

How your review affects the host and listing

Your star rating becomes part of the host's overall rating, which appears on their profile and on every listing they manage. A single 1-star review does not destroy a host's rating if they have many 5-star reviews, but it does pull the average down. Hosts with lower ratings get fewer bookings, so your honest review matters to their business.

Your review also appears on the listing page where future guests can read it. If you mention a specific problem — like "The WiFi was slow" or "The neighborhood was noisier than expected" — other guests will see that and can decide whether it matters to them. This is why specific, honest reviews are more valuable than vague ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I leave a review before my checkout date?

No. Airbnb only lets you review after you have checked out. The review button appears in your Trips section once your stay is complete. You have 30 days from your checkout date to leave a review.

What if the host leaves a bad review of me first?

You can still leave your own honest review. Host and guest reviews are separate and both appear on the listing. If you believe a host's review of you is unfair or violates Airbnb's policy, you can report it to Airbnb through the Help Center.

Can I change my review after I submit it?

Yes. Go to your Trips section, find the listing, and select the edit option. You can change your star rating, rewrite your comments, or delete the review entirely. The updated version will replace the old one.

What if I want to leave a review but the host was rude to me?

You can still leave an honest review about your stay. Focus on facts — what happened, how it affected your experience — rather than personal attacks. If the host's behavior was severe enough to violate Airbnb's policy, report it separately through the Help Center.

Does Airbnb show my review to the host before it goes public?

No. Your review goes live on the listing page right away. The host can see it once it is published. They cannot ask you to change it or see it before it posts.