Leave a review on Airbnb within 14 days of checkout through the Trips section of your account
You can leave a review on Airbnb using the mobile app or website. Open your account, go to Trips, find the listing you stayed at, and select Write a review. You have 14 days from your checkout date to submit a review. After 14 days, the option to review closes permanently for that stay.
The review process takes about five minutes. You'll rate the host, the listing, and your overall experience on a scale of one to five stars, then write a written comment if you want to. Your review becomes public once you submit it, and the host can see it when ready. Hosts often respond to reviews, and those responses appear below your original comment.
If you don't leave a review within the 14-day window, you lose the chance to do so. Airbnb does not reopen the review period or allow late submissions, so mark your calendar if you want your feedback recorded.
Key Takeaways
- You must leave your review within 14 days of checkout, or the option disappears forever.
- Go to Trips in your account, select the stay, and choose Write a review to start.
- You rate the host and listing separately on a one-to-five-star scale, then add written comments.
- Your review is public when ready after you submit it, and hosts can respond to what you write.
- Leaving a review helps future guests make decisions and gives the host feedback on their property.
Step-by-step process on the Airbnb website
Log into your Airbnb account on a computer or phone browser. Click or tap the profile icon in the top right corner, then select Trips from the menu. You'll see a list of all your past and upcoming stays. Find the listing you want to review and click on it.
Once you open the trip details, look for the button labeled Write a review. Click it to open the review form. The form asks you to rate the cleanliness, communication, check-in, accuracy, location, and value of the listing on a one-to-five-star scale. You also rate the host separately. Answer each category, then scroll down to the text box and write your comment. You can write as much or as little as you want, but most reviews are one to three sentences.
Before you submit, read through your review once to check for typos or anything you want to change. Click Submit review when you're ready. Your review goes live when ready and appears on the listing's page.
How to leave a review using the Airbnb mobile app
Open the Airbnb app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Select Trips from the menu. Scroll through your past stays and tap the one you want to review. On the trip details page, tap Write a review.
The mobile review form works the same way as the website version. Rate each category by tapping the stars, then type your written comment in the text box. The app may prompt you to rate the host's communication and your overall experience before you can submit. Once all required fields are filled, tap Submit to post your review.
What to include in your review
Write about what you actually experienced during your stay. Mention whether the listing matched the photos and description, how clean it was, and whether the host communicated clearly before and during your visit. If something was broken or missing, say so. If the neighborhood was loud or the wifi didn't work, that's useful information for other guests.
Be specific rather than vague. Instead of "great place," write "the kitchen had everything we needed and the bed was very comfortable." Instead of "bad experience," write "the shower had low water pressure and the host took two days to respond to messages." Specific details help future guests decide if the listing is right for them.
You don't have to be positive or negative — just honest. Hosts and guests both value reviews that describe what actually happened. If you had a genuinely good stay, say why. If something didn't work, explain what it was and how it affected your visit.
The 14-day review window and what happens if you miss it
Airbnb gives you exactly 14 days from your checkout date to leave a review. If you check out on a Monday, you have until the same time on the following Monday to submit. After that important date passes, the Write a review button disappears from your Trips page, and you cannot review that stay.
There is no way to request an extension or submit a late review. Airbnb does not make exceptions for people who forget or run out of time. If you want to review a stay, you need to do it within the 14-day window. Set a phone reminder on your checkout day if you think you might forget.
How hosts respond to your review
Once your review is public, the host can read it and write a response. The host's response appears directly below your review on the listing page. Hosts often thank guests for positive feedback or address concerns mentioned in negative reviews. You'll receive a notification when a host responds, and you can read their message in your Trips section.
You cannot edit your review after you submit it, but you can read the host's response and see how they handle feedback. If a host's response contains false information or is inappropriate, you can report it to Airbnb through the Help Center. Airbnb reviews the report and may remove the response if it violates their policies.
Why your review matters
Your review becomes part of the listing's public rating and helps future guests decide whether to book. Listings with more reviews and higher ratings tend to get more bookings. Hosts rely on guest feedback to improve their properties and service, and they can see patterns in reviews that tell them what's working and what needs attention.
Reviews also protect other guests. If a listing has cleanliness problems, safety issues, or a host who doesn't communicate, reviews make that visible. Your honest feedback can prevent someone else from having a bad experience. Conversely, positive reviews for a great listing help good hosts stay booked and continue offering quality accommodations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I review a host I haven't stayed with yet?
No. You can only review a listing after you have completed a stay there. Airbnb does not allow reviews of hosts or listings you have not booked and checked out from. The review button only appears in your Trips section for past stays.
What if I want to change my review after I submit it?
Airbnb does not allow you to edit or delete reviews after submission. Once you submit, the review is permanent. If you made a mistake or want to add information, you cannot change the original review. You can only read the host's response and see how they address your feedback.
Do I have to write a comment, or can I just leave stars?
You can submit a review with just star ratings and no written comment. However, written comments are more helpful to other guests and to hosts. Most guests and hosts find that a few sentences explaining your experience are more useful than stars alone.
What happens if I don't leave a review?
Nothing happens to you. Leaving a review is optional. If you don't review within 14 days, the option closes and that stay has no review from you. The host will not be penalized, and you straightforward won't have contributed feedback to that listing.
Can the host see my review before it's published?
No. Your review goes live when ready after you submit it. The host sees it at the same time the public does. Airbnb does not show reviews to hosts for approval or editing before they appear on the listing page.