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Search for Airbnb home listings
Use filters, check out maps, and read the descriptions of places to narrow your options to find a good fit for your trip.
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Searching and booking hotels
Finding a wonderful hotel on Airbnb has never been easier.
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Using search filters
From amenities to budget, Airbnb’s search filters are key to finding a great place to stay.
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How to filter places to stay by cancellation policy
Find places with more flexible cancellation policies by using search filters.
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Guest favorites and highlights
Most-loved homes, according to guests.
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Search for listings with accessibility features
You can use filters to select the features you need for a home, service, or experience reservation. You can also contact the host directly to ask questions.
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Inferring Interests
Learn how Airbnb uses artificial intelligence to infer interests and preferences when personalizing the Airbnb platform.
Understanding listings
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Check if a place is available for your dates
Enter your destination, travel dates, and number of guests when searching on Airbnb and all places that show should be available for your trip.
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Types of places to stay
Hosts on Airbnb offer a wide variety of spaces. You can book an entire place, private rooms, hotel rooms, and shared rooms.
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Searching for pet-friendly places
Check the house rules section of the listing description to find out if you can bring your pet or if the host has pets on the property.
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Self check-in
Guests can access the listing using a key lockbox, smartlock, keypad, or by getting a key, any time after the designated check-in time.
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Instant Book for guests and hosts
Instant Book listings allow guests that meet a host’s requirements to book immediately, instead of needing to send a request for approval.
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Review tags and highlights
Reviews may be tagged so they can be searched easier. Explore the review tag types, and find helpful info from past guests.
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Check the wifi speed for a place
Some Hosts have tested the wifi speed in their space and include the speed test result to help you decide if it meets your needs.
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Benefits of booking a monthly stay
Features of listings highlighted when you search for monthly stays.
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Discounts with non-refundable bookings
Sure about your travel plans and want to save some money? Choosing a non-refundable option can get you a discounted price on your trip.
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“Pending” or “exempt” license or registration numbers on listings
Some cities require that Hosts obtain a license or registration number. This field allows Hosts to display that number.
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Select Airbnb Originals: Requesting to book
Airbnb Originals are the most extraordinary experiences hosted by the world’s greatest icons across music, film, TV, art, sports, and more.
Saving favorites
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Use wishlists to save listings
You can add to or delete your favorites anytime. Sharing it with the people you want to travel with allows them to add to it too.
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Wishlist not working
Having trouble with your wishlists? Here are some things you can try.
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