Safety tips and guidelines

Learn about Airbnb’s partnership with the Red Cross, the guidelines for first aid kits, and how to provide first aid.

Whether you're hosting or traveling, being well-informed before a reservation is important. Here are some safety resources to support you along the way.

Learn how to help improve your safety when interacting with other Hosts and guests.

Find rules for hosts about animal safety.

From ratings to safety features, learn how to find a place to stay where you will feel safe and secure.

Carbon monoxide alarms aren’t common in many parts of the world, so we suggest buying one to bring with you when you travel.

Learn how to make your stay safer for children when you travel.

Airbnb has partnered with experts like Safe Kids Worldwide to help equip you with important water safety tips.

Get tips on how to help stay safe when traveling alone.

The best practices to keep safe while in the kitchen, including information on hazard prevention and food safety.

Follow best practices around food safety, food allergies, dietary restrictions, first aid, and kitchen and fire safety.

Review some tips on fire safety and first aid.

Hosting guests from all over the world should be fun, rewarding, and safe.

Find out how to make a safety plan for your guests and get some first aid tips and info.

Hosts must keep things clean, separate raw and cooked foods, cook food thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures, use safe water, and offer quality ingredients.

Learn fire prevention tools and safety precautions to follow while hosting your Airbnb Experience.

Knife handling, fire prevention, and food safety—find out some best practices to keep your kitchen a safe place.

We offer best practices around food safety, including info about food allergies, dietary restrictions, kitchen safety tips, and fire safety tips.