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Searching and booking
Search tips
Search tips
How to search
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Searching for places to stay
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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Using search filters
From amenities to budget, Airbnb’s search filters are key to finding a great place to stay.
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Search for more flexible cancellation policies
Find places with more flexible cancellation policies by using our search filter. You can search for places that offer a full refund if you end up needing to cancel, even if it’s close to your departure date.
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Search for places with accessibility features
Use filters to select the features you need. As always, you can contact the Host directly to ask questions.
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Guest Favorites and highlights
Most-loved homes, according to guests
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
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
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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What monthly stays can offer
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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Icons: Requesting to book
Icons 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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