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Booking basics

What guests should know when booking.
  • How-to • Guest

    Booking a trip: what to do if you’re new

    Learn about Airbnb’s booking process, how to confirm your home reservation, add experiences or services, accept special offers directly from a host and more.
  • How-to • Guest

    How far in advance you can book

    Reservations can be made up to 2 years in advance, though availability depends on the Host.
  • How-to • Guest

    Booking for friends and family

    Airbnb reservations for personal travel need to be made by the person who's going to stay at the listing.
  • How-to • Guest

    Visiting a place before booking

    We encourage all guests to complete their bookings through Airbnb before meeting in person to ensure their safety and privacy.
  • How-to • Guest

    Booking split stays

    Split stays is a feature that allows you to split longer stays between two different listings.
  • How-to • Guest

    Living in a place on Airbnb instead of renting

    Find stays for 28 nights or more on Airbnb.
  • How-to • Guest

    Being a considerate guest

    From sharing your story in your bio section to leaving honest reviews, connecting with other members of our community is key to travelling with us.
  • Guide • Guest

    AirCover for guests

    Every home booking comes with AirCover for guests. If there’s a serious issue with your Airbnb that your host can’t resolve, we’ll help you find a similar place, depending on availability at comparable pricing, or give you a full or partial refund.
  • Legal terms

    AirCover for guests and travel, reservation or stay protection insurance

    AirCover for guests is different from travel, reservation or stay protection insurance. Find out more.
  • How-to • Guest

    If your reservation couldn’t be completed

    Identity verification, reservation screening, payment issues and listing availability are some reasons why you might not be able to complete a reservation.
  • How-to • Guest

    Invite guests to your group reservation

    Invite guests in your group to join your reservation. After joining, they’ll have access to the reservation’s info and all messages with your host.