How Airbnb Categories work

Editor’s note: This article was published as part of the Airbnb 2022 Winter Release. Information may have changed since its publication. Learn more about our latest product release.

Finding new places to stay is one of the joys of travel. We want to make sure that guests looking for a space like yours can easily discover it. Whether you’re hosting a campsite, a cave or a castle, Airbnb Categories can help you showcase what’s special about your space and entice guests to book.

In May 2022, we introduced Airbnb Categories, a new way for guests to discover millions of unique places to stay around the world. Over 60 different categories classify homes based on their style, location or proximity to an activity.

Guests searching for a place to stay can browse categories like Cabins, Lakefront and National parks. They can also search listings by destination and their results show up under All Homes.

Any listing on Airbnb can appear under All Homes if it matches a guest’s search for a particular destination. It can also show up in one or more Airbnb Categories if it meets specific criteria.

Listings in each category go through a curation process. Millions of homes on Airbnb are evaluated using machine learning to analyse titles, descriptions, photo captions and guest reviews.

You can check the category that your listing is in from your hosting account. Go to your listing details and scroll down to the Categories section. The name of the Airbnb Category, if one or more applies, is displayed there. Tap or click for a description of that category.

As we continue to expand categories and update our service, it’s important to keep your listing details up to date. Review your amenities to make sure you’ve selected everything your space offers.