How do I get a refund from Airbnb for a bad stay?

Need to request a refund before or after a trip or Experience? First, discuss the amount with your Host in the message thread, and if they agree, go to the Resolution Center to request money. If they don't agree to the amount within 72 hours, reach out to us for help mediating.



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Before submitting a request for a refund, whenever feasible, the guest must notify the Host and try to resolve the Experiences Issue directly with their Host. In connection with resolving the issue, guests can request refunds directly from Hosts using the resolution center.

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Submit a request to your Host: you'll describe the issue, provide photos if you can, and let the Host know how you'd like to resolve it. It's important to get help within 24 hours of noticing the issue. Otherwise, your refund amount might be affected.

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If the host cancels the booking shortly before your stay or does not give you access to the lodging, you can expect an Airbnb refund. If, at the start of the booking, the property is not generally clean and sanitary, contains safety or health hazards, or has vermin or undisclosed pets.

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Other Experiences Issues must be reported to us no later than 72 hours after they occur. If we determine that an Experiences Issue has disrupted an Experience, we will provide a full or partial refund.

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It can happen to the best of Hosts: The wifi is a no-show, or the hot tub isn't hot. If something gets in the way of your guest's good time, you can send them a full or partial refund before, during, or after their stay. We'll notify them right away, and process the refund within 48 hours.

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Contact Airbnb Customer Service Need a little more help or have a complaint? Contact us by email, chat, or phone at 1-844-234-2500.

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Travelers should use Airbnb's resolution center to submit a claim within 60 days of checkout. Through this process, you can request money for incidents related to your Airbnb trip.

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Airbnb will review the issue and contact you as a host. They will also do a follow-up investigation and report back to the neighbor. The good news is that Airbnb is unlikely to suspend or take down your listing, but having many complaints won't be good for your vacation rental business.

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Good news—if you're eligible for a refund, we'll send your refund as soon as you cancel, to the payment method you used when you booked the reservation. Your bank or credit card issuer may take longer to get it to you. It all depends on how you paid and where you live.

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Most common Airbnb Complaints
  • Rental Cleanliness.
  • Lack of Communication With The Host.
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue.
  • Property And Amenities Not Identical To The Description.
  • Poorly Handled Emergency.


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Your place is not that clean as expected
Complaints about cleanliness are the most common ones out there. Your guests expect your rental property to be as clean as an upscale hotel room. And if you miss any spot, they won't think twice about commenting about it when they leave you an Airbnb review.

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You can use our Resolution Center within 60 days of your reservation's checkout date to request or send money for things related to your Airbnb trip. It helps to have any photos or other relevant evidence ready when you submit a Resolution Center request.

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If a host cancels your Airbnb reservation, you're eligible for a refund from Airbnb. It can take up to two credit card statements to get your money back, depending on the refund type you choose and where you live.

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The Neighborhood Support team can also be reached at +1 (855) 635-7754. We process all personal data in line with our Privacy Policy.

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...then it should take 5-7 business days from the date it was resolved. However, in larger cases that require receipts, pictures and documentation for damages or repairs, this could take over a month depending on how urgent the case is.

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Travelers should use Airbnb's resolution center to submit a claim within 60 days of checkout. Through this process, you can request money for incidents related to your Airbnb trip. If you and the host aren't able to come to an agreement within 72 hours, there is an option for Airbnb to mediate the claim.

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Depending on the nature of the violation, Airbnb may also take other actions, such as canceling an upcoming or active reservation, refunding a guest from a Host's payout, and/or requiring Hosts to provide proof that they have addressed issues before they can resume hosting.

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You'll receive an automated acknowledgement of your email when we receive your complaint. An Airbnb case handler will be assigned to your complaint and will aim to make initial contact with you within 96 hours. We might ask you to provide more information about your complaint, or to submit supporting documents.

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Airbnb is addressing two huge complaints: Hidden fees and chores. Nov. 7, 2022 Updated Mon., Nov.

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A 2021 study of more than 125,000 Airbnb complaints on Twitter found that 72% of the issues were related to poor customer service and 22% were related to scams.

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Airbnb has a set process in place to deal with chargebacks. When a guest initiates a chargeback with their credit card provider, Airbnb is notified by its payment processor. The company then investigates the claim, which includes reviewing the transaction details and the interactions between the host and the guest.

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If your credit card was charged, you should open up a merchant dispute by contacting your credit card company's dispute department.

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