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Preparing to host

Getting started

  • How-to

    Preparing to host

    From keeping your calendar updated to giving guests soap and snacks, here are some tips to help get your place to stay ready.
  • Rules

    Resources for Hosts

    We offer a collection of curated articles and videos with hosting tips, news, and best practices in the Airbnb Resource Center.
  • How-to

    Get help with your listing from a Superhost

    Ask a Superhost for guidance creating a listing, which can help land your first booking.
  • How-to

    Airbnb service fees

    To help Airbnb run smoothly and to cover the costs of the products and services we provide, we charge a service fee when a booking is confir…
  • How-to

    Guest contracts

    If you require guests to sign a contract, you must disclose the actual contract terms to them prior to booking.
  • How-to

    Select your home type

    When guests book your place, they want to know what they’ll be getting. Choose the home type that best describes your place.
  • Community policy

    Accessibility Policy

    Our community is built on the principles of inclusion, belonging, and respect, which includes welcoming and supporting people with disabilit…
  • How-to

    Verifying your Host account

    When you host or help with hosting on Airbnb, you may be asked to provide information such as your legal name, date of birth, or government …
  • How-to

    Verifying your professional Host account and business details

    When you host or help with hosting on Airbnb, you may be asked to provide info such as your legal name, date of birth, or government ID so i…
  • Community policy

    The Earnings Guarantee Program

    Airbnb is offering new Hosts in select locations a guarantee of earnings when they host 10+ stays on Airbnb within the first 90 days.
  • How-to

    Paying and getting paid on behalf of someone else

    In some cases, you may opt to pay for a reservation with someone else’s payment method, or provide the information on behalf of someone else…

Setting up your space

Hosting monthly stays

Hotels and hospitality businesses