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Airbnb Says "All Fees Included" but My Bank Charged More

June 11 8:55 PM16

Yesterday I made an accommodation booking through Airbnb for Northern Cyprus. Throughout the reservation screen and acro...

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June 9 8:56 PM1
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Airbnb Charged My Card Three Times While I Was Entering Payment Info

June 9 12:05 PM15

On June 9, 2026, at around 10:00 AM, while entering my credit card details to make a reservation on Airbnb, three consec...

Airbnb Hosts in Fethiye Won't Respond to My Reservation Requests

June 8 4:19 PM15

For approximately one week, I have been experiencing a persistent reservation problem on Airbnb while trying to book acc...

Airbnb Rep Promised $925 in Support Then Every Agent After Denied It

June 8 11:23 AM9

On January 3, I paid approximately $3,270 for a 15-night London reservation. Just days before our trip, in June, Airbnb ...

Massive Unauthorized Airbnb Charge of $1,870 From London

June 8 9:45 AM5

On June 6, 2026, an unauthorized charge of approximately $1,870 appeared on my credit card under the description "AIRBNB...

My Airbnb Listing Works Fine on Every Other Platform

June 8 8:50 AM5

The listing for my daily rental pool villa in Kastamonu on Airbnb has been restricted to stays of 100 days or more for a...

Airbnb Charged My Card but Never Created My Reservation

May 22 6:25 PM51

On May 22, 2026, while trying to make a reservation through Airbnb, approximately $17 was charged from my account via Zi...

Airbnb Host Refused to Help After We Found the Apartment Unsanitary

May 19 2:49 AM16

Through Airbnb, we booked a stay at Külah Apartment located in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus, from a host named Ş***** and ...

Airbnb Host Refused to Help After We Found the Apartment Unsanitary
Airbnb Host Refused to Help After We Found the Apartment Unsanitary
Airbnb Host Refused to Help After We Found the Apartment Unsanitary
Airbnb Host Refused to Help After We Found the Apartment Unsanitary
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Airbnb Charged My Card Multiple Times Without Creating a Reservation

May 18 7:08 PM12

On November 18, while trying to make a reservation through Airbnb, every time I pressed the “book reservation” button, a...

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Airbnb Failed To Handle My Edinburgh Reservation Dispute Fairly

May 13 6:53 AM44

I booked an Airbnb accommodation in Edinburgh from 30 April to 2 May. Although I checked out and delivered the keys as r...

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Airbnb Host Demanded £565 After My Edinburgh Stay Without Proof

May 13 6:46 AM15

Through Airbnb, I booked accommodation in Edinburgh with check-in on April 30 and check-out on May 2 under confirmation ...

Incorrect Currency Conversion Increased My Airbnb Card Charge

May 10 5:57 AM10

I made a payment of approximately $143 through Airbnb using my Ziraat Bank Genç Kart credit card. However, this transact...

Failed Airbnb Reservation Attempts Still Resulted In Card Charges

May 8 5:07 PM20

On April 20, 2026, while attempting to make a reservation through Airbnb using my Yapı Kredi Troy credit card, I noticed...

Airbnb Deducted €5 Even Though No Booking Was Completed

April 18 8:07 AM17

When I tried to make a reservation request through Airbnb, no confirmation or completion notification appeared, and the ...

Airbnb Refused Refund Despite Stated 50 Percent Cancellation Policy

April 10 9:16 AM10

On March 18, 2026, I made a payment of approximately $143 through Airbnb for accommodation in the Mengwi area of Bali un...

Airbnb Listing In Laos Was Completely Different From Photos

April 2 4:58 AM6

Between February 28 and March 29, I booked a one-month stay through Airbnb in Vientiane, Laos, at a place called “Green ...

Airbnb Host Increases Price After Booking and Demands Extra Payment

March 23 11:22 PM12

On March 20, I made a reservation through Airbnb for a property located in Saranda, Albania, with reservation number HMJ...

Airbnb Refund Not Received Despite ARN Reference Number Provided

March 23 12:38 PM26

I made a reservation for Baku for the dates June 11–18, 2026, and later canceled it, requesting a refund. On March 1, I ...

Airbnb Charged More Than Expected on Credit Card Booking

March 13 1:16 AM15

I rented a property on Chios Island through Airbnb for the dates August 6–9. Although I approved a total charge of $1,55...

Frequently Asked Questions

Airbnb's customer service number is 1 (844) 234-2500. Other than contacting them on the phone, you can go to airbnb.com/help.

Brand Overview: Airbnb

Airbnb is a globally recognized online marketplace connecting travelers with short-term lodging and tourism activities. Founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia, the platform is owned and operated by Airbnb, Inc.

Contact Info

Airbnb does not have a public customer support email address, as the company primarily handles inquiries and disputes through its official in-app chat and Resolution Center. However, you can reach their customer support team by phone at +1-415-800-5959 or 1-844-234-2500.

Industry and Operations

Airbnb operates in the travel, hospitality, and real estate sectors. The company functions as a digital broker, taking a commission from each booking rather than owning any of the real estate properties itself. Its core business model connects property hosts with guests, offering the following services:

  • Short-Term Rentals: Entire homes, apartments, and private rooms for vacationers.
  • Unique Accommodations: Niche stays including cabins, treehouses, and boutique properties.
  • Long-Term Stays: Extended lodging options designed for remote workers and digital nomads.
  • Airbnb Experiences: Local activities, guided tours, and classes hosted by locals.

User Sentiment

Overall user sentiment regarding Airbnb is notably mixed, with a growing number of users expressing frustration over rising costs, unreliable property quality, and poor platform accountability.

  • Misleading photos or listing descriptions that fail to match the reality of the property.
  • Excessive, hidden cleaning fees paired with demanding checkout chore lists from hosts.
  • Unreliable and hard-to-reach customer service when emergencies or safety issues arise during a stay.
  • Strict cancellation and refund policies that heavily favor the host, even when issues occur.
  • Sudden and unexpected cancellations initiated by hosts at the last minute, leaving travelers stranded.
  • Poor cleanliness, uncomfortable beds, and unaddressed maintenance issues upon arrival.

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