Airbnb means air bed and breakfast. People can stay with someone overnight (or longer) and have breakfast (bed and breakfast). The bed and breakfast idea has been around for a long time. When I went to college, I stayed with a family whose children had left home. They supplied a room and two meals a day. Room and board is also another name for this. Where the 'air' comes from, I haven't been able to find out that.
Yes, my Airbnb host has cancelled my reservation.
Airbnb was created in August 2008. It was founded by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk in San Francisco, USA.
"Does this Airbnb provide breakfast as part of the amenities?"
Yes, sometimes Airbnb hosts may ask guests to cancel a reservation due to unexpected issues like maintenance problems, double bookings, or personal emergencies. In such cases, Airbnb usually waives penalties for the guest, and the platform may help find alternative accommodations.
Airbnb invoices are generated directly by Airbnb, and hosts or third parties can’t issue them on their behalf. You can download your invoice by logging into your Airbnb account, going to Trips → Select the reservation → Payments → Get receipt/Invoice. Tools like 5go help automate responses to common guest questions like this on WhatsApp, ensuring guests get clear guidance instantly without manual follow-ups.
Yes, tipping for an Airbnb Experience is appreciated but optional. Most guests tip 10–20% of the experience cost if they enjoyed it, similar to tipping a tour guide. You can tip in cash or through the Airbnb app if the host allows it.
Yes! To submit a cancellation request on Airbnb: Open the Airbnb app or website and go to Trips. Select the reservation you want to cancel. Click “Cancel reservation”. Follow the prompts and choose your reason for cancellation. Review the cancellation policy (refunds depend on host rules). Confirm to submit the cancellation request. Airbnb will notify the host and process your refund according to the booking policy.
Yes, Airbnb may charge a foreign transaction fee when booking accommodations in a different currency. It is recommended to check Airbnb's terms and conditions or contact their customer support for specific details on foreign transaction fees.
Hello , Unfortunately, a last-minute situation has come up and the apartment won’t be available for your stay. Would you be able to cancel the reservation on Airbnb? Thank you for your cooperation, and I’m very sorry for the trouble caused.
You cannot book most Airbnb listings without providing an ID. Airbnb requires identity verification to ensure safety for both guests and hosts. Some hosts may allow bookings without a verified ID, but this is rare and not recommended, as most listings will be unavailable until you complete the verification.
It’s easy to become an Airbnb host in most areas, and it’s always free to create a listing. Entire apartments and homes, private rooms, treehouses, and castles are just a few of the properties hosts have shared on Airbnb. For more details on what’s expected of hosts, check out Airbnb’s community standards, which revolve around safety, security, and reliability, and hospitality standards, which help hosts earn great guest reviews.
To cancel an inquiry on Airbnb: Go to your Messages or the listing page. Find the inquiry you sent to the host. Click “Cancel” or “Withdraw Request”. This stops the host from responding to that booking request. No penalties apply since it’s just an inquiry, not a confirmed booking.