Is Airbnb Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by Google Play, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Airbnb.
What Airbnb's age rating means
Airbnb holds a family-friendly PEGI 3 rating on the Google Play. It is broadly appropriate, but a low age rating does not remove every risk: check whether it has chat, ads, or in-app purchases below.
What parents and users report about Airbnb
Users frequently complain about poor refund policies and difficulties in getting refunds, even when cancellations are made in advance. Many find the app's verification and authentication processes overly complex and frustrating. Additionally, there are numerous reports of technical issues, including app errors, frequent updates, and problems with payment methods.
Summarized from 136 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Airbnb
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Airbnb if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Airbnb on your child's device.
Airbnb for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Airbnb safe for kids?
Airbnb carries a family-friendly official rating (PEGI 3) on the Google Play. That makes it broadly suitable, but even family-rated apps can include chat, ads, or in-app purchases, so check the factors below.
What age rating does Airbnb have?
The Google Play rates Airbnb as PEGI 3. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use Airbnb safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove Airbnb from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find Airbnb and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.