A Guest Reviewed the Wrong Listing — How to Get It Removed

By ReviewRescueCross-checked against Airbnb's official Reviews PolicyUpdated August 5, 2026Not affiliated with Airbnb
The short answer

A review that describes a different property — wrong location, features you don't have, or another host's name — is removable because it doesn't reflect a genuine stay at your listing. Point out the specific impossible details; the mismatch is proof the review belongs elsewhere.

The mismatch is the case

Sometimes a guest confuses your listing with another booking, or a review is simply attached to the wrong place. The tell-tale signs:

  • Wrong city or neighbourhood.
  • Mentions rooms, amenities, or a layout you don't have.
  • Names a different host or property.
  • Describes an experience that couldn't have happened at your place.
This overlaps with the non-genuine ground: the review isn't a real account of a stay at your listing, so it doesn't belong on it.

How to request removal

  1. 1List the specific details in the review that don't match your property.
  2. 2File a removal request explaining the review describes a different listing.
  3. 3Ask Airbnb to confirm the details against your actual listing and reservation.

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Frequently asked questions

The guest mixed up my place with another they booked. Removable?

Yes — if the review describes the other property rather than yours, it isn't a genuine account of a stay at your listing. Point out the mismatched details and request removal.

It's mostly about my place but one detail is wrong. Still removable?

Probably not — a single wrong detail in an otherwise genuine review isn't enough. This ground is for reviews that clearly describe a different property, not minor inaccuracies.

How does Airbnb verify the review is misplaced?

Airbnb can compare the review's details to your actual listing and the reservation record. Concrete mismatches — wrong city, non-existent rooms — make it easy for them to confirm.

Sources

This guide reflects Airbnb's own published policies. Verify against the primary source, as Airbnb can update its policy:

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