Airbnb Hosts Have Been Complaining Online About the Decrease in Bookings, and People Are Loving It

Airbnb was once the cheaper, easier alternative to pricey hotels, and for a while, that was enough to keep travelers booking. The fees were lower, the stays felt more personal, and the whole setup seemed like a win for both guests and hosts.

Now, many travelers say the value just is not there anymore. Between cleaning fees, service charges, and long chore lists, some Airbnb stays cost more than a hotel and come with more work, too. That shift has left a lot of hosts frustrated as bookings slow down and empty properties pile up.

This story started with one viral post about falling reservations, and the replies did not hold back. Read on.

The discussion was triggered by this screenshot of an "Airbnb Superhost" wondering what caused the decrease in bookings.

@texasrunnerDFW

This host replied by insisting that the decrease others are seeing is due to their location.

@MrBundyx

There are a number of theories shared by current and former Airbnb customers on Twitter about why bookings may be declining:

It's pretty obvious when you think about it.

1. It started as a useful alternative, then turned into something entirely different.

@heavygweit

That first reaction set the tone for the rest of the thread.

2. That's what you get for disrupting the housing and rental markets. Karma's a b*tch.

@rachosaur84

3. They probably made more than enough money in that short period.

rachosaur84

4. Now they can finally find a real job instead of doing this.

@xanabon

People were clearly not feeling sympathetic.

5. Everyone is miserable in this scenario except for a handful of rentiers.

@The_Law_Boy

6. Those fees are absolutely ridiculous. Who on earth would ever book this?

@JoshhowardOR

7. And they will probably come up with even more BS fees in the future; it's just a matter of time.

@dadsof3

8. Anyone in their right mind would stay as far away as possible from this mess.

@Jani_Gee

The complaints kept getting sharper from there.

This is similar to the AITA where a friend refused to contribute on vacation costs.

9. Pay us loads of money and clean up after yourself for free. Thank you!

@faroefool

10. "Then pick up my son from school and do my laundry."

@comradeflirty

11. Because they care about keeping their customers satisfied, unlike these greedy monsters.

@tunedloop

12. It's not a hotel at this point; it's a full-time job.

@briannayama212

13. If your prices are not ridiculous, people will actually book your accommodation.

@BeerBrewerDan

14. You know we're doomed when hotels are now a better alternative.

EsSpider1

15. Thankfully, not all landlords are terrible.

FitzgeraldKiley

16. Time to find better alternatives.

hdemott3

17. This could be the solution to an even bigger problem.

ArchegosKegger

18. Greed always ends up ruining things.

FredericoFelli1

21. Why do all of that when you can just book a room in a hotel?

newskhool

If your prices and fees are ridiculous, of course, no one will book your accommodation. People are tired of BS fees and would rather find better alternatives. If you enjoyed this list, make sure to check out similar content on our platform.

Airbnb may need to win back trust before the bookings come back.

For another roommate power struggle, see what happened when friends kept bringing uninvited guests.