Airbnb's refund policy differs depending on the host's cancellation policy and the reason for the cancellation. These are the general refund policies for hosts and guests: Guest's cancellation policy: Guests can also set their cancellation policies. These policies center on the number of days before check-in that the guest cancels the reservation.  Reason for cancellation: The reason for the cancellation can also affect the amount of the refund. Host's cancellation policy: Hosts can set their cancellation policies. These policies are based on the number of days before check-in that the host cancels the reservation.