Airbnb Listing Checklist
Airbnb Photo Checklist for Hosts: What Your Listing Gallery Should Include
A strong Airbnb gallery should answer guest questions quickly. It should show what the property looks like, how it works and why it is worth choosing over similar listings. This checklist gives hosts a practical structure for planning a complete image set.
A strong Airbnb gallery should feel complete without feeling repetitive. Guests should be able to understand the best feature, the layout, where everyone sleeps, how the kitchen works and what practical extras are included. If an important space is missing, people notice.
Airbnb’s own gallery guidance
Airbnb recommends uploading listing photos at least 1024 × 683 pixels. It also advises showing different areas guests can access. A good host checklist should therefore cover the complete stay, not just the prettiest corner of the property.
Start with the best reason to click
The first image should be your strongest commercial image. It might be the living room, the kitchen, the view, the garden or the exterior. It should be bright, uncluttered and easy to understand when it appears as a small tile on a phone.
Show every space a guest will use
A complete gallery usually includes the living area, kitchen, dining space, every bedroom, bathrooms, exterior, entrance and any outdoor space. For larger homes, it is worth showing how social spaces work for groups. For compact apartments, clarity and flow are more important than trying to make the space look bigger.
Add practical images that prevent questions
Parking, stairs, workspaces, laundry, hot tubs, balconies, family equipment and pet-friendly areas can all be useful. These images might not be the most glamorous, but they help guests decide whether the property fits their trip.
A useful gallery order
- Hero image
- Main living space
- Kitchen and dining
- Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Outdoor areas, entrance and parking
- Amenities and close details
Keep the edit consistent
One of the biggest differences between a professional gallery and a DIY set is consistency. The colours, brightness and vertical lines should feel like one set of images. A mixed gallery can make the listing feel less premium even if each individual photo is acceptable.
Sources and further reading
These references are included for context only. Results vary by property, location, pricing, reviews, seasonality and how well the listing is managed.
- Airbnb Help Centre: taking great photos of your listing — Airbnb recommends a minimum photo resolution of 1024 × 683 pixels and advises hosts to show off unique amenities and guest areas.