Why “Airbnb” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
> There's a difference between putting dishes in the dishwasher and doing the dishes. I'm not seeing it. If there isn't a dishwasher then you do the dishes. I'm not a fan of Air…
by oska · Oct 22, 2026
Airbnb didnt do anything, they are just a tax.
by MiroslavPokorny · Oct 22, 2026
Airbnb illustrates two points really well: 1. Just like all the add-on charges with air travel like having a checked bag or choosing a seat, a lot of negative experiences come f…
by jmyeet · Oct 22, 2026
I'm certain that I've stayed in an AirBnB or two that had a rule book and chores, but I never read them. I'm a fairly tidy person and generally clean as I go, but I don't go out…
by juiceland · Oct 22, 2026
I have been using the platform for about a decade and have never once seen an Airbnb without cleaning fees
by babelfish · Oct 22, 2026
I'm talking about the cleaning fee specifically being part of ragebait. You are paying for the cleaning service and whatever operating costs an Airbnb or hotel has otherwise the…
by facet1ous · Oct 22, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "airbnb" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "airbnb" over time.
Airbnb, Inc. is an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and-long-term homestays, experiences and services in various countries and regions. It acts as a broker and charges a commission from each booking. Airbnb was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia. Read more on Wikipedia