How frustrating is it to be deep in your search for the perfect Airbnb - only to discover that their interface limits you to a measly number of filters:
That’s it???
What about all the things that might be essential for your perfect stay - things like:
A bathtub, high chair, or changing table for your little ones
An outdoor shower for when you come back from the beach
A ping pong table to continue your epic battles with your siblings
And, of course, a coffee maker, blender, and dishwasher for all your culinary adventures
It turns out that there are 115 amenities hosts can list on Airbnb - and yet the site only lets you filter for 24 of them.
Until today.
Because I’ve finally cracked the code on all the hidden filters on Airbnb. And with the 1-2-3 guide below, so can you!
Step 1: Run Your Standard Airbnb Search
Your advanced, black-belt Airbnb search starts with a regular, orange-belt search (e.g., location, dates, price, type of place, etc.) - just like you normally would.
So go run your search now - I’ll wait… ;)
Step 2: Find Your Perfect Amenities
Now, here’s where things get interesting. It turns out that Airbnb has a secret code for all 115 possible amenities - not just the ones it lets you search for on the site!
And here are the codes for the first 81:
| Category | Amenity | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Bathtub | 61 |
| Bathroom | Bidet | 167 |
| Bathroom | Body Soap | 79 |
| Bathroom | Cleaning Products | 665 |
| Bathroom | Conditioner | 657 |
| Bathroom | Hair Dryer | 45 |
| Bathroom | Hot Water | 77 |
| Bathroom | Outdoor Shower | 210 |
| Bathroom | Shampoo | 41 |
| Bathroom | Shower Gel | 611 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Bed Linens | 85 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Clothing Storage | 671 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Dryer | 34 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Drying Rack for Clothes | 667 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Essentials - Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper | 40 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Extra Pillows and Blankets | 86 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Hangers | 44 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Iron | 46 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Mosquito Net | 211 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Room-Darkening Shades | 73 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Safe | 232 |
| Bedroom/Laundry | Washer | 33 |
| Entertainment | Books and Reading Material | 394 |
| Entertainment | Ethernet Connection | 87 |
| Entertainment | Exercise Equipment | 227 |
| Entertainment | Game Console | 75 |
| Entertainment | Piano | 347 |
| Entertainment | Ping Pong Table | 515 |
| Entertainment | Pool Table | 521 |
| Entertainment | Record Player | 527 |
| Entertainment | Sound System | 185 |
| Entertainment | TV | 1 |
| Family | Baby Bath | 62 |
| Family | Baby Monitor | 59 |
| Family | Baby Safety Gates | 65 |
| Family | Babysitter Recommendations | 70 |
| Family | Board Games | 392 |
| Family | Changing Table | 63 |
| Family | Children's Books and Toys | 66 |
| Family | Children's Dinnerware | 74 |
| Family | Crib | 71 |
| Family | Fireplace Guards | 69 |
| Family | High Chair | 64 |
| Family | Outlet Covers | 60 |
| Family | Pack 'n Play/Travel Crib | 72 |
| Family | Table Corner Guards | 68 |
| Family | Window Guards | 67 |
| Heating/Cooling | Air Conditioning | 5 |
| Heating/Cooling | Ceiling Fan | 139 |
| Heating/Cooling | Heating | 30 |
| Heating/Cooling | Indoor Fireplace: Electric | 27 |
| Heating/Cooling | Portable Fans | 522 |
| Home Safety | Carbon Monoxide Alarm | 36 |
| Home Safety | Fire Extinguisher | 39 |
| Home Safety | First Aid Kit | 37 |
| Home Safety | Smoke Alarm | 35 |
| Internet/Office | Dedicated Workspace | 47 |
| Internet/Office | Pocket WiFi | 88 |
| Internet/Office | WiFi | 4 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Baking Sheet | 625 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Barbecue Utensils: Grill, charcoal, bamboo skewers/iron skewers, etc. | 626 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Blender | 322 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Bowls, Chopsticks, Plates, Cups, etc. | 93 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Bread Maker | 632 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Coffee | 415 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Coffee Maker | 90 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Dining Table | 236 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Dishwasher | 92 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Freezer | 308 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Hot Water Kettle | 137 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Microwave | 89 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Mini Fridge | 146 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Oven | 95 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Pots and Pans, Oil, Salt and Pepper | 94 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Refrigerator | 91 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Rice Maker | 315 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Space for Guests to Cook Their Own Meals | 8 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Stove | 96 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Toaster | 251 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Trash Compactor | 661 |
| Kitchen/Dining | Wine Glasses | 672 |
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Step 3: Add Your Amenities to Your Search
Now it’s time to put it all together:
Take your desired amenity code from above (e.g., Outdoor Shower = 210)
Go back to your Airbnb search and scroll to the end of the URL
Paste the following at the end of the URL: &amenities%5B%5D=210 (where that last number is your desired code)
Click Return/Enter
That’s it, your standard search has just become an advanced super search!
Bonus Step: Search for Multiple Amenities
Pretty cool, huh?
But what if you could search for multiple amenities at once?
It turns out you can. Here’s how:
Say you want both a fireplace (27) AND fireplace guards (69) for your kids
Just start with your basic search and then add both amenity codes to the end of the URL like this: &amenities%5B%5D=27&amenities%5B%5D=69
Voila - just like that, you can now search for as many amenities as you like!
Want All 115 Amenities?
All of the above amenities are great - but what about looking for beach properties with a fire pit and outdoor kitchen? Or lakefront properties with a boat slip and sauna?
If you want all the amenity codes plus an Automatic URL Generator, grab my Airbnb MegaFilter for free.
All you need to do is share this page with one person and I’ll automatically send you all of the following
1) The amenity codes for every single feature on Airbnb:
2) Plus the ability to generate complex amenity URLs with just a few clicks:
Behold the MegaFilter… :)
Happy filtering - and even happier travels! ✈️
-Jeremy