Airbnb has changed the way we travel. Before people could rent out rooms in their homes, or second residences, travelers were subjected to hotels, campsites, trailers, and the like. Now, with the help of the internet, you can stay almost anywhere on Earth, most of the time for far less than you would pay at a hotel. But the cost isn’t the only thing that drives us to venture out with Airbnb. There’s something to being in a neighborhood instead of a touristy area of your destination.
We take risks every time we leave our homes. That’s a fact and traveling proposes bigger risks because you’re surrounded by strangers and unfamiliar things. The fact is, an Airbnb is as safe as anywhere. Sure, you don’t have the front desk security of a busy hotel, but it’s a home, with locks and its own security. So, in short, yes. Airbnb is safe. Be smart about where you leave your belongings and make sure the area where the Airbnb is is safe.