City Guides
Host any city like a local
For hosts: the rules and demand that shape each market. For guests: the neighborhoods, recommendations, and answers they ask for. It's the exact local knowledge your Hostbnb concierge serves on the ground.
Austin, Texas
Live music, tech money, and a packed event calendar make Austin one of the country's most dynamic STR markets. Here's how to host it well.
Read the guideLisbon, Lisboa
Lisbon's light, food, and views made it a top European STR market — now managed with AL registration and zone limits. Here's how to host it.
Read the guideLondon, United Kingdom
London's 90-night annual cap defines entire-home hosting in the capital. Here's how to work within it — and host guests brilliantly.
Read the guideLos Angeles, California
LA's Home-Sharing Ordinance limits short-term rentals to your primary residence — but demand is huge. Here's how to host within the rules.
Read the guideMiami, Florida
Beaches, nightlife, and year-round warmth keep Miami demand high — but local rules vary block by block. Here's how to host it right.
Read the guideNashville, Tennessee
Music City runs on tourism and bachelorette parties — huge demand, but one of the most tightly regulated STR markets in the US. Host it carefully.
Read the guideNew Orleans, Louisiana
Festivals, food, and music make New Orleans a bucket-list market — with strict owner-occupancy rules. Here's how to host it well.
Read the guideNew York City, New York
NYC is the toughest major STR market in America thanks to Local Law 18. Here's what's actually allowed — and how to host guests well within the rules.
Read the guideSan Diego, California
Perfect weather and world-class beaches make San Diego a top STR market — now run through a license lottery. Here's how to host it.
Read the guideSavannah, Georgia
Oak-canopied squares and Southern charm make Savannah a beloved market — with tight permit caps in the Historic District. Here's how to host it.
Read the guideScottsdale, Arizona
Sun, golf, and spring training make Scottsdale a top winter STR market — and Arizona's state law keeps it relatively host-friendly. Here's the playbook.
Read the guideTokyo, Japan
Japan's minpaku law caps private-home rentals at 180 nights a year. Here's how Tokyo hosting works — and how to wow international guests.
Read the guideGive your guests this — automatically
A Hostbnb concierge turns your local knowledge into instant, multilingual answers guests reach by link or QR code — so every guest gets a local expert in their pocket.