11 top of Airbnb’s top-rated LGBTQ-friendly cities

11 top of Airbnb’s top-rated LGBTQ-friendly cities, according to guest reviews

Airbnb, the online marketplace for short-term and long-term stays, takes pride in its visible support of the LGBTQ+ community by providing a safe space for queer travelers and Hosts to connect.

Airbnb recently analyzed Host listings and customer reviews with some totally gay results. They not only found the top 10 LGBTQ+ destinations, but also learned that inclusive language helped incentive LGBTQ+ travelers – who by the way make up a significant percentage of leisure travelers.

A recent study found that 41 percent of LGBTQ+ travel respondents identified as Airbnb users, eight percent higher than American leisure travelers overall. Airbnb also identified a 90 percent surge of Hosts using inclusive language since 2017.

Actor, filmmaker, creator of EastSiders Kit Williams and his husband, John Halbach, at their Joshua Tree Airbnb home

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Kit Williams, the acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and creator of the hit Netflix series EastSiders, and his husband John Halbach used inclusive language for their mid-century modern 1970s Joshua Tree listing, aptly named Benecia Oasis.

“When my husband and I travel we always gravitate towards Airbnb listings that use inclusive language, so when we became Airbnb Hosts ourselves, we wanted to make sure our home in Joshua Tree was a space where everyone feels welcome,” Williams told Out Traveler last year. “The fact that more and more Hosts are taking this approach is a testament to the evolving attitudes and acceptance within our global community.”

Turning its eye to travelers, Airbnb discovered inclusive language and welcoming environments made for some very positive LGBTQ+ experiences.

Keep scrolling to find Airbnb’s top-rated cities for LGBTQ+ travelers based on customer reviews (listed in no particular order).