Airbnb Local Recommendations: How AI Personalises Guest Tips

Ask any traveller what makes a great Airbnb stay and local recommendations will be near the top of the list. Guests choose Airbnb over hotels partly because they want to live like a local, and that means getting tips from someone who actually knows the area.

The challenge is that every guest wants different things. The couple celebrating an anniversary wants romantic restaurants. The family with young children wants parks and kid-friendly cafes. The solo traveller wants the best coffee shops and walking routes. A static list of recommendations cannot serve all of these needs.

Why personalised recommendations matter

Generic recommendations feel generic. When a guest asks "where should we eat?" and you send them the same list you send everyone, it is helpful but not remarkable. When you recommend a specific restaurant because you know they are celebrating a birthday, that is a 5-star moment.

Personalised recommendations show up in reviews constantly. Phrases like "the host recommended an amazing restaurant" and "we followed the local tips and had the best day" are among the most common positive review themes. These recommendations cost you nothing but significantly impact your ratings.

Building your recommendation database

Essential categories

• Food and drink: Restaurants at different price points, cafes, bars, takeaway options, late-night food
• Groceries and essentials: Nearest supermarket, convenience store, pharmacy, ATM
• Transport: Bus stops, train stations, taxi numbers, parking options, bike rental
• Activities: Top attractions, museums, beaches, parks, hiking trails, nightlife
• Services: Laundry, medical clinic, post office, petrol station
• Hidden gems: The places only locals know about

Details that matter

For each recommendation, include: walking distance from the property, opening hours, price range, what makes it special, and any tips (like "book in advance for Friday dinner" or "the lunch menu is much cheaper than dinner"). These details transform a list of names into genuinely useful advice.

How AI makes recommendations personal

An AI concierge like AskYourStay takes your recommendation database and makes it conversational and personal. Instead of guests scrolling through a static list, they simply ask what they need:

• "Where should we eat tonight? Something casual with outdoor seating."
• "Is there a good bakery within walking distance?"
• "What should we do on a rainy day?"
• "Where is the best place to watch the sunset?"
• "We have a toddler. What parks are nearby?"

The AI understands the context and recommends the most relevant options from your curated list. A guest asking about casual outdoor dining gets different recommendations than one asking about a special occasion dinner, even though both questions are about restaurants.

The language advantage

International guests often struggle with local recommendations because of language barriers. An AI concierge communicates in the guest's language, which means:

• A French family can ask about restaurants in French
• A Japanese couple can get directions in Japanese
• A Brazilian guest can learn about local customs in Portuguese

This removes the friction that often prevents international guests from fully exploring the local area.

Keeping recommendations current

Restaurants close. New cafes open. A great pub changes management. Update your recommendation database quarterly. Add new discoveries, remove places that have declined, and adjust for seasonal changes (beach recommendations for summer, cosy pubs for winter).

With AskYourStay, updating your AI concierge's knowledge takes minutes. Edit your property details, and every future guest gets the updated information instantly.

Try AskYourStay free and give your guests a personal local guide they will rave about in reviews.