I built an extension to book Airbnbs directly
Hi Hackers, My wife and I have been slow traveling around the world for last 3 years, and our top travel hack that has saved us most amount of money is to book directly with Airbnb host. We usually rent for a month so savings in fees are easily ~$300 - $500 on each stay, i.e. about 15-20%. Not every host offers it we respect that, but there are so many hosts out there that would rather have you book directly via their website and we as guests want the same. The problem is these hosts can’t promote or say that on Airbnb. This inspired me to build OpenBnB.org, where I’ve started collecting…
I built an extension to book Airbnbs directly launched on March 19, 2025 with 8 votes, #3,486 of 7,215 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
Install OpenBnB extension to instantly find direct booking links while browsing Airbnb and save on fees.
Never overpay for Vacation Rentals Instantly get host's website while browsing Airbnb (more soon), book direct and save hundreds of dollars in fees. very valuable for any airbnb user! Devan Sood Awesome! Helps me narrow down my options when I'm planning for vacation. Haley Rohl I click on listings I can't afford because with this thing theres a discount August Harper Super helpful, I was amazed to find so many direct bookings available! Zack Katancik The ultimate travel hack Before booking your stay, check host's website to save hundreds of dollars in fees. We make it super easy! 😎 Save up to 20% by booking direct By booking directly with the host, you skip service fees and enjoy a more…from openbnb.org
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hi Hackers, My wife and I have been slow traveling around the world for last 3 years, and our top travel hack that has saved us most amount of money is to book directly with Airbnb host. We usually rent for a month so savings in fees are easily ~$300 - $500 on each stay, i.e. about 15-20%. Not every host offers it we…
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