Today, all sectors are increasingly prioritizing sustainable tourism, including Airbnb hosts and guests who are promoting travel alongside environmental awareness. Airbnb has found that travelers are 141% more interested in booking eco-friendly accommodations compared to last year. Meanwhile, more hosts are creating green spaces, with over 364,000 sustainable listings available on Airbnb worldwide.

As Airbnb hosts adapt to the growing green trend, many are building homes from recycled or upcycled materials (transforming waste materials into new products), such as glass bottles, tires, or even recycled denim. The number of accommodations made from upcycled materials has increased by over 175% in the past four years.

For travelers seeking eco-friendly homes for their stay, they can find options on the Airbnb platform, with some interesting examples listed below:

Unique Cob Cottage, on Mount Desert Island, Canada



A home built from clay, sand, and dry grass, featuring flooring made from driftwood.

Cabana Floripa, Florianópolis, Brazil


A beach house decorated with used bottles and glass.

Tiny Eco-Friendly Shipping Containers, Atlanta, Georgia, USA


Recycle Apartment Close to the Beach, Odeceixe, Portugal
A home made from shipping container parts, featuring a kitchen with recycled glass.


The bathroom floor is made from wine corks, the living room sofa is made from old denim, and the kitchen shelves are made from surfboards.

The Recyclable House, Beaufort, Australia



The house structure is made from galvanized steel.

In 2018, travel to non-touristy destinations grew by 53%, as travelers began seeking local and unique experiences. Here are some examples of unique themed homes in Thailand:

Chiang Mai Lanna Sunrise Farmstay, Chiang Mai Province


A thatched-roof house in the middle of rice fields.

Room in a traditional wooden longhouse, Chiang Rai Province


A traditional Thai wooden house on stilts located in the middle of rice fields and valleys.

Riverside house, Kanchanaburi Province


A wooden house made entirely of hardwood situated in nature, featuring a large wooden balcony overlooking the riverside.


Airbnb also has many more upcycled homes around the world. You can follow along at www.airbnb.com

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