Airbnb

The safest way to rent an apartment in Tenerife short-term is via Airbnb, as Airbnb guarantee both apartments and payments. What that means in simple terms is that in cases where the apartment does not match the online description, or is non-existent, Airbnb will refund the rent.
Just make sure that all communication goes through the Airbnb system. If the host asks you to contact him/her for instance by sending an email or pay with a bank transfer, please notify Airbnb immediately and look for another apartment.

There are a number of Airbnb apartments, rooms and villas available throughout the island. Click here to view the selection of places to stay in Tenerife, plus restaurants and experiences hosted by locals.
Airbnb offers 24/7 assistance and is really easy to use.

If you don’t have an Airbnb account but would like to try, click here to go to the Airbnb login page.

Please note that when searching for apartments in Tenerife it seems like they are all in the capital Santa Cruz, but they are not. This is simply an area name within Spain, i.e. Santa Cruz de Tenerife. If you’re not sure, you can always enter the name of the town, or the full address, in Google Maps to see the correct location.

What is the best area to stay in Tenerife?

Best location and price depends on if you prefer to be in the main tourist area (Arona and Adeje), or not. Apartments in the Playa de las Americas and Fanabe areas, and the old town Los Cristianos, are normally more expensive than anywhere else in Tenerife. Generally, apartments near the beaches are higher priced than apartments in the hills above the highway, but that can be the exact opposite in other towns, where apartments high up in the cooler air are more expensive.

Those of you who prefer to stay near the main tourist area, but not in the centre of it, should check out the surf town El Médano or Puerto de Santiago, opposite the Los Gigantes rocks.
If you want to experience Spanish culture you could for instance stay in the capital, Santa Cruz, or Puerto de la Cruz and La Laguna, all in North Tenerife. There are plenty of nice options and you can read more on our page to learn more about the different towns, both in North and South Tenerife.

How do I pick an apartment?

What is included in the rent varies, and each Airbnb listing shows you exactly what to expect. Most Airbnb apartments have an internet connection and TV. If you’re unsure about which area to stay in, renting via Airbnb can be a better option than a regular apartment. Also, if you want to try out a few towns instead of staying in the same area the whole time, one of the best ways to do so is by spending just a few days in each town.
If you’re looking to rent an apartment in Tenerife with 1 bedroom, it is listed as 1 habitación (1 hab) or 1 dormitorio. Cooker (stove) is either gas or electric.
Here are a few words you’ll learn quickly once you start searching for an apartment in Tenerife and Spain:

Rent = alquilar/alquiler
Bedroom = habitación or dormitorio
Bathrooms = baños
Or more = o más
Balcony = balcón
Price from-to = precio desde-hasta