Confused about how to furnish your Airbnb? Here are the best couches for Airbnbs—from sleeper sofas to regular ones. I’ve done the research for you! Let’s dive in.
Can you Airbnb a couch?
Yes, this would be categorize your Airbnb as a shared room. Airbnb offers three types of listings:
- Entire place
- Private room
- Shared room
If you want to “Airbnb your couch,” then, you would advertise your listing as a shared room, and as an example, you might advertise that you are offering a couch in your living room, which is a space shared with you and that you sleep in your own bedroom.
Is a leather sofa good for Airbnb?
Yes! The only issue is that leather sofas are a bit pricier and you have to be careful what kind of cleaner you use on them. For that reason, I actually recommend faux leather over genuine leather.
What material is best for the couch in my Airbnb property?
The best material for your Airbnb will be one that is easy to clean. You might have hundreds of guests sit on that couch in a given year, and between guests, you will inevitably deal with a dirty couch that you need to wipe down or spot clean.
The easiest materials to clean include leather, faux leather, and synthetic blends.
Definitely steer clear of microsuede and velvet—they stain easily and are tough to clean.
Dark-colored couches are better because they hide stains well. Avoid white couches!
Are sofa beds good for Airbnb?
Yes! Furnishing your Airbnb with a sofa bed expands your options because you’ll be able to host more guests per booking and show a higher bed count. This means you should get more bookings!
Now, when you list a sofa bed as a bed, be SURE to clarify that it’s a COUCH and not a TRUE BED. You can do this in your listing, as shown below:
It’s also good practice to clarify with words in your description that one of the beds is a sleeper sofa, and not a true bed, as shown below:
The 4 different types of couches you can choose for your Airbnb
Couch
This is just your regular couch; it doesn’t fold out to form a sleeping area nor does it have a pull-out mattress inside. Guests could certainly still sleep on this kind of couch, but it cannot be included in your listing as a sleeping area.
Pull-out sofa bed with mattress
Popularized by hotels, the classic pull-out sofa bed/sleeper sofa is a couch that has a mattress hidden inside that you can pull out if you want to sleep on it.
Convertible sofa bed
A more modern take, the sofa bed is a sofa that is modular and folds out to create a sleeping area. It does not have a true mattress. Whatever the sofa is made of (usually foam) is the only thing the guest can sleep on. That can sometimes mean it’s less comfortable than a sleeper sofa.
Futon
A futon is a couch that has a thicker mattress-like cover that then folds out into a sleeping area. This “mattress” however is not as comfortable as a true bed mattress. It tends to be firmer and does not have inner springs.
What’s the best couch for an Airbnb? 10 options your guests will adore
Couches for sleeping
1. Sofa Bed, 4 in 1 Multi-Function Folding Ottoman Breathable Linen Couch Bed
- Material: Linen
- Width: 34″
- Seat capacity: 1 person
- Sleep capacity: 1 person
- Approximate bed size: Twin
This incredible multipurpose couch gives you four uses in one piece of furniture: Ottoman, Sofa, Bed, and Lounger. If you have a tiny space and just need an extra place to sleep one more person, this is an excellent option. And the best part? NO assembly required!
2. Chloe Convertible Sofa Bed
- Material: 100% polyester (velvet)
- Width: 77.5″
- Seat capacity: 3 people
- Sleep capacity: 1 person
- Approximate bed size: Twin
This sleek, Scandinavian couch adds instant style to any room. It seats 3 people, and the back folds down to create a twin-sized bed for one. Reviewers state that it’s very easy to assemble and pretty comfy, but if your guests are super tall, it might not be long enough for sleeping comfortably.
3. Vyfipt Futon Sofa Bed/Couch,Leather Memory Foam
- Material: Leather
- Width: 71″
- Seat capacity: 3 people
- Sleep capacity: 1 person
- Approximate bed size: Twin
With its high density memory foam cushions, this futon is perfect for a comfortable night of rest for your guests. On top of that, the faux leather surface makes it easy to keep clean.
4. Lilola Home Lucca Dark Gray Linen Reversible Sleeper Sectional Sofa with Storage Chaise
- Material: Linen blend
- Width: 84″
- Seat capacity: 3 people
- Sleep capacity: 1 person
- Approximate bed size: Twin
I love this couch because it serves as a bed AND storage! Just pull out the modular pieces to form a twin-sized bed, and then there’s storage underneath the cushions (perfect for storing extra blankets!). Some reviewers did state that the couch is on the firm side.
5. HONBAY Convertible Modular Sectional Sofa with Ottomans
- Material: Polyester
- Width: 87″
- Seat capacity: 3 people
- Sleep capacity: 2 people who are up to 6-feet tall
If you have a bigger space to fill, consider this convertible sofa! It is modular, so you can rearrange the ottoman pieces to design the couch you want—make it a chaise lounge, a bed, you name it! Plus, the ottomans open up so you can store things in them. Reviewers say this is easy to assemble too.
6. Wallace & Bay Lincoln 79″ Queen Sleeper Sofa with Pillows and Faux Leather Upholstery
- Material: 20% Polyurethane, 80% Polyester (faux leather)
- Width: 79″
- Seat capacity: 2 people
- Sleep capacity: 2 people
- Approximate bed size: Queen
Unlike the other couches on this list, this sofa actually pulls out to reveal a 4-inch gel foam mattress—so it’s super comfy for sleeping.
Regular couches
7. HONBAY Faux Leather Sectional Sofa Couch, Convertible Sectional Sofa L Shaped Couch with Faux Leather
- Material: Faux leather
- Width: 78.5″
- Seat capacity: 3 people
This L-shaped sectional sofa is stylish, easy to clean, and durable. One reviewer said she’s had this sofa in her Airbnb for several years, and it has lasted this long!
8. Edenbrook Lynnwood Upholstered Sofa Camel Faux Leather
- Material: Faux leather
- Width: 76″
- Seat capacity: 3 people
Look at that appealing camel-colored sofa! The faux leather is easy to spot clean. One reviewer said they bought this for their Airbnb and love it!
9. LINSY HOME Modular Sofa, Sectional Couch U Shaped Sofa Couch with Storage
- Material: ‎100% polyester
- Width: 115″
- Seat capacity: 6 people
If you want to seat lots of people consider this modular sofa. It can seat up to six people, and it’s modular so you can make it L-shaped or U-shaped. Plus, the seats have hidden storage!
10. asunflower Sectional Couches L-Shape 6 Seats with Ottoman
- Material: ‎Polyester & Polyester Blend
- Width: 125.5″
- Seat capacity: 6 people
Another modular sofa that seats six people. Rearrange this to suit your Airbnb’s space.
