Become a host in Germany with Urbanbnb
Rent furnished accommodation in Germany – professionally, temporarily and with personal guidance
Urbanbnb works with hosts who live in Germany, have a German bank account and offer furnished accommodation located in Germany. We specialize in temporary housing from 1 month for corporate guests, expats, project staff, commuters and people in transition.
This page is for hosts in Germany who want to rent a furnished apartment, studio or room temporarily – not as daily holiday rental, and not as hidden long-term rental, but as clear temporary furnished housing.
Important host requirement
Urbanbnb currently accepts only Germany-based hosts
To keep the process clear, legally structured and practical for guests, Urbanbnb currently works only with hosts who meet these requirements:
- registered residence in Germany
- German bank account
- property located in Germany
- furnished accommodation suitable for temporary stays from 1 month
- willingness to issue the landlord confirmation for residence registration after arrival
This focus helps us serve the German temporary housing market professionally and avoid unsuitable international host requests.
Since 1996
Experience in furnished temporary housing and long-term cooperation with hosts in Germany.
Direct payment
The guest or company pays the accommodation costs directly to you as the host.
11% net plus VAT
Urbanbnb charges the commission only after a successful booking.
You stay in control
You define price, availability and the basic conditions of your furnished accommodation.
Claudia’s perspective
“Temporary housing only works when the situation is truly temporary.”
Claudia Urban has seen the market change many times: traditional furnished rentals, short-term platforms, relocation demand, corporate housing and increasing regulation in the German rental market.
Her position has always been clear: furnished temporary housing is not daily holiday rental and not hidden long-term rental. It is a practical solution for people who need a furnished place for a limited period – for work, relocation, renovation, probation periods, projects or a transition between two homes.
That is why Urbanbnb focuses on stays from 1 month, often in realistic periods of 1 to 6 months. This is the area where furnished housing can be useful, understandable and professionally structured.
“We do not need to change direction. We simply make our position clearer.”
Urbanbnb was built for real temporary housing in Germany – clear periods, furnished accommodation, suitable guests and personal contact.
Why hosts change their model
From Airbnb stress to furnished temporary housing
Many hosts started with Airbnb or Booking because the model sounded attractive: higher income than standard renting, flexible use of the apartment and full control.
But after some time, many hosts realize that daily short-term rental is a lot of work: constant guest changes, cleaning, key handovers, messages in the evening, cancellations, reviews and calendar management.
Many say: “I thought this would be more passive.” That is often the moment when furnished temporary housing becomes interesting.
The alternative: rent furnished from 1 month
Instead of 70 or 80 short-term guests per year, hosts may only have a few tenants per year – with longer, more predictable stays.
- fewer guest changes
- less cleaning coordination
- more predictable stays
- corporate guests, expats and project staff
- less daily platform management
Market development in Germany
The market for furnished renting is becoming clearer
In Germany, the boundaries between holiday rental, classic long-term rental and genuine temporary housing are becoming more important. Models that combine long periods with high prices without a clear temporary purpose can become difficult to explain.
Urbanbnb has always focused on a clear niche: furnished accommodation for a temporary, concrete situation. This includes relocation, project work, probation periods, commuting, renovation, separation or a transition between two homes.
For hosts, this clarity matters. It helps define the right guest group, the right rental period and the right process.
Why Urbanbnb fits this market
- temporary housing from 1 month
- realistic stays often between 1 and 6 months
- furnished apartments, studios and rooms in Germany
- business guests, expats, commuters and project workers
- clear process instead of daily holiday rental
- personal experience since 1996
Rent furnished in Germany
What hosts can control themselves
Free price setting
You define daily price, monthly price and additional services such as Wi-Fi, parking, washing machine or cleaning.
Free availability
You remain in control of your calendar and decide when your property is bookable.
Online bookable
Your furnished accommodation can be found and booked online around the clock.
Corporate guests
Urbanbnb is especially relevant for companies, project staff, commuters, expats and relocation guests.
No viewing negotiations
Good photos and clear descriptions replace unnecessary viewing coordination before booking.
11% net plus VAT
The commission is charged only after a successful booking. Additional services remain your income.
How it works
From property listing to confirmed booking
Urbanbnb is designed for hosts who want a structured process. You create the property, define price and availability, add clear photos and descriptions, and receive bookings from guests who are looking for furnished temporary housing in Germany.
After a booking, you receive the important booking details. The guest or company contacts you directly to arrange arrival, payment and key handover.
What Urbanbnb supports
- digital visibility for your furnished accommodation
- structured booking logic
- booking confirmation
- guest or company information after booking
- documents in the host login area
- support with practical questions
Register as host
Create your host account and add your furnished accommodation located in Germany.
Upload photos and details
Good photos, clear descriptions and complete equipment details help guests decide online.
Set price and availability
You define monthly price, cleaning fee, deposit, availability and additional services.
Receive bookings
After publication, your accommodation can be booked by guests looking for temporary housing in Germany.
Practical host information
Check-in, payment, deposit and residence registration
Check-in
The guest contacts you after booking. Please allow around 10 minutes for arrival, key handover and the check-in form.
Guest is not anonymous
You receive the contact details of the guest or company. Important documents are available in the host login area.
Payment
In most cases, the guest or company pays before arrival by bank transfer directly to you as the host.
Deposit
The deposit amount is shown in the booking confirmation. After check-out and property inspection, it is returned if there are no issues.
Residence registration
All Urbanbnb accommodations support residence registration. The landlord confirmation is issued by the host after arrival.
Non-smoking accommodation
Smoking inside the accommodation is not permitted for safety and hygiene reasons.
More host knowledge
Further information for professional furnished renting
Previously hosting on Airbnb?
Many hosts are looking for an alternative to daily short-term rental with less effort and longer stays.
Taxes and furnished renting
Furnished temporary renting can be financially interesting when structured professionally.
Practical guidebook
Claudia Urban’s guidebook brings together practical experience for hosts and landlords.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions for hosts in Germany
Can hosts outside Germany register with Urbanbnb?
No. Urbanbnb currently works only with hosts who have a registered residence in Germany, a German bank account and a property located in Germany.
What does Urbanbnb cost for hosts?
The commission is 11% net plus VAT and is charged only after a successful booking.
Who pays the rent?
The guest or company pays directly to the host. In most cases, payment is made before arrival by bank transfer.
Can I set price and availability myself?
Yes. Hosts define price, availability, deposit, cleaning fee and additional services themselves.
Do I need to allow viewings?
No. Urbanbnb is designed for direct online booking. Good photos and clear descriptions replace unnecessary viewing coordination.
Do I need to issue the landlord confirmation?
Yes. All Urbanbnb accommodations support residence registration. The guest receives the landlord confirmation after arrival from the host.
Who is the Urbanbnb host model suitable for?
It is suitable for hosts in Germany who want to rent furnished apartments, studios or rooms temporarily to corporate guests, expats, commuters, project staff or people in transition.
Is Urbanbnb a holiday rental platform?
No. Urbanbnb specializes in furnished temporary housing from 1 month and is not focused on daily tourist short-term rental.
Important pages for hosts
Rent furnished accommodation temporarily in Germany
Become a host with Urbanbnb if you live in Germany, have a German bank account and offer furnished accommodation located in Germany for temporary stays from 1 month.