{"id":99,"date":"2026-03-05T19:42:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ipartment.de\/?p=99"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:24:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T17:24:36","slug":"what-is-a-serviced-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ipartment.de\/en\/magazin\/was-ist-ein-serviced-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a serviced apartment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

More space than in a hotel, more service than in a holiday apartment: Serviced apartments are the accommodation option for everyone who doesn\u2019t want to do without a home while traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apartment meets hotel, only better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A serviced apartment is a fully furnished living unit with its own kitchen and hotel-style service. You get cleaning, laundry service, Wi-Fi, and a contact person. At the same time, you also have the freedom to design your daily life yourself: cooking, working, arriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big difference from a hotel room? Here, it\u2019s not about staying overnight; it\u2019s about living. A serviced apartment has a living area with a sofa, a work area, a fully equipped kitchen, and, depending on the category, a separate bedroom. Plus, there\u2019s professional service in the background (as much as you need, as little as necessary).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And no: Serviced apartments are by no means just for business travelers on long-term projects. More and more city travelers, couples and families are discovering them as an alternative for a weekend, a week or half a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three things that distinguish every serviced apartment<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Crafted Kitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private kitchen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your kitchen, your rhythm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At least one kitchenette with a refrigerator, stove, sink, dishes and cooking utensils. With design concepts like ipartment, it is also said: custom-made designer kitchens where you can cook real meals, not just boil water.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Generous Living<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living and sleeping area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Space that points towards you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At least functionally separated, in larger apartments with their own bedrooms. There is space for working, dining and relaxing. Not just a bed and a desk.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\"Made<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Invisible Care<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Feelably good. Invisibly organized.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular cleaning, laundry service including fresh bed linen\/towels, in-house laundry rooms, concierge service and 24\/7 accessibility. Modern providers also rely on digital processes: check-in via app, digital guest book, contactless key handover.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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What is the difference to Hotel & Co.?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n Serviced Apartment vs. Hotel <\/h3>\n \n \n

At the hotel you get maximum service: daily housekeeping, a 24-hour reception, often a restaurant and a spa. The price remains the same whether you stay for one night or three months.<\/p>\n

In the serviced apartment you have more space for that, a separate kitchen and a cozy atmosphere<\/strong>. You save a lot on longer stays and still have someone taking care of cleaning and laundry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n

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\n Serviced Apartment vs. Holiday Apartment <\/h3>\n \n \n

Vacation rentals offer space and often charm, but you\u2019re on your own. Cleaning? Do it yourself. Key handover? Usually by a private individual. Quality? Varied and inconsistent.<\/p>\n

In the serviced apartment you get the same independence, but with professional backup<\/strong>: commercial operation, fixed quality standards, a local contact person and complete legal certainty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n

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\n Serviced apartment vs. furnished apartment <\/h3>\n \n \n

The furnished apartment is often the cheapest when rented on a monthly basis. In exchange, you need a rental agreement, pay a deposit, and take care of any additional costs yourself, such as utilities, internet, and cleaning.<\/p>\n

In the serviced apartment there is Everything included: utilities, electricity, Wi-Fi, cleaning<\/strong>. You can book for one night and extend at any time, without having to look for another apartment or give notice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Design Serviced Apartments throughout Germany<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Living in temporary accommodation in Germany's major cities, available to book for one night and for as long as you wish to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For whom a serviced apartment is worth it<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Work Mode<\/p>\n \n

\n Business travelers and project employees <\/h3>\n \n \n

Anyone who works for weeks or months in another city needs more than just a hotel room. The private kitchen saves on dining costs, the separate work area allows for focused work, and the price drops with the length of stay. Many providers offer corporate rates and direct company billing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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City Escape<\/p>\n \n

\n City travelers and couples <\/h3>\n \n \n

Even for a weekend or a short trip, a serviced apartment makes all the difference. More space than a hotel room, a kitchen for your morning breakfast and an atmosphere that feels like home. Design apartments combine this with an urban flair and thoughtful decor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Family Base<\/p>\n \n

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Larger units with separate bedrooms and living areas are often more convenient and affordable than two hotel rooms. The children sleep next door while you enjoy the evening on the couch. And your dog is also very welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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FLEX STAY<\/p>\n \n

\n Trade fair visitors, commuters and those in a hurry <\/h3>\n \n \n

Locations near exhibition grounds or airports provide a comfortable base that can be booked for a night or more. Unlike a hotel, a serviced apartment also feels like a retreat after the third day of a trade show, not just a stopover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

What matters when choosing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people take this into account when they ask themselves what type of accommodation or type of serviced apartment they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n