What is a boarding house?

For those who would like to know more, we have summarised the most important facts about boarding houses.

What is a boarding house?

Boardinghouse - or boarding house - refers to an accommodation facility aimed at longer-term users. Sometimes boardinghouses are also called flat hotels. They rent out fully furnished flats or so-called "serviced flats". 

Who is a boarding house aimed at?

They are primarily aimed at business tenants - or people who are looking for medium-term accommodation for professional reasons. In the Boardinghouse Traube in Offenburg-Fessenbach, the rental period is between one and six months. Residents are often managers, engineers, fitters, craftsmen or other workers who are on assignment far from home for longer periods. 

The users of the short-term rental in the boarding house also include students who are looking for an alternative to a student hall of residence. Also predestined for flexible and comfortable temporary living are newcomers who want to look for suitable long-term accommodation in peace and quiet - or modern, location-independent people such as so-called "digital nomads" who like to live and work in different places more often.

What is the difference between a boarding house and a hotel or guesthouse?

Boarding houses are cheaper than hotels or guesthouses, but often offer more individual living comfort. They are therefore a more attractive alternative to holiday flats and rooms for rent.

How is a boarding house equipped?

As a rule, a boarding house offers fully furnished temporary living. The furnishings are similar to those of a holiday flat or a flat with beds, couch, bathroom with shower or bathtub and often also your own kitchen or kitchenette, such as the pantry kitchen in most rooms of the Boardinghouse Offenburg. 

What services does a boarding house offer?

Boarding houses offer different services, some of which are included in the price and some of which are chargeable. In the Boardinghouse Traube in Offenburg, for example, tenants will find:

  • Free high-speed WLAN in the house and outside:
    For productive work or multimedia entertainment in all rooms or on the beautiful terrace with a view of the vineyards or the Black Forest.
  • A fully equipped laundry room with washing machines, dryers and irons
  • Inexpensive laundry service for bed linen and towels 
  • Cable TV on flat screens in all flats
  • Free parking spaces that are also suitable for vans
  • All utilities included: Heating, electricity and insurance are already included in the rent

How long can you stay in a boarding house?

Boarding houses offer furnished temporary living. In the Boardinghaus Traube in Fessenbach, the possible rental period is between one and six months.

What does a temporary furnished flat in a boarding house cost?

Depending on the facilities, location and comfort, the monthly rental prices are in the mid three-digit range. This usually results in a considerable savings potential compared to usual hotel prices or guesthouses.

At the Boardinghouse Traube in Offenburg, prices for a flat for one person start at 399.90 euros (30 days, net). A furnished flat for two people is available from 750 euros (30 days, net). A studio flat for three people costs 1,250.10 euros (30 days, net). Up to four people can find a nice furnished temporary flat from 1,250.10 euros (30 days, net).