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How it works?

Book your home with Spotahome

STEP 1

Search and select

Browse verified European rentals: Explore thousands of professionally verified apartments, studios, and rooms.

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Book from anywhere

Find and secure your home in minutes, entirely online.

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Accurate, trusted listings

Browse verified properties with photos, videos, and detailed descriptions.

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STEP 2

Reserve your property securely

Send a booking request by submitting basic details.

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Safe payments and data

Your payment details will be safe and your details will only be transferred to the landlord if they confirm.

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No charges until the landlord confirms

You will only be charged if the landlord confirms.

STEP 3

Confirmation

When the landlord accepts, your payment is processed. You’ll get their contact details to arrange check in.

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Get an answer in 24h

If accepted: payment method is charged and contact with landlord is established.

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Additional Documents Required

ID or Passport, Proof of solvency, direct debit setup.

STEP 4

Move in

Collect your keys and sign your contract.

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Deposit Protection

Your deposit will be protected by Spotahome. If your landlord doesn’t return your deposit, we will.

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Extra security

Your first month’s rent is only transferred to the landlord 48 hours after move-in.

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24 hours to check your new home

If the property is significantly different to what our listing promised, let us know within 24 hours so that we can work to resolve it.

SPOTAHOME GUARANTEE

Trust us to look after you

24h check: Report issues within 24h of move-in if the property differs from the listing

Move with confidence

Verified homes, clear terms, and secure payments — so you always know what to expect.

Simple from start to finish

Smooth browsing, easy booking, and guidance at every step — no stress, no surprises.

Made for you

Friendly support, human communication, and smart tools that adapt to your needs.

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Checked properties by the team

Our Verification team ensures that the properties are exactly as shown in the listing.

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Deposit protection

If your landlord doesn’t return your deposit, we will.

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Last minute cancellation

If the owner cancels your reservation at the last minute, we take care of your stay in a hotel while we look for another alternative.

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100% verified landlords

Our Trust and Safety team verifies each property owner to ensure the highest security.

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Your questions, answered

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

See more in our Help Guide
No. You provide your payment details when you make a request, but you’re only charged if the landlord accepts.
Landlords have up to 24 hours to reply. If they don’t accept, you won’t be charged.
You may be asked for your ID or passport, proof of solvency, and to set up a direct debit.
For your security… 48 hours after you move in.
You have 24 hours after moving in to report issues.
Yes, but you must give your landlord at least 30 days’ notice unless your agreement states otherwise.
All landlords on Spotahome are thoroughly vetted. We verify their identity, property ownership, rental track record, and responsiveness. Every booking and payment is handled through our secure platform, adding an extra layer of protection for your stay.

Before landlord approval: No charges.

After landlord approval:

  • 60+ days before move-in: Full refund
  • 30–59 days: 50% refund
  • 29 days or less: Non-refundable

The Spotahome fee is non-refundable once the booking is confirmed.

Submitting multiple applications for the same dates increases your chances. Other applications are automatically canceled once you're accepted.
We accept major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) and PayPal. Payments are processed securely with 3D Secure.

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