Contractor apartment, holiday apartment or hotel? The right accommodation for your team
In short: For teams of 2 or more and stays of a week or longer, a contractor apartment is usually the better choice: a private kitchen, more space, one price for the whole apartment and a company invoice. A hotel suits single nights or solo travelers; a holiday apartment suits vacations.
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Comparison at a glance
| Contractor apartment | Holiday apartment | Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designed for | Working teams, longer projects | Vacationers, families | Solo travelers, short stays |
| Minimum stay at Stay4Sleep | 1 week | 2 nights | – |
| Kitchen | Yes, fully equipped | Yes | Usually not |
| Billing | Per apartment, company invoice, monthly possible | Per stay | Usually per room and night |
| Team stays together | Yes, several bedrooms in one apartment | Yes | Separate rooms |
| Parking | Free at most of our locations | Depends on the apartment | Often paid |
| Washing machine | In most of our apartments | Sometimes | Usually not |
| Service | Final cleaning, interim cleaning on request | Final cleaning | Daily housekeeping |
Which option fits when?
- Contractor apartment: A team of 2 to 8 people works at the same site for a week or longer, wants to cook and have space in the evening. The company needs an invoice – monthly for long-term projects.
- Holiday apartment: A vacation with family or friends, from 2 nights – with us in Meissen and Pirna.
- Hotel: One person stays only one or two nights and does not need a kitchen.
Checklist for companies: what to look out for
- People and duration: How many employees, from when and for how long – with a buffer for extensions?
- Beds: Single beds rather than double beds, so colleagues do not have to share.
- Driving time: How far is the site or plant – checked in Google Maps at the usual departure time?
- Parking: Is there room for vans and company cars, and does it cost extra?
- Invoice: A company invoice with VAT shown separately, monthly for longer projects.
- Local tax: Is there a city tax? 6% in Dresden, none in Wilsdruff, Meissen and Königsbrück.
- What is included: Are bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and final cleaning included? Is there a washing machine?
- Changes: How are extensions, early departure and cancellations handled?
How this works with us is explained on our For Companies page.
Glossary
- Contractor apartment (self-contained worker apartment)
- A self-contained, furnished apartment with its own kitchen and bathroom for working teams, usually rented for a week or longer.
- Shared worker room
- A single room for workers; the kitchen and bathroom are often shared.
- Furnished apartment
- A fully furnished apartment for a limited period, e.g. for projects, internships or a relocation.
- Boarding house
- A building with furnished apartments for longer stays, often with hotel-like services.
- Serviced apartment
- A furnished apartment with extra services such as regular cleaning or laundry.
- Long-term stay
- A stay of several weeks or months; at Stay4Sleep with a monthly company invoice.
- Final cleaning
- Cleaning of the apartment after departure; at Stay4Sleep charged once with the booking.
- City tax (accommodation tax)
- A municipal tax on overnight stays: 6% in Dresden, none in Wilsdruff, Meissen and Königsbrück.
Frequently asked questions
When is a contractor apartment better value than a hotel?
Mainly from 2 people and stays of about a week or longer: the team shares one apartment with a kitchen and you pay one price for the whole apartment instead of per room. At Stay4Sleep the minimum stay for contractor apartments is 1 week.
What is the difference between a self-contained worker apartment and a shared worker room?
A shared worker room is a single room; the kitchen and bathroom are often shared with others. A self-contained worker apartment has its own kitchen and bathroom, used only by your team.
Do companies get an invoice?
Yes. Stay4Sleep issues a company invoice with VAT shown separately; for long-term stays monthly.
How much does a contractor apartment at Stay4Sleep cost?
The price depends on the apartment, the number of people and the length of stay – we price per apartment, not per bed. Bed linen and towels are included. In Dresden the 6% city tax is added; in Wilsdruff, Meissen and Königsbrück there is none. We will email you a quote quickly.
Can contractors book a holiday apartment?
Our Meißner Elb-Domizil in Meissen can be booked by both holidaymakers and contractors. For working teams we otherwise recommend our contractor apartments, which are designed for longer stays.
Request accommodation for your team
Phone and WhatsApp +49 173 9977553 · info@stay4sleep.de
Updated: November 2026