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Booking and applying

Most people who write to us are applying from another country, often without a German bank account, a German guarantor or a credit record. None of that is a problem here. This page explains how booking works and exactly what we will ask you for.

Last reviewed: 15 September 2026

01How do I book a room?

Send an enquiry with your move-in date and how long you want to stay. We reply with what is available and the price. If it suits you, we send an application form and a short document list. Once you are approved we send the lease to sign electronically, and your room is held for you from that moment.

02Do I have to view the room in person first?

No. You can view it in person, take a live video tour with us, or book without a viewing at all. If you book without seeing it, you have a statutory 14-day right to withdraw from the contract for any reason and at no cost. We send you the withdrawal form together with your lease.

03Who can rent here?

International students, exchange students, interns and young professionals. You do not have to be a student. We will ask for identification, evidence that the rent is affordable for you, and a confirmation of enrolment or an internship contract if that applies.

04What if I do not have a German bank account, a Schufa record or a German guarantor?

That is normal when you are arriving from abroad and it is not a reason to be refused. A blocked account, a scholarship confirmation, a guarantor outside Germany or prepaying the first few months all work. Many Munich landlords use a missing Schufa as a filter. We do not, because a record you have had no time to build tells us nothing about you.

05Which documents do you actually need?

Identification, one piece of financial evidence from the list above, and proof of your status if you are a student or intern. That is all. We do not ask for a tenant self-disclosure form, and we never ask about family plans, religion or health.

06How quickly can I move in?

If the room is free and your documents are in order, usually within one to two weeks. Move-in dates are the 1st or the 15th of a month. If you need a specific date, say so in your enquiry and we will tell you what is possible.

07Can my friend and I share a room?

Yes, in the rooms that are big enough. Shared rooms have two separate beds, two wardrobes and two desks, laid out so nobody is sleeping side by side. You both sign the lease and you both leave together unless we approve a replacement. Sharing costs less per person than any single room we offer.

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