PHNX CoLiving

What PHNX CoLiving does

PHNX CoLiving (legal entity PHNX GmbH) is a private German hospitality operator founded in 2017 and based in Hamburg-Harburg. The company runs a single 225-unit aparthotel inside a heritage 1940 industrial building located adjacent to Harburg train station, with ten-minute public-transport access to Hamburg's city center. It positions itself as a digitally enabled coliving operator, serving four overlapping customer segments: short-stay travelers (tourists, business travelers, leisure visitors on nightly contracts), long-stay professionals on monthly serviced-apartment contracts up to six months, domestic and international students on flexible monthly contracts, and corporate event organizers booking meeting and event space.

The core product is a diversified apartment portfolio — The Shoebox (16 m²), The Standard Apartment (22 m²), The Duplex (25 m²), 1-bedroom (35 m²), and 2-bedroom duplex (46 m²) — all fully furnished with kitchenettes, large desks, and IPTV/smart TVs. Supporting the rooms are two coworking areas, a 400 m² Large Meeting Room and a 60 m² Boardroom, a restaurant and bar (Sky Lounge) serving breakfast through dinner daily, an indoor bicycle room, a WeWash smartphone-enabled laundry, and a curated community events calendar (ArtNight workshops, yoga, concerts, karaoke, corporate events). The technology stack is conventional rather than proprietary: OnePageBooking (by HotelNetSolutions) handles reservations; Zoho manages CRM and newsletters; keyless digital key cards replace metal keys; and self check-in/check-out is delivered via email link with automatic invoice emailing. Distribution runs both direct (phnx.me) and through all four major GDS systems — Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo/Apollo, Worldspan — giving global travel-trade reach to a single-property inventory.

PHNX's revenue model is multi-stream and recurring-leaning within a hospitality framework. Apartment rentals form the base layer across three pricing tiers (Short Stay from €89/night, Long Stay from €1,470/month, Student from €1,050/month), each including scheduled housekeeping at different cadences. Coworking memberships (Day €15, Week €60, Month €99) and Sky Lounge F&B provide ancillary recurring and transactional revenue; meeting/event rental (conference packages €60-€79/person-day) and ancillary fees (extra cleaning €15, pet cleaning €25, smoking penalty €250, locker €100/month) round out the revenue stack. Sustainability positioning — Plant for the Planet tree donation per guest-month, organic amenities, CO2-neutral key cards — and a heritage-building brand are used as soft differentiators rather than as core technology or pricing advantages.

Name

PHNX CoLiving

Legal name

PHNX GmbH

Website

https://phnx.me

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PHNX CoLiving operates a 225-apartment coliving aparthotel in Hamburg-Harburg, Germany, offering fully furnished short-stay, long-stay, and student accommodation alongside on-site coworking, restaurant and bar, and event and meeting spaces under one roof.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Serviced Apartments / Coliving Hospitality

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Coliving (Monthly, Shared Amenities) (THAMAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Furnished Monthly Apartments (Urban/Residential) (THAMAFAB), Serviced Apartments & Aparthotels (THAGAEAB), Extended-stay serviced apartments (weekly/monthly) (THAMACAD), Corporate Extended-Stay Housing (Relocation & Project-Based) (THAMAFAA)

Keywords

• Serviced apartments
• Coliving accommodations
• Short stay rentals
• Student housing
• Coworking spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Short-Stay Apartment Rentals: Nightly rentals of fully furnished apartments ranging from The Shoebox (16m2) to 2-bedroom apartments (46m2). Includes housekeeping every 3 days for stays under 27 nights.
2. Student Accommodation: Monthly all-inclusive rates for students from €1,050 per month, with cleaning every 2 weeks and 20% discount at restaurant & bar. Flexible contracts from 1 month.
3. Long-Stay Serviced Apartments: Monthly rentals from €1,470 per month for The Standard Apartment. Includes weekly housekeeping, towel and bed linen changes. Maximum rental period of 6 months.
4. Coworking Memberships: Day passes (€15), 1-week passes (€60) and monthly passes (€99) for access to coworking areas, internet, and Sky Lounge discounts.
5. Meeting & Event Space Rental: Revenue from renting meeting rooms and event spaces. Large Meeting Room (400m2) and Boardroom (60m2) with conference packages from €60 per person (half-day) to €79 per person (full day).
6. Restaurant & Bar: On-site restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Open daily with extended hours on weekends. Supports takeaway service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PHNX CoLiving operates a 225-apartment aparthotel in Hamburg-Harburg that rents fully furnished short-stay apartments (nightly), long-stay serviced apartments (up to 6 months), and student apartments (flexible monthly). The offering is integrated with on-site coworking spaces, a restaurant and bar (Sky Lounge), meeting and event rooms, and a community events calendar, all delivered through digital hospitality tools including self check-in, keyless entry, and app-enabled laundry.

Product overview

PHNX CoLiving operates as a multifunctional aparthotel offering short and long-stay furnished apartments alongside integrated hospitality services. The portfolio includes Short Stay Apartments (nightly rentals with hotel service), Long Stay Serviced Apartments (extended stays from €1,470/month), and Student Apartments (from €1,050/month). Supporting services include Coworking Spaces with daily/weekly/monthly passes, a Restaurant & Bar (Sky Lounge) serving healthy global cuisine, and versatile Event Spaces (Large Meeting Room up to 200 guests and Boardroom for 50). A community-driven Events & Experiences calendar and Sustainability Program round out the offering. The 225-apartment property in Hamburg Harburg functions as a unified coliving ecosystem where residents access accommodations, workspace, dining, and social activities through digital hospitality tools including self check-in, keyless entry, and app-connected laundry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Short Stay Apartments Fully furnished apartments available for nightly rental with hotel-style amenities including self check-in, cleaning services every 3 days, and access to all PHNX facilities including coworking, restaurant, and laundry. Targeted at tourists, business travelers, and weekend visitors seeking flexible furnished accommodation in Hamburg.
• Long Stay Serviced Apartments Furnished serviced apartments for extended stays from one month up to 6 months, featuring weekly housekeeping, free coworking access, and hotel services including parcel handling and maintenance support. Geared toward business professionals, corporate relocations, and project-based workers needing home-like accommodation in Hamburg.
• Student Apartments Flexible upscale student accommodation starting from one month with all-inclusive pricing from €1,050/month, including bi-weekly cleaning, free coworking access, and proximity to Hamburg universities (TU Hamburg, University of Hamburg, HCU, Fresenius University). Designed for domestic and international students with no guarantor or credit check requirements.
• Coworking Spaces Flexible workspaces including Day Pass (€15), 1-Week Pass (€60), and 1-Month Pass (€99) with access to quiet areas, networking zones, mail handling, and Sky Lounge restaurant & bar discounts. Free for residents under the long-stay program. Targeted at remote workers, freelancers, residents, and short-stay business guests.
• Restaurant & Bar (Sky Lounge) Restaurant and bar in the Sky Lounge serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a globally-minded healthy menu, specialty coffee, cocktails, and vegetarian options. Open daily with extended weekend hours and takeaway service available. Serves residents, hotel guests, walk-in customers, and meeting/event attendees.
• Large Meeting Room 400 sqm versatile event space accommodating up to 200 guests with theatre-style seating for 56 or parliament configuration for 49. Includes conference packages at €60/person (half-day) or €79/person (full-day) with catering, flipchart, pens & pads, and coffee breaks. Targeted at corporate meetings, conferences, training, and private celebrations.
• Boardroom 60 sqm seminar room suitable for up to 50 guests with U-shape configuration for 28, ideal for offsite meetings, team meetings, workshops, video calls, and presentations. Targeted at small- to mid-sized corporate teams.
• Events & Experiences Curated community events including ArtNight painting workshops, live music concerts, karaoke nights, yoga sessions on the rooftop, and networking events hosted in the Sky Lounge and various event spaces. Drives community engagement, organic marketing, and supplemental revenue from ticketed workshops.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plant for the PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHNX donates one tree for every month a guest stays, supporting the Plant for the Planet global tree-planting movement and UN Billion Tree Campaign. This sustainability partnership enables guests to make environmental impact through their stay.
• Hanseatic HelpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHNX partners with Hamburg-based Hanseatic Help, which supplies free clothing and everyday items to refugees and homeless people. PHNX supports through donations and volunteer opportunities for residents.
• ArtNightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtNight provides creative workshop events hosted at PHNX, including painting sessions and kids' art events. Revenue shared through ticket sales via ArtNight website.
• Tanya Struck (Flow Massage)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoga instructor who leads wellness events at PHNX, including yoga evenings on the rooftop terrace. Events are free for residents.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Limehome: German aparthotel operator providing fully furnished serviced apartments with digital, contactless check-in across multiple German cities, overlapping directly with PHNX's short-stay and long-stay product range.
• Habyt: European coliving operator offering fully furnished shared and private apartments on flexible monthly terms with digital booking - directly comparable to PHNX's coliving model with similarly tech-enabled resident experience.
• The Social Hub: Hybrid hospitality brand combining hotel rooms, extended-stay studios, coworking, F&B and community events under one roof - functionally the same integrated coliving/aparthotel concept as PHNX.
• Staycity: European aparthotel chain offering short and extended-stay apartments with kitchenettes, comparable in product offering and target customer profile (business travelers, groups, long-stay professionals) to PHNX.
• Medici Living: Germany-headquartered coliving and serviced apartment operator with integrated community, coworking and F&B offerings, competing for the same urban professional and student cohort PHNX serves.
• Room2: Design-led aparthotel brand offering kitchen-equipped apartments with coworking and F&B, directly comparable to PHNX's integrated coliving/long-stay product mix and target segment of design-conscious extended-stay guests.
• Locke: Design-led aparthotel operator with apartment-style units featuring kitchens, coworking and F&B across UK and European cities, targeting the same extended-stay business and leisure traveler segments as PHNX.

Emerging players

• Wunderflats: Berlin-headquartered furnished apartment marketplace targeting monthly and extended stays across German cities, an emerging alternative distribution channel competing for PHNX's long-stay professional and relocator customers.

Broad incumbents

• Adina Hotels: Established aparthotel brand operating larger full-service serviced apartment properties across Europe and Australia, competing for the same corporate extended-stay demand but with a broader portfolio and hotel-style service level.
• citizenM: Tech-first lifestyle hotel chain with fully self-service check-in/out and app-controlled rooms, overlapping with PHNX on the digital hospitality / compact urban accommodation thesis but focused on nightly stays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PHNXCoLiving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phnx-coliving
• Instagraminstagram.com/phnx_coliving

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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