Aspasion Short Rentals

What Aspasion Short Rentals does

Aspasios is a privately-held short-term rental operator headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2005, that designs, manages, and directly rents a curated portfolio of fully-equipped apartments and boutique hotels across four European city destinations: Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, and Lisbon. The portfolio spans studios through three-bedroom units (e.g., Atocha Apartments in Madrid priced from €169 to €249 per night) and a growing boutique-hotel sub-brand that includes Casa Falcão and Porta Nobre in Porto, Sofia Atocha in Madrid, and The Boulevard, Casa Bella Gracia, and LeMar in Barcelona. Properties share standardized in-room amenities (high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, TV) and rely on a proprietary mobile application that delivers app-based self-check-in and a 24/7 emergency support line, replacing front-desk queues with operational scale.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer commercial model. Bookings are taken primarily through the Aspasios website, where direct reservations are positioned against OTA channels with a best-price guarantee and a discount of up to 20%, supported by a "no overbooking" policy. Marketing is predominantly organic and content-led, drawing on a destination blog (the Aspasios Journal), SEO-optimized property and city pages, and owned social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, with email newsletters used for mid-funnel conversion. Pricing is per-night with pay-as-you-go billing for short stays and monthly options for extended-stay guests; customer segments are almost entirely individual leisure and business travelers plus extended-stay guests, with no enterprise or B2B accounts disclosed. Revenue, headcount, ownership, and funding data are not publicly disclosed, and the company's website features a dedicated "Investors" page suggesting openness to capital partnerships for property acquisition or expansion.

Name

Aspasion Short Rentals

Legal name

Aspasios

Website

https://aspasios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Short-term Vacation Rentals

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional/Managed Inventory Vacation Rental Marketplaces (THAMALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE), Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

Keywords

• Short-term rentals
• Boutique apartments
• Vacation accommodations
• Boutique hotels
• City center rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Short-term Apartment Rentals: Nightly and weekly rental of fully equipped designer apartments in prime city-center locations across Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, and Lisbon. Revenue generated through direct booking on their website with price tiers offering up to 20% direct booking discount.
2. Boutique Hotel Accommodations: Boutique hotel rooms and suites in Barcelona, Madrid, and Porto with hotel-like services including reception, breakfast service, and lobby bar facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aspasios operates and rents fully equipped designer apartments and boutique hotel accommodations in prime city-center locations across Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, and Lisbon. The portfolio combines hotel-like services (24/7 customer support, app-based check-in, housekeeping at hotels, reception, and breakfast) with apartment-style comfort (full kitchens, living space, in-suite laundry, and privacy). Revenue is generated primarily through direct bookings on the company website, with up to 20% discount offered versus third-party channels and a best-price guarantee.

Product overview

Aspasios is a short-term rental platform offering boutique apartments and hotels across four European cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, and Lisbon. The portfolio includes fully-equipped designer apartments and boutique hotels, all centrally located and featuring amenities such as app-based check-in, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and 24/7 customer support. Properties include apartment complexes like Garden Apartments, City Oasis, and Market Balconies in Barcelona; Atocha Apartments and Calle Mayor in Madrid; and Bonjardim and Aspasios Baixa in Porto, along with boutique hotels such as Casa Falcão, Porta Nobre, The Boulevard, and Sofia Atocha. The Atocha location offers multiple room configurations (Studio, Trendy, Comfort Design, Design, Stylish Terrace, Elegant) with varying sizes and pricing from €169 to €249 per night.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Garden Apartments (Barcelona) Apartments located in the Eixample area of Barcelona, within walking distance of Passeig de Gràcia, featuring modern comfort with traditional architectural elements and access to a swimming pool in an adjacent garden. Targeted at leisure and business travelers seeking central Barcelona apartment accommodations.
• City Oasis Apartments (Barcelona) Two-bedroom apartments in Barcelona's L'Eixample district, fusing modern comforts with local style, with access to a swimming pool in a neighboring garden during summer months, 24/7 customer service, and app-based check-in. Targeted at families and small groups visiting Barcelona.
• Market Balconies Apartments (Barcelona) Apartments in central Barcelona near Sant Antoni market, 10-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas, featuring modern design with TV, air conditioning, full kitchen, and essential appliances, with excellent public transport connections. Targeted at leisure travelers wanting central Barcelona access.
• Atocha Apartments (Madrid) Tourist apartments in Madrid's museum district near the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums, featuring fully equipped kitchens, high-speed Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning, and lift, with app-based check-in and 24/7 emergency service. Available in multiple configurations including Studio (1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 40m², from €169/night), Trendy (up to 4 guests, from €189/night), Comfort Design (2-bedroom, 60m², 3 guests, from €199/night), Design (from €209/night), Stylish Terrace (2 bathrooms, up to 5 guests, from €229/night), and Elegant (3-bedroom, 100m², from €249/night).
• Calle Mayor Apartments (Madrid) Apartments in Madrid's city center facing Plaza Mayor, offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom fully-equipped apartments with kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning, and lift, with app-based check-in and 24/7 emergency service. Targeted at travelers prioritizing iconic Madrid locations.
• Sofia Atocha by Aspasios (Madrid Boutique Hotel) Boutique hotel and tourist apartments located in Madrid's creative area near La Casa Encendida and Atocha station, featuring fully equipped kitchenettes, in-suite laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and 24/7 emergency service with app-based check-in. Targeted at travelers wanting hotel services plus apartment flexibility in central Madrid.
• Bonjardim Apartments (Porto) Apartments in Porto's city center near Church of San Ildefonso and Palacio da Bolsa, featuring air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, TV, and fully equipped kitchen, with fast check-in via app and 24/7 emergency service, located in two separate buildings. Targeted at leisure travelers visiting Porto.
• Casa Falcão by Aspasios (Porto Boutique Hotel) Boutique hotel in Porto city center featuring 36 rooms including Double Rooms and Suites for up to four guests, with warm wood finishes, green accents, brass details, 24-hour reception, lobby bar and café, and continental breakfast service. Targeted at travelers wanting full hotel services in central Porto.
• Porta Nobre by Aspasios (Porto Boutique Hotel) Boutique hotel in central Porto near Palácio da Bolsa and Mercado Ferreira Borges, offering modern accommodations with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, shared terrace with pool, and continental breakfast, located 16 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. Targeted at leisure and business travelers in Porto.
• The Boulevard by Aspasios (Barcelona Boutique Hotel) Boutique hotel in Barcelona offering designer accommodations in a prime city location. Targeted at travelers seeking full hotel services in central Barcelona.
• Casa Bella Gracia by Aspasios (Barcelona Boutique Hotel) Boutique hotel in Barcelona offering accommodations in the Gràcia district. Targeted at travelers wanting boutique hotel stays in a lively Barcelona neighborhood.
• LeMar by Aspasios (Barcelona Boutique Hotel) Boutique hotel in Barcelona with accommodations and services in the city center. Targeted at leisure travelers seeking boutique hotel stays in central Barcelona.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Direct peers

• Limehome: Limehome operates a tech-enabled serviced apartment portfolio across multiple European cities with self check-in, similar to Aspasios' app-based model and managed-inventory approach. It is a direct comparable in the European boutique short-stay segment.
• Staycity Aparthotels: Staycity runs aparthotel properties in major European cities including Lisbon and Madrid, blending apartment-style units with hotel services. Closely mirrors Aspasios' aparthotel-plus-boutique-hotel positioning.
• Adagio (Accor / Pierre & Vacances): Adagio is one of Europe's largest aparthotel operators with centrally located, fully equipped apartments in major cities. Comparable to Aspasios on product offering and urban leisure/business traveler target.
• Casa Camper Hotel: Casa Camper operates boutique hotels and apartments in Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, and other European cities with a design-led, centrally located positioning. Directly comparable to Aspasios on geography and product mix.
• Sonder (now part of Marriott): Sonder operated a global tech-enabled short-stay apartment and boutique hotel business with app-based check-in. Although now under Marriott, it remains the closest large-scale comparable on operating model to Aspasios.
• YAYS / The Edyn Group (Locke): Locke (formerly edyn/Locke) operates design-led aparthotels in major European cities (London, Lisbon, Dublin, Manchester) with kitchenette-equipped units and 24/7 service. Closely comparable to Aspasios on urban design-aparthotel positioning.
• Room Mate Hotels: Room Mate is a Spanish boutique hotel chain with a strong presence in Barcelona, Madrid, and other Iberian cities. Directly comparable to Aspasios' boutique hotel arm on geography and design-led positioning.
• Barcelona & Beyond / Spain Select: Spain Select is a Barcelona-based short-term rental and apartment management company operating in the same Iberian cities as Aspasios. Directly comparable on regional, serviced-apartment operator model.

Broad incumbents

• Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs: Pierre & Vacances is a publicly listed European vacation rental and residence operator with a much wider footprint and broader (incl. resort) product set. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the managed-vacation-rental category.
• Hotel Gran Derby / Derby Hotels Collection: Derby Hotels is a Barcelona-headquartered boutique hotel collection operating multiple properties in Spain. Comparable as a broader Iberian boutique hotel incumbent to Aspasios' boutique hotel arm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Aspasios.Apartments
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aspasios
• Instagraminstagram.com/aspasios.stays

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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