Habitat Apartments

What Habitat Apartments does

Habitat Apartments (legal entity DRIS BUSINESS SL) is a Barcelona-headquartered, privately held serviced-apartment rental operator founded in 2001. The company curates and manages a portfolio of 243 apartments across seven European cities — Barcelona (159), Amsterdam (28), Madrid (18), Marbella (18), Málaga (15), Rome (5), and Valencia — with Barcelona as the dominant supply market. Pricing is quoted per person per night, ranging from approximately €147 for budget units in the Eixample district to €365 for high-end four-bedroom apartments, with a typical three-night minimum stay and VAT-inclusive rates. The company also operates a property-management service ("We manage your properties") targeted at owners who want professional short-term rental operations.

Habitat's commercial platform is built around direct-to-consumer distribution: a multilingual website (English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Italian), supported by phone, WhatsApp, and email sales, with concurrent presence on OTAs including Airbnb (where it has accumulated 8,086 reviews and a 96% customer endorsement rate). The proprietary technology stack is deliberately lean and operational rather than data-driven: a Guest App enables mobile check-in, in-app customer service, and reservation management; smart-lock hardware with an integrated alarm system provides keyless entry; and a loyalty program awards points per booking plus a 5% welcome voucher and referral discounts.

Revenue is generated primarily from nightly short-term apartment rentals, supplemented by ancillary services (airport transfers, private chef, luggage storage via partner Stasher, and private medical services) and refundable damage deposits. The company is certified by Biosphere for sustainable tourism, has held the World Travel Awards title of Spain's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand for five consecutive years (2014–2018), and has received earned-media coverage in the Wall Street Journal and BBC Good Homes Magazine. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or public revenue disclosures appear in the available data.

Name

Habitat Apartments

Legal name

DRIS BUSINESS SL

Website

https://habitatapartments.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat Apartments (DRIS BUSINESS SL) is a Barcelona-based serviced apartment rental operator, founded in 2001, managing 243 apartments across seven European cities and serving leisure and business travelers through direct-to-consumer bookings and partner-enabled ancillary services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Serviced Apartments / Vacation Rentals

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Accommodation (721)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Extended-stay serviced apartments (weekly/monthly) (THAMACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Serviced Residences (THAGAEAJ), Serviced Apartments & Corporate Housing Providers (THACALAD), Corporate Extended-Stay Housing (Relocation & Project-Based) (THAMAFAA)

Keywords

• Serviced apartments
• Vacation rentals
• Short-term rentals
• Apartment booking
• Property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Short-term Apartment Rental: Revenue generated from nightly and short-term rentals of serviced apartments. Prices are quoted per person per night and vary by apartment size, location, and season. A minimum stay requirement applies (typically 3 nights). Prepayment may be required at booking time.
2. Damage Deposits: Refundable damage deposits collected via credit card at check-in or in advance, held to cover potential damages during stays.
3. Additional Services: Extra services including airport transfers, private chef, luggage storage, private medical services, and concierge services offered to enhance guest experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Habitat Apartments operates and markets a curated portfolio of 243 furnished serviced apartments in prime European city-center locations (Barcelona, Málaga, Madrid, Marbella, Valencia, Amsterdam, and Rome) for short-term vacation and business stays. Each booking includes 24/7 concierge, multilingual support, smart-lock entry, Wi-Fi, and access to a Guest App, with optional ancillary services such as airport transfers, luggage storage, private chef, and medical services. The company also offers professional property management services to property owners.

Product overview

Habitat Apartments operates a vacation apartment rental platform offering high-quality serviced apartments across six European cities (Barcelona, Málaga, Madrid, Marbella, Amsterdam, and Rome). The core product consists of the apartment booking platform with city-specific apartment collections and featured premium listings. The offering is supplemented by a Guest App for mobile access, a Loyalty Program for repeat bookings with points and discounts, and partner-provided extra services (airport transfers, luggage storage, private chef, medical services). The company positions itself as a local expert with over 20 years of hospitality experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Habitat Apartments Serviced Apartments Curated portfolio of high-quality furnished serviced apartments for short-term vacation and business stays in prime European city-center locations, including 24/7 concierge, multilingual support, and flexible check-in.
• Habitat Loyalty Program Member loyalty program that lets guests earn points on each booking through the website, redeemable for future discounts or services, with a 5% welcome voucher and referral discounts for friends and family.
• Guest App Mobile application that allows guests to manage their reservations, perform self-serve check-in via smart lock, communicate with staff, and access 24/7 in-app customer service during their stay.
• Extra Services (Airport Transfer, Luggage Storage, Private Chef, Medical Services) Optional ancillary services booked to enhance a guest stay, including airport transfers, secure luggage storage via Stasher, private chef dining experiences, and private medical services supplied by partner providers.
• City-Specific Apartment Collections Curated apartment collections organized by European city (Barcelona, Málaga, Madrid, Marbella, Amsterdam, Rome), each with district-specific listings and accompanying local guide content.
• Property Management Service for Owners Professional short-term rental management service for property owners, covering guest quality assurance, occupancy maximization, and end-to-end hosting of their apartments in Habitat's portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% customer endorsement rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• StasherminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Stasher for luggage storage services. Habitat Apartments offers guests access to Stasher's secure and convenient luggage storage solutions, allowing travelers to explore cities without heavy bags.
• Additional Services PartnersminorOthersPartnership with various service providers for additional guest services including airport transfers, private chef services, and private medical services. These partners are described as 'top companies carefully chosen for their relevance and quality for guests.'

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Casa Bonay: Boutique Barcelona hotel with apartment-style rooms and a strong local hospitality brand. Comparable in terms of city, target traveler, and blend of apartment features with hotel service.

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb: Global short-term rental marketplace where Habitat Apartments is listed as a host. Same end customer and product category but operates as a platform rather than an operator; sets pricing and distribution dynamics for the sector.
• Booking.com: Global OTA distributing hotel and apartment inventory including serviced apartments. Comparable end customer and inventory overlap, but operates as a broad marketplace rather than a specialized serviced apartment operator.
• Staybridge Suites: Extended-stay hotel brand by IHG offering apartment-style accommodations with kitchen and living areas for business and leisure travelers. Comparable product format and extended-stay use case.

Direct peers

• Sonder Holdings: Tech-forward serviced apartment and short-stay rental operator with a mobile app-first guest experience and multi-city European presence. Directly comparable to Habitat Apartments' digital-first, multi-city serviced apartment model.
• Adagio Aparthotels: One of Europe's largest aparthotel brands, combining apartment space with hotel services across major cities. Directly comparable in product category (serviced apartments) and target customer (short and extended-stay travelers).
• Only-Apartments: Spanish-based short-term apartment rental platform with strong presence in Barcelona, Madrid, and other European cities. Direct competitor in the same mid-size segment and geography.
• Apartments Barcelona: Local Barcelona-focused apartment rental agency offering similar serviced apartments in Eixample and other central districts. Direct competitor in Habitat's home market.
• BridgeStreet Apartments: Corporate housing and serviced apartment provider for business travelers and relocations. Comparable business traveler segment and extended-stay serviced apartment model.
• Limehome: Tech-enabled serviced apartment operator across multiple European cities with self check-in, standardized design, and direct online booking. Closely comparable to Habitat Apartments' asset-light, multi-city serviced apartment model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HabitatApart
• Facebookfacebook.com/habitatapartments.fb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-apartments

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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