Early and Late Check-In: How It Works and Why an Extra Fee May Apply

Short-term rentals follow standard time frames that allow apartments to be prepared between stays:

• check-in — from 2:00 PM
• check-out — until 12:00 PM, regardless of the check-in time

The time between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM is used for:

• cleaning the apartment;
• changing bed linen and towels;
• checking appliances and utilities;
• preparing the apartment for the next guests.

If you need to check in before 2:00 PM, this is considered an early check-in.

In standard cases, this service is charged at 50% of the daily rate.

Because:

• the apartment must be fully ready earlier than usual;
• previous guests may check out on the same day;
• or the apartment is reserved exclusively for you for a longer period.

Essentially, the apartment is held for one guest beyond the standard rental time.

In some cases, early check-in may be free of charge.

This is possible if:

• the apartment was vacant before your arrival;
• no additional preparation is required after previous guests;
• there are no overlapping bookings afterward.

⚠️ Please note: free early check-in is not guaranteed and depends on the actual availability on your arrival date.

For free early check-in, guests must collect the keys independently at our nearby reception/concierge desk.

This allows us to organize the check-in without involving staff or additional costs.

If you need to stay in the apartment after 12:00 PM, the following rules apply:

• check-out until 5:00 PM — additional charge of 50% of the daily rate
• check-out after 5:00 PM — charged as a full additional night

After 5:00 PM, the apartment can no longer be prepared for new guests the same day,

meaning it remains occupied for the entire day.

Early check-in and late check-out are available only if the schedule allows.

This depends on:

• bookings before or after your stay;
• cleaning schedules;
• overall apartment occupancy.

That’s why such requests should always be confirmed in advance.

• early check-in — after overnight trains or early flights;
• late check-out — for evening departures;
• during holidays and peak periods, when timing needs to be fixed in advance.

Early check-in and late check-out are not penalties or inconveniences — they are optional services that allow greater flexibility when planning your stay.

If early check-in is essential, it’s best to book it as a paid service.

If the apartment is available, a free option may sometimes be possible — subject to confirmation and independent key collection.

The key point is to discuss all details in advance, as availability can change.