You have accepted a role in Frankfurt, the start date is fixed, and the permanent flat is nowhere in sight. Searching for a long-term rental from abroad rarely works, and a hotel for several months is awkward. This guide shows how a furnished apartment bridges the first months of a relocation, and what HR teams and relocating employees should settle before arrival.
Written from the perspective of an operator that has looked after long-stay guests in Frankfurt’s Gallus district for years.
The short answer: For the first weeks or months after a move to Frankfurt, a furnished serviced apartment is the practical bridge. You book remotely under one agreement, receive the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) for your city registration, and search for a permanent home once you are on site. Stays start at 5 days (short stay) or 4 weeks (long stay), at Kleyerstraße 1 in the Gallus district next to Messe Frankfurt.
studiomuc Frankfurt at a glance
- 345 furnished apartments at Kleyerstraße 1 in Frankfurt’s Gallus district
- Short stays from 5 days, long stays from 4 weeks
- Landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) provided for city registration
- Company bookings available; the usage agreement serves as the invoice, 7% accommodation VAT rate for stays up to 180 days
- Next to Messe Frankfurt, quick access to the main station, airport in under 30 minutes
Why is a temporary apartment the usual first step in a Frankfurt relocation?
Because the permanent flat is easier to find in person than from a distance. Viewings, landlord documents and move-in dates all depend on being in the city. Relocating employees who arrive without a temporary base end up viewing flats between onboarding sessions, which costs focus in the first weeks of a new job.
A furnished apartment removes that pressure. You arrive with luggage, the keys are ready, and the search for a long-term home can run in parallel with your first working weeks. The timeline is yours to set: many relocations start with a few weeks and extend once the real situation is clear.
How long should the bridge period be?
Plan for the time the search realistically takes, then add a buffer. A single person with a flexible budget may need a few weeks. A family with school or kindergarten questions, or an employee waiting for household goods to be shipped, usually plans for several months. If you are unsure, book the shorter period and discuss an extension early with the team, because availability for the same apartment depends on later bookings.
Short stays from 5 days suit scouting trips and a first visit before the actual move. Long stays from 4 weeks fit the settling-in phase. Both run under the same kind of agreement, so you do not need a new setup when a scouting trip turns into the move itself.
Know your start date already? Request your apartment with arrival and departure dates and the team confirms availability.
What does HR need to arrange for a company booking?
Four points are worth settling before the employee travels: who signs the agreement, who receives the booking documents, how long the stay is planned, and whether the employee may extend privately. Company bookings are possible. A separate invoice is not issued; the usage agreement serves as the invoice, which your accounting team should know in advance so that it can file the document correctly.
For the accommodation VAT treatment, a 7% rate applies to stays up to 180 days. This is general information, not tax or legal advice, so confirm the treatment of your case with your tax advisor. The details of invoicing, VAT and registration for companies are covered in our article on corporate housing in Frankfurt; for framework agreements and teams, use the B2B enquiry for temporary apartments.
Key point: Book the bridge period with the end date of the search in mind, not the start date of the job. Name a realistic range in your enquiry, such as „6 to 12 weeks, extension possible“, so the team can plan the apartment accordingly.
Do you have to register your address in Frankfurt?
In general, anyone who moves into a dwelling in Germany has to register with the local registration office within two weeks. Whether this applies to your stay depends on its length and on where your main residence is. For the registration, studiomuc issues the landlord confirmation. This is general information, not legal advice; the Bürgeramt (citizens‘ office) gives the binding answer for your case.
Registration matters early in a relocation because other steps often build on it, for example the tax ID letter or a bank account at some institutions. Check with your employer which documents they expect and when.
What is in the apartment, and what do you bring?
The apartments are furnished, with a built-in kitchen with a hob, oven, fridge and dishwasher. Cookware, dishes, cutlery, towels and a hairdryer are not included for hygiene reasons. You can bring your own or order a starter kit through the concierge. Bed linen is provided and changed in the monthly cleaning cycle. The formats range from the Young Urban studio at 17 m² to larger suites, so a single employee and a person who works from home have different options. See the studio apartments in Frankfurt and the Suite Art apartments.
Check-in is possible from 3 pm, and the concierge is available on weekdays from 7 am to 8 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm. If your flight lands late, let the team know in advance.
How do you get around from the Gallus district?
From the studiomuc house at Kleyerstraße 1, Messe Frankfurt is directly adjacent and the main station is quickly reachable. The banking district and the city centre are around 1.5 to 2 km away, and the airport takes under 30 minutes. For most office locations in the centre or at Messe you do not need a car on the first day; if your workplace is in the surrounding region, check the connection for your route before you book.
Takeaway: A furnished apartment gives a relocation a clear start, so the search for the permanent home does not compete with the first weeks at work. Book it with a realistic range, agree the paperwork with HR early, and extend once the plan is firm.
Looking for an apartment in Frankfurt?
345 furnished apartments in the Gallus district, short stays from 5 days, long stays from 4 weeks. Book directly with the operator, no agency fee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum stay for a relocation apartment?
Short stays start at 5 days, long stays at 4 weeks. Most relocations fall into the long-stay range. You set the period in your enquiry.
Can I get a landlord confirmation for my registration?
Yes, the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung is issued for the city registration. Whether you must register depends on the length of stay and your main residence, so ask the Bürgeramt if you are unsure.
Can my employer book and pay for the apartment?
Yes, company bookings are possible. A separate invoice is not issued; the usage agreement serves as the invoice. Use the B2B enquiry to arrange the details.
How far is the apartment from the airport and the city centre?
The airport is reachable in under 30 minutes, the banking district and city centre are around 1.5 to 2 km away, and Messe Frankfurt is adjacent. More answers are on the FAQ page.
