Worker accommodation in Germany — called Monteurzimmer (worker rooms) or Monteurwohnungen (worker apartments) — means furnished rooms and apartments rented out per person per night, usually for a few weeks or months. They come with beds, bedding, a kitchen or kitchenette and Wi-Fi, and they typically cost far less than a hotel. On DMW you search for a city or the address of your work site and contact the landlord directly — the platform is free for you and charges no booking commission.
What is a Monteurzimmer?
A Monteurzimmer is a furnished room for workers on temporary assignment: construction crews, fitters, technicians, drivers, care workers and anyone else working away from home. A Monteurwohnung is a whole apartment, often shared by a team. Unlike a normal German rental, you don't need to bring furniture, sign a long lease or wait weeks for approval. You pay per person per night, and stays usually run from one week up to several months.
Typical features you can expect:
- Furnished rooms with single beds (often separate beds, not double beds)
- Kitchen or kitchenette with fridge, stove and basic cookware
- Wi-Fi, bedding and often towels included in the price
- Washing machine in many apartments
- Parking for vans and company vehicles at many properties
Who is it for?
Worker accommodation is built for people on assignment (Montage): construction and industrial workers, electricians, scaffolders, welders, truck drivers, cleaning and logistics staff, seasonal workers and traveling technicians. Companies also book whole apartments for their teams — if that's you, see our guide on worker accommodation for companies.
How DMW works
DMW (deutschland-monteurwohnungen.de) is a German platform that lists worker accommodation all over the country, directly from the landlords. It works in three steps:
- Search for your city — or even better, the address of your work site — on the search page
- Compare the listings: price per person per night, beds, kitchen, parking, distance to your site
- Contact the landlord directly by phone, e-mail or the contact form and agree on dates
There is no booking fee and no commission — the price you see is the price you pay to the landlord. One honest note: the search itself is in German, but it's simple — type the city name, open a listing, contact the landlord. Many landlords speak at least basic English, and a short, clear message always works.
What does it cost?
Prices depend heavily on the city and the standard. As a rough guide, a bed in a shared room usually starts from about 15–20 € per person per night, single rooms cost more, and in expensive cities like Munich, Frankfurt or Hamburg you should expect roughly 20–35 € per person per night. Utilities, Wi-Fi and bedding are usually included, and monthly stays are often discounted. For the full breakdown, read our guide on worker accommodation prices in Germany — and if the budget is tight, our tips for cheap worker accommodation.
City guides in English
Demand and prices vary a lot between regions. These guides tell you where workers typically stay and what to expect:
- Worker accommodation in Frankfurt — Rhein-Main region, airport, trade fairs
- Worker accommodation in Munich — the most expensive city, look at surrounding towns
- Worker accommodation in Berlin — huge city, big construction projects
- Worker accommodation in Stuttgart — automotive and engineering region
- Worker accommodation in Hamburg — port, industry, Airbus
- Worker accommodation in Cologne — Rhineland and trade fairs
You can also browse all cities from A to Z. When you're ready to book, our step-by-step guide on how to rent worker housing walks you through the whole process, from the first message to check-in.