A Short Stay Apartment is a furnished apartment that is rented for short periods of time, usually days or weeks. They are quickly becoming a preferred alternative to hotels for various reasons. A short stay apartment is a self-contained apartment space which will include a lounge, a bathroom and a kitchen. The apartment layout can vary from one-room studios to various roomed luxury apartments with many bedrooms. The ability to temporarily own your own apartment offers plenty of freedom for its guests, for example, cooking and sharing a family meal. Many families travelling will often prefer to live together, eating and sleeping in one single apartment, rather than spread out around several hotel rooms. A short stay apartment is a valid alternative to hotels for groups of people and families, as well as businessmen.