Last updated: 2026-07
Worker Accommodation or Hotel: Which Pays Off for Construction Firms?
For construction crews of 3 or more, a worker apartment is almost always significantly cheaper than a hotel – and more practical. The difference lies not just in the room rate, but in the kitchen, the washing machine, the parking and billing per apartment instead of per head.
The cost comparison in numbers
Example: 6 workers, 30 nights in the Rhine-Main region. Hotel (budget, double rooms): around €70–90 per room per night, i.e. €210–270 per night for 3 rooms – €6,300 to €8,100 per month, without breakfast, without parking, without laundry facilities. Worker apartment with 6 single beds at a fixed price: e.g. €120 per night = €3,600 plus a one-off cleaning fee of around €140. Savings: €2,500 to €4,400 per month – correspondingly more for a larger crew.
Then there is food: cooking in your own kitchen instead of eating out every evening realistically saves €15–20 per worker per day. For 6 people over 30 days, that is a further €2,700 to €3,600.
What makes a worker apartment better in practice
A fully equipped kitchen (cook meals, prepare packed lunches for the site), a free washing machine for work clothes, free parking right outside the door – including for vans and transporters carrying tools. Single beds instead of forced double rooms, with lockable rooms in most apartments. Plus 24/7 check-in via key safe – the crew can arrive at night or on weekends, with no reception hours to worry about.
When a hotel is the better choice
The honest answer: for 1 person staying 1–3 nights, a budget hotel is often simpler – especially if breakfast and daily cleaning are wanted. And anyone working in a different city every day has more flexibility with hotels. For any job of about a week or more with 2–3 people or more, the worker apartment wins clearly on both cost and comfort.
Common questions
How much does worker accommodation save compared to a hotel?
For a crew of 6 people over 30 nights, typically €2,500–4,400 in accommodation costs per month – plus €2,700–3,600 in food costs thanks to your own kitchen. Overall, often more than 50% of the total cost.
Do worker accommodations have single rooms?
Yes. With us, every worker has their own single bed; in most apartments the rooms are lockable and there are no walk-through rooms. Single rooms for 1–2 people are also available.
Can workers arrive at night?
Yes, around the clock: check-in via a key safe with a code – no reception needed, including on weekends and public holidays.