Hiring villa lounges by the hour: the new trend sweeping Spain

Private lounges in occupied villas are rented for up to 150 euros an hour. The trend is growing after the boom in private swimming pools. Owners accept bookings even though they do not like receiving strangers. Digital platforms are driving this phenomenon. Discover how this new business works.

Hourly rental of lounges in occupied villas has become the latest trend in Spain. Following the success of private swimming pools, users are now seeking indoor spaces to hold events, paying up to 150 euros an hour for exclusivity.

In Madrid, it is possible to reserve a 70-square-metre penthouse only ten minutes from Atocha, a garden in Valdemorillo or an elegant villa in the El Bosque development in Villaviciosa de Odón. Birthdays, farewell parties and private gatherings find in these places an alternative to traditional venues.

Owners, although they acknowledge that they do not like receiving strangers in their homes, admit that the financial incentive is decisive. Specialised platforms facilitate bookings and manage growing demand for private spaces for temporary events.

The phenomenon reflects a change in consumption habits and in the way celebrations are organised, in which privacy and exclusivity have become key elements.