Frequently Asked Questions - StayScout

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about finding housing with StayScout.

What is StayScout?

StayScout scans and monitors housing groups and rental sites across European cities. We help you discover new rooms and apartments as soon as they're posted, so you never miss out on the perfect rental opportunity.

How does StayScout work?

We collect and analyze new posts from popular housing groups and rental sites. Our system filters out spam and irrelevant posts, then sends you instant notifications for listings that match your exact criteria - budget, location, room type, and preferences.

How quickly will I find a place with StayScout?

Most users find housing within weeks of starting alerts. This depends on your specific criteria — more flexible budgets and room types get matches faster. The key is that you get notified first before listings are flooded with responses.

What's the benefit over checking sites myself?

Popular listings receive many responses quickly. StayScout sends instant notifications the moment new listings appear across all sources — filtered to your exact criteria. You'll be among the first to apply, dramatically increasing your chances of getting a reply and securing a viewing.

Can I filter for specific preferences like couple-friendly or furnished?

Absolutely. StayScout's AI reads every listing and filters based on your preferences: couples welcome, registration, furnished, long-term only, gender preferences, and more. You only get relevant matches.

Where do the listings come from?

We scan and monitor publicly available data from housing groups and rental portals. We do not post or interact on your behalf — just scout and filter the data to find you the best matches.

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