Traum
VerifiedHoliday rental marketplace connecting travellers directly with owners, commission-free since 2001.
About Traum
Traum (Traum-Ferienwohnungen GmbH) is a German online marketplace for holiday rentals connecting travellers directly with private owners and agencies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Bremen, Germany, the platform operates on a commission-free model — owners pay a flat annual fee instead of per-booking commissions. Traum lists ~137,000 properties across 69 countries, generates 45 million bookings annually, and serves 30,000+ hosts. It is owned by OYO and operates localized sites for Austria, Switzerland, the UK, and international markets.
What sets this company apart
Commission-free marketplace — owners pay a flat annual fee (€33.25/month) and keep 100% of rental income; guests book without paying booking fees. Money-back guarantee if fewer than 10 inquiries received.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 22 countries
Markets & Coverage
(22)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HousePrimary
- Apartment
- Villa
- Cottage
Service Characteristics
Main Features
- Multi-language support
- Multi-currency support
- Direct booking website
- Guest review & rating system
- Host performance analytics dashboard
Pricing Plans
Pricing information based on publicly available data. Contact vendor for exact quotes.
Standard Listing
- Annual listing fee
- No commission on bookings
- Money-back guarantee
- Occupancy calendar (iCal)
- Messenger system
- Success statistics
- Owner dashboard tools
Global Presence (Add-on)
- Listing on 5 international sites
- Austria, Switzerland, UK, and international distribution
Premium Partnership (Add-on)
- Listing on Airbnb, Booking.com, Holidu, HomeToGo, Belvilla, Dancenter
- Reach across 1,000+ online channels
- Host retains control over guest selection
Reviews
33 reviews from verified users
4.94
33 reviews
Would recommend
Showing 6 of 33 reviews
Thomas Zeilinger
A really great experiance
A really great experiance. Best equiped kitchen ever seen in a holidayhome. Good communciation everytime. We already have booked our next stay..... Thanks a lot!!
View originalThomas Sandner
Easy to navigate and information was accurate
Easy to navigate and information was accurate. The links worked directly. A very good website indeed.
View originalE Rich Stifel
Very nice location in a relaxing and quiet area
Very nice location in a relaxing and quiet area. That's what we were looking for
View originalRainer Theis
quiet place for people they like quiet time
quiet place for people they like quiet time. nature and like go hiking.
Martin Harmsel
Fast and uncomplicated booking
It is a fast and uncomplicated way of booking a holiday home. You are in direct contact with the owner of the accomodation.
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- Traum (Traum-Ferienwohnungen GmbH) is a German online marketplace for holiday rentals connecting travellers directly with private owners and agencies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Bremen, Germany, the platform operates on a commission-free model — owners pay a flat annual fee instead of per-booking commissions. Traum lists ~137,000 properties across 69 countries, generates 45 million bookings annually, and serves 30,000+ hosts. It is owned by OYO and operates localized sites for Austria, Switzerland, the UK, and international markets.
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