It all began with a trip to New York, when Eyal Lemberg and Ido Solomon were faced with the daunting task of choosing a rental apartment. While plenty of options were available to them, few had been vetted by professionals, and it was impossible to know if the information they found online was trustworthy. Turns out their friends back home had experienced much the same during their travels, and it became evident that Lemberg and Solomon would have to take matters into their own hands. Enter The Local Stay, founded in 2008 to make the process of renting short- and long-term apartments absolutely transparent, so renters and property owners alike can rest easy.

With tourist traps at every turn, staying like a local in the world’s top travel destinations is easier said than done. At The Local Stay, our goal is to take the guess work out of it, carefully curating apartments so that travelers experience the true pulse of the city. And, since each property owner is personally vetted by The Local Stay team, travelers can rest assured that their stays will be safe and secure. Better vetting means that travelers get the most exclusive apartments in the most central locations, while greater involvement by The Local Stay means that property owners can list it and leave it as we handle communication with renters.

Today, The Local Stay offers hundreds of short-term and long-term rental properties in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, London, New York, Paris, Rome and Tel Aviv. Our apartment inventory includes both corporate apartments and privately owned flats, making The Local Stay the perfect option for business travelers, corporate relocation clients and those on sabbatical, as well as foreign students and families on holiday. With options for everyone, The Local Stay provides personalized service so that every traveler can stay like a local.