Our Story
Best friends
with a common vision
BENSIMON apartments, born from the visionary minds of two best friends, is more than hospitality; it's a passionate revolution in their industry. The story of Ben and Simon's friendship began in 2008 when both were working in the animation team at the Robinson Club Nobilis (Turkey) during their summer break. Over the course of a few weeks, they became best friends, and a few years later, they evolved into young entrepreneurs.
Fueled by their shared passion for travel, the business idea of renting out their own apartments to tourists emerged alongside their studies. With the founding of their first brand, "Dream Apartment," in 2011, they both pioneered the concept. Airbnb was just starting in Germany, and in Berlin, it was still 100% legal to rent out residential spaces to tourists. During this exciting phase, Ben and Simon successfully established themselves as hosts and gained extensive experience in all aspects of apartment rental.
After completing their studies successfully, both were determined to turn their passion into their profession. To operate on a long-term basis, they decided to offer only commercial hotel spaces. Their common goal was to build a family business and to focus holistically on the needs of their guests. Finally, in 2016, BENSIMON apartments was founded with their first commercial location in Berlin-Moabit. The name originated during one of their travels and embodies the symbiosis of friendship and family as a combination of their nicknames, Ben and Simon.
For both was it important to combine personal guest service with the digitization of internal processes to significantly enhance the guest experience and improve the working environment. As a result, BENSIMON today is a conglomerate of teamwork, innovation, and passion, with the simple goal of ensuring an unforgettable stay for every single guest.
