FAQs

What types of apartments do you offer and how expensive are they?

We offer four types of apartments in our building. Apartment sizes range from between 20 to 38 sqm. The smallest apartments („Small“) are available from a warm-rent price of €475 per month, the „Medium“-sized apartments from €520 per month, the „Large“-sized apartments from €545 per month, and the two-room apartments („X-Large“) from €730 per month. All warm-rent prices do not include internet costs of €18 per month.

What is included in the warm-rent price?

All utility costs such as electricity, water, heating, and cleaning fees for communal areas are included in the above-mentioned warm rents. However, tenants are required to pay internet costs of €18 per month. The actual utility costs are determined on an annual basis.

Is Internet access also included in the fixed rental price?

No. Internet access is charged separately at a rate of €18 per month and apartment.

Will the price of rent change over the course of the contract?

Yes – a step rent is agreed under the rental contract. The montly rent increases by 10 € every year.

How much is the deposit and are there any one-off costs?

As is common in other rental agreements, a deposit of three net cold-rent payments must be paid (the net cold rent is also presented in the rental agreement in addition to the warm rent). Processing and agency fees do of course not occur.

Is there a minimum term or can the apartment be rented on a short-term basis?

The minimum term is 12 months. The rental agreement can then be terminated with a three months notice period.

Does the apartment have a phone and television connection?

A multimedia outlet for internet and TV is provided by the network operator. The costs for providing the multimedia outlet are already included in the internet fees. A separate phone connection is not provided.

How is the apartment furnished/equipped? Does the kitchen have tableware etc.?

An overview of the apartments’ furnishing is available here: https://hillside-wiesbaden.de/en/#apartments. The apartments do not come with tableware/kitchen utensils included due to the individual preferences of residents.

How big is the bed in the apartment?

The box-type bed with slatted frame and mattress measures 0.9 m x 2 m.

Is it allowed to post pictures to the walls of the apartment?

It is generally not allowed to drill holes for pictures into the wall. However, we have installed a gallery bar where you can attach your pictures.

Are the windows of the room fitted with shading devices?

All apartments are equipped with transparent curtains and dim-out-curtains. All apartments (excluding apt. no. 0.21) on the ground floor have electric shutters

Does the property have parking and bicycle stands?

The property has bicycle stands and 32 parking spaces (available for a fee). Parking spaces are available for €65/month.

Am I safe at “Hillside”?

Each apartment has its own intercom through which you can decide who can gain entry to the building. You can use the intercom to identify the person at the door. Furthermore, residents require a corresponding access card in order to gain access to the living areas.

Can I have visitors at my apartment?

Third parties are not permitted to stay over on a permanent or regular basis. It is not a problem to have occasional visitors over (e.g. on the weekend) however.

Who are my points of contact?

The team at Optima GmbH is responsible for rental matters. Property management together with the facility manager are responsible for the apartment handover once the rental agreement has been signed. Contact details are provided in the rental agreement. Property management is also available to answer any questions you might have during the rental period and when giving notice.

We hope we’ve been able to answer your questions. Simply give us a call if you require further information!

Kind regards,

Your Hillside rental team