Finding the right space for a meeting, photo shoot, or celebration involves matching an activity with a venue that has the right layout, availability, and booking terms. Peerspace connects guests with distinctive, bookable spaces by the hour and gives hosts a way to earn income from properties they already own.
A Marketplace Built on Real Spaces
Peerspace is a platform for hourly venue rentals, covering meetings, productions, and events across several countries. Since its 2014 launch in San Francisco, the marketplace has grown to more than 50,000 unique spaces across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, and Spain. The inventory is intentionally broad: loft apartments, photography studios, storefronts, rooftops, mansions, art galleries, and industrial warehouses all appear alongside more conventional meeting rooms and event halls.
The booking process is direct. Guests search by location, space type, and available time slot, then reserve by the hour. Hosts list their properties, set their own terms, and manage availability through the platform. According to the company, more than 3 million people have used Peerspace locations since its founding.
Evaluating a Listing Before Booking
A listing provides more than photographs and an hourly rate. Guests can check the stated capacity, included amenities, permitted activities, and host rules before deciding whether to reserve a space. A studio that works well for a small shoot, for example, may have different limits for an event with music and a larger guest list. Comparing these details helps narrow the choices to spaces that fit the planned activity.
The full cost also deserves a closer look. Depending on the listing, a booking may include a cleaning fee or optional add-ons alongside the hourly charge, and Peerspace adds a guest processing fee. Setup and cleanup need to fit within the reserved time. If an event runs beyond its booking window, overtime may be charged in 30-minute increments at the rate the host sets.
Reviews can add context about an individual space or host. Peerspace says reviews of spaces may come from the person who booked or from someone who attended the event. Reading several reviews relevant to the intended activity can help a guest understand how the space has been used, while a message to the host can clarify details the listing does not answer.
Who Books Through Peerspace
The platform serves a wide range of use cases. Photographers and filmmakers book studios and residential spaces for editorial shoots and music videos. Event planners reserve galleries and lofts for birthday parties, engagement celebrations, and wedding receptions. Corporate teams book furnished conference spaces and off-site venues for workshops, pop-ups, and quarterly planning sessions.
That range supports different types of bookings. Peerspace offers spaces for many occasions outside the home or office, with each listing setting out what activities the host permits. Guests can book by the hour, although hosts may set minimum booking durations and other terms for their spaces.
Hosts are equally central to how the platform functions. Peerspace’s approach to host relationships includes tools for hosts to list their spaces, set availability, and manage bookings. The company’s host page reports more than $500 million paid to hosts and a 4.9 average host rating. Hosts can use their listing and communication tools to describe the space and prepare for each booking.
A New Product: All-Inclusive Venues
Peerspace recently introduced all-inclusive venues, a booking category that allows guests to reserve a venue, food, drinks, and staff in a single reservation at participating listings. The services included in a particular booking depend on that venue’s package.
Event planning can involve coordinating several services on different timelines. All Inclusive Venues combine the included space, food, drinks, and staffing arrangements in one reservation, reducing the number of separate arrangements a guest needs to make.
For guests planning weddings, milestone celebrations, or client-facing corporate functions, this category offers another way to book. The wider Peerspace marketplace also includes venue-only listings for guests who prefer to arrange services separately.
Comparing the All Inclusive Option
Peerspace announced the All Inclusive Venues category in September 2026, initially naming New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London as launch markets. Guests can use the “Food and drink included” filter to look for participating listings. Guests in other cities can check current availability on the platform.
The included services can vary by venue. Before booking, a guest can review the menu, drink options, staffing, guest capacity, and the hours covered by the package. Other elements, such as photography, flowers, or entertainment, may still require separate arrangements. Comparing those details with a venue-only listing shows which option fits the event’s needs.
Scale, Backing, and Recognition
Peerspace was co-founded in 2014 by Rony Chammas and Matt Bendett. While studying in New York, Chammas looked for places to hold meetings and noticed underused spaces around the city, including galleries. That experience helped shape the idea of connecting people who need short-term space with hosts who can make it available.
The company is backed by GV (Google Ventures) and Foundation Capital and has been certified as a Great Place to Work. Peerspace’s page for prospective venue hosts reports more than 100 million in annual online foot traffic.
Peerspace’s work in the hourly rental space connects guests looking for a venue with hosts offering space for short-term use. Listing details and host terms determine how each individual booking works.
About Peerspace
Peerspace is an online marketplace for hourly venue rentals for meetings, productions, and events. Founded in San Francisco in 2014 by Rony Chammas and Matt Bendett, the company connects guests with more than 50,000 unique spaces across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, and Spain. More than 3 million people have used its locations, and hosts have collectively earned more than $500 million. Peerspace is backed by GV (Google Ventures) and Foundation Capital. To learn more about Peerspace, visit the company’s official website.