DirectBalkan
Golden-hour terrace of a luxury Adriatic stone villa with an infinity pool overlooking the sea and coastal mountains

DIRECT BOOKINGS FOR BALKAN HOSTS

More direct bookings. Less commission.

Your own ultra-fast, multilingual booking website — built to attract better guests, sync availability and send every enquiry directly to your email and WhatsApp.

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  • 0% booking commission
  • Your own website & domain
  • Email + WhatsApp enquiries
  • iCal calendar sync

Built for villas, apartments, guesthouses and campsites across the Balkans.

Why keep giving away 15–20% of every booking?

You invest in your property, your guests and your reputation. But OTA platforms keep the customer relationship, control your visibility and take a significant share of every reservation.

15–20%

Typical OTA commission

€5,000+

Potential annual commission loss

0%

DirectBalkan booking commission

  • No ownership of the guest relationship
  • Limited brand control
  • Platform messaging instead of direct contact
  • Availability conflicts across channels

See how much commission you could keep.

Estimate what OTA commissions cost your property each year — and what you could save with a fixed DirectBalkan subscription.

Your total yearly revenue from bookings, in euros.

Current OTA commission rate23%
10%25%

Most popular choice

Savings are estimates based on the values you select.

What you’re losing to OTAs today

€9.200

Your DirectBalkan cost (annual)

€948

No setup fee. No booking commission.

Your net annual savings

€8.252

That’s €688/month kept in your business.

Start Keeping More of Your Revenue

0% booking commission · One domain included · 12-month initial commitment

Your property. Your brand. Your guests.

OTA platforms give you a profile inside their marketplace. DirectBalkan gives you a complete branded direct-booking channel you control.

  • Own website

    Booking.com / AirbnbPlatform profile page

    DirectBalkanYour own website and domain

  • Own brand

    Booking.com / AirbnbPlatform branding

    DirectBalkanYour brand, colours and story

  • Guest contact

    Booking.com / AirbnbThrough the platform

    DirectBalkanDirectly with you

  • Booking enquiries

    Booking.com / AirbnbPlatform messaging

    DirectBalkanWebsite form, email and WhatsApp

  • WhatsApp

    Booking.com / AirbnbNot standard

    DirectBalkanBuilt in

  • Multilingual content

    Booking.com / AirbnbPlatform translation

    DirectBalkanYour own multilingual content

  • Calendar sync

    Booking.com / AirbnbWithin the platform

    DirectBalkaniCal feeds from your channels

  • Commission

    Booking.com / AirbnbCommission on each booking

    DirectBalkan0% DirectBalkan commission

  • SEO and local visibility

    Booking.com / AirbnbLimited control

    DirectBalkanYour own SEO, Maps and local visibility

  • Website speed

    Booking.com / AirbnbShared platform experience

    DirectBalkanUltra-fast optimized website

Start building a direct channel you control.

No setup fee. One domain included. No commission on your direct bookings.

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BUILT FOR DIRECT BOOKINGS

Everything you need for more direct bookings.

DirectBalkan gives accommodation owners the tools to build a stronger, more independent booking channel — without the complexity of a traditional OTA platform.

Luxury Mediterranean stone villa with an infinity pool and olive trees in warm afternoon light0% commission

Keep 100% of your booking revenue

Pay one predictable monthly subscription and keep every euro from your direct bookings. No booking commission and no hidden setup fee.

Premium villa terrace with linen lounge seating and a breakfast table overlooking the Adriatic sea
  • EN
  • DE
  • NL

Attract higher-value European guests

Present your property in English, German and Dutch with premium content designed for guests who value quality, trust and a better booking experience.

Reduce double-booking risk

Synchronise availability with iCal feeds from Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and other connected channels.

Availability

July

  • AirbnbiCal feed connected
  • Booking.comiCal feed connected
  • VRBOiCal feed connected

Sync timing may vary by external platform.

Receive every enquiry directly

Guests enquire through your own website. Booking requests go straight to your email and WhatsApp — without a platform sitting in the middle.

New booking enquiry

Villa Aurora · 12–18 July · 4 guests

  • Email
  • WhatsApp
Aerial view of a small Adriatic coastal town with red rooftops, harbour and turquoise sea at golden hour

Villa Aurora

Seaside stay · 4.9 guest rating

Get found locally

Fast property websites, Google Maps integration and local SEO foundations designed to help the right guests find you.

  • Built for excellent performance
  • Local SEO foundations
  • Google Maps

FROM SIGN-UP TO DIRECT BOOKINGS

Your direct-booking website, ready in three simple steps.

You stay focused on your guests. We handle the website, structure and technical setup.

Panoramic view of a Balkan Adriatic coastline with stone terraces and cypress trees at dawn

  1. 01. Tell us about your property

    Choose your plan and share your property details, images and existing booking-channel links.

    Select your preferred domain name during onboarding.

  2. 02. We launch your website

    We create your premium multilingual property website, connect your calendar feeds and prepare your direct enquiry flow.

    Your domain, hosting and technical setup are included.

  3. 03. Receive enquiries directly

    Guests enquire through your own website. You receive every request immediately by email and WhatsApp.

Most standard property websites are ready to launch within 48 hours after we receive complete content.

BUILT FOR BALKAN HOSPITALITY

Built for every kind of Balkan stay.

From a single seaside apartment to a full glamping resort, DirectBalkan gives every property a premium direct-booking presence.

Luxury Balkan stone villa with a lit swimming pool at sunset

Villas

Showcase luxury, privacy and memorable guest experiences.

See example
Modern holiday apartment balcony with rattan seating and a sea view

Apartments

Turn a compact stay into a polished, bookable brand.

See example
Boutique stone guesthouse courtyard with warm evening lamps

Guesthouses

Tell your story and build direct relationships with every guest.

See example
High-end glamping tent with a wooden deck in a Balkan mountain forest at dusk

Campsites & Glamping

Make nature stays feel as premium online as they are in real life.

See example

CLEAR, PREDICTABLE PRICING

Simple pricing. Your domain included. No commission.

One predictable monthly subscription including your premium direct-booking website, hosting, technical support and one domain name.

  • One domain included
  • No setup fee
  • 0% booking commission
  • 12-month initial commitment

Monthly billing with a 12-month initial commitment. Cancel after your initial term.

Direct Starter

For one property that wants a professional direct-booking presence.

€49/month

Start Free
  • One property website
  • One accommodation or unit
  • One standard domain name included
  • Premium template and hosting
  • English plus one local language
  • Direct email enquiries
  • WhatsApp booking notifications
  • Basic iCal calendar sync
  • Basic SEO setup
  • Technical support

Direct Pro

MOST POPULAR

For villas, guesthouses and growing portfolios.

€79/month

Start Free
  • Up to five units or accommodations
  • One standard domain name included
  • Everything in Starter
  • English, German, Dutch plus one local language
  • Advanced iCal sync configuration
  • Google Business Profile support
  • Local SEO foundation
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Priority support
  • More photo and content capacity

Direct Premium

For property managers, campings and larger portfolios.

€149/month

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  • Multiple properties or custom unit volume
  • One standard domain name included
  • Everything in Pro
  • Advanced branding and custom-domain support
  • Dedicated onboarding
  • Priority support
  • Custom integrations on request
  • Monthly growth review
  • Optional portfolio and white-label features

Domain policy

Your plan includes one standard domain registration and renewal while your subscription is active. A .eu domain is available only for accommodations located in an EU country, subject to eligibility and availability. Premium domains, transfers, extra domains and selected extensions may cost extra.

  • No setup fee
  • 0% booking commission
  • Your own website and guest relationship
  • One domain included
  • 12-month initial commitment
  • Annual plans save 15%

Keep more of every booking.

Launch your own premium direct-booking website with no setup fee, one domain included and zero commission on direct enquiries.

Start Free — No Credit Card

12-month initial commitment. Cancel after your initial term.

BUILT FOR INDEPENDENT HOSTS

Owners who keep more of what they earn.

DirectBalkan is designed for accommodation owners who want more control over their brand, guests and booking revenue.

  • DirectBalkan gave us a professional website that finally feels like our own. Guests now contact us directly instead of only through platform messages.

    Villa

    Villa Owner, Montenegro

    Sample testimonial — replace before launch.

  • The calendar setup made it much easier to manage availability across our existing channels.

    Apartment

    Apartment Host, Bulgaria

    Sample testimonial — replace before launch.

  • Our new site feels much more premium and makes it easier for guests from Western Europe to enquire.

    Guesthouse

    Guesthouse Owner, Serbia

    Sample testimonial — replace before launch.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know.

Clear pricing, direct guest contact and a booking website that belongs to you.

What is DirectBalkan?

DirectBalkan is a subscription service that creates premium direct-booking websites for Balkan accommodation owners. Booking enquiries go directly to the owner’s email and WhatsApp, with no DirectBalkan commission on direct bookings.

  • DirectBalkan creates and maintains a premium direct-booking website for your accommodation. Guests visit your own website, check availability and send enquiries directly to your email and WhatsApp. You remain in control of guest communication, pricing and final booking confirmation.

READY TO GO DIRECT?

Start building your direct-booking channel.

Tell us about your property. We will help you choose the right plan, domain and setup for your accommodation.

  • No setup fee and no booking commission on direct enquiries.
  • One standard domain registration included in every plan.
  • Most standard websites are ready within 48 hours after complete content.
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Required fields are marked with an asterisk.

Current platforms used

We will confirm domain availability before registration.

No setup fee. One domain included. 0% booking commission.

Build a direct-booking channel you actually own.

No setup fee. No booking commission. One clear monthly subscription.

Calculate Your Savings
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Stop renting your guest relationship.

Build your own direct-booking channel and keep more of every reservation.

Start Free — No Credit CardCalculate Your Savings

No setup fee. One domain included. No booking commission. 12-month initial commitment.