Airbnb co-hosting in Tromsø, Norway
Your rental deserves full attention — not just your spare time.
SmartBnB runs your short-term rental from A to Z — on Airbnb and Booking.com: listing, pricing, guest dialogue, keys and cleaning. You own the property. We take the night shifts.
What could your property earn?
Tell us a little about the property and we'll send a realistic estimate for the northern-lights season and the rest of the year. Free, no obligation.
- Superhoston Airbnb
- 8 yearsof Airbnb operations
- NOK 0when the property is empty
- Tromsøwe live here
Everything that has to happen between two guests.
Co-hosting in Tromsø: everything it takes to run a rental property — without you lifting a finger.
Listing optimisation
We build a listing that converts: photos, copy and settings tuned to stand out in the Tromsø market.
Dynamic pricing
Prices are adjusted continuously for season, demand and local events, so you never lose income to a stale rate.
Guest communication 24/7
From the first question to checkout, your guests get fast, friendly answers around the clock. You're never disturbed.
Check-in and checkout
Keys, codes and practical details coordinated so every stay starts and ends without friction.
Cleaning and upkeep
We coordinate cleaning between every stay with fixed cleaners. Cleaning is billed per changeover, depending on the size of the property.
Damage and claims
If something is damaged, we document it and file the claim through Airbnb's host guarantee on your behalf. You keep AirCover protection of up to 3 million dollars.
Airbnb and Booking.com
We list on both platforms where it pays. Booking.com reaches guests who never open Airbnb, and we sync the calendars so no dates are double-booked.
You choose where the listing lives. We run it either way.
Some owners want to own the listing themselves and see every booking in their own Airbnb app. Others don't want an account, a verification or a login to think about. Both work fine.
Option 1
On your account — we're the co-host.
The listing sits on your own Airbnb account and we're added as co-host. You own the listing and the reviews, Airbnb pays you directly, and our share is deducted automatically. If you leave us, you take everything with you.
Option 2
On our account — we're the host.
No account, identity verification or login for you at all. We list the property on SmartBnB's accounts at Airbnb and Booking.com and act as host. You receive a settlement from us every month, with a breakdown of every single booking.
Whichever option you choose, you can block dates for your own use at any time. Cleaning and linen are agreed separately.
A simple model. You only pay when you have guests.
A share of what's paid out for each stay. No fixed monthly fees, no lock-in. If the property needs photos and a new listing, that's from NOK 2,000 once — not a higher percentage forever.
| 5 %Co-hostYou already have a listing and an account. We answer the guests, you do the rest. | 10 %OperationsThe whole day-to-day operation. Follow along, or don't. | |
|---|---|---|
| Guests and calendar | ||
| Guest communication | Included | Included |
| Calendar and bookings | Included | Included |
| Review follow-up | Included | Included |
| Operations | ||
| Dynamic pricing | Included | |
| Check-in and checkout | Included | |
| Cleaning coordination | Included | |
| Property inspection after every stay | Included | |
| Booking.com listing and calendar sync | Included | |
| Damage and claims | Included | |
| Photos and listing setupOne-off, at the start | from NOK 2,000 | from NOK 2,000 |
Commission is calculated on the payout for the stay, excluding the cleaning fee the guest pays. Cleaning and linen change are billed per changeover, from NOK 1,500 depending on the size of the property, and are normally added to the listing as a cleaning fee so the guest covers it.
What a payout looks like
A worked example on the Operations plan: a one-bedroom flat in the centre, three nights in January. Airbnb deducts its 15.5 % fee, pays you, and our share comes automatically out of the payout. The cleaning fee the guest pays is on top and covers the cleaning.
- 3 nights at NOK 1,900
- NOK 5,700
- Airbnb's fee (15.5 %)
- −NOK 884
- Paid out by Airbnb
- NOK 4,816
- To your account
- NOK 4,334
- To SmartBnB, 10 %
- NOK 482
If the property is empty, you pay nothing. Any VAT on Airbnb's fee comes on top.
From first conversation to first guest.
- Step 1
Free assessment
We look at your property, its location and its income potential, and give you an honest recommendation — no strings attached.
- Step 2
Agreement and setup
We agree on commission and scope, then set up or take over your Airbnb listing in under a week.
- Step 3
Launch
The listing goes live, prices are set, and we handle guest communication from day one.
- Step 4
Ongoing operations
We handle bookings, cleaning and guest dialogue continuously — you follow along in the Airbnb app whenever you like.
We started with two cabins on Senja.
The cabins did better than we expected, and we became Superhosts. Then the question started coming from neighbours and acquaintances in Tromsø: could you run ours too?
SmartBnB is the answer. We're small by choice, and we intend to stay that way: a limited number of properties, close follow-up, and a person who actually knows your apartment. We live in Tromsø, we answer the guests ourselves, and we know what a January night in Tromsø does to a guest standing outside a locked door.
If you own a property in the Tromsø area and are considering letting it, send us a few lines. We'll tell you honestly what's realistic — even when the answer is "wait".
What guests say about the properties we run
“We really liked the apartment — new, clean and well kept. Short walk to the centre and its own parking space. Highly recommended!”
“Lovely modern apartment with everything you need. Clean and tidy.”
“We loved our stay in this beautiful cabin. It had everything we needed in a wonderful spot. We'll happily come back!”
What you're probably wondering.
How much commission do you charge?
5 % if you just want us as co-host on a listing you already run, and 10 % for full day-to-day operations. If the property needs photos and a new listing, that's a one-off fee from NOK 2,000. Cleaning is billed per changeover. No lock-in.
Do you also list on Booking.com?
Yes, where it pays off. Booking.com reaches guests who never open Airbnb — especially European and Norwegian travellers — and tends to fill gaps in the shoulder season. We sync the calendars between the platforms so no dates are double-booked.
Do I have to sign a long contract?
No. We work without lock-in — you should stay with us because it works, not because the contract says so. One month's notice, either way.
Who owns the listing and the reviews?
It depends on what you choose. If the listing is on your own account, we're the co-host and you own the listing, its history and its reviews. If it's on our account, we're the host and you receive a monthly settlement from us without needing an account yourself.
How do I get paid?
With the listing on your account: directly from Airbnb to your bank account after each stay, with our share deducted automatically. With the listing on our account: a monthly settlement from us, with a breakdown of every booking.
Is short-term letting allowed in a housing cooperative or condominium?
Yes, with a cap. In a Norwegian condominium (eierseksjonssameie) you can let the whole unit for up to 90 nights a year, and the association can set the limit anywhere between 60 and 120 nights in its bylaws. In a housing cooperative (borettslag) the limit is 30 nights. Detached houses and cabins have no such limit. We check the bylaws with you before we start.
What happens if a guest damages something?
We document the damage, raise it with the guest and file a claim through Airbnb's host guarantee (AirCover) on your behalf. Clear house rules, good communication and guests with existing reviews are what prevents it best — and that's how we run things.
Why not just do it myself?
You can. The difference is time and timing: replies within minutes at eleven at night, prices adjusted when demand shifts, and a cleaner in place the same day a guest leaves. Those details decide the reviews, and the reviews decide the rate you can charge.
Can I still use the property myself?
Yes. Tell us the dates and they're blocked in the calendar. Your own stays carry no commission. If you want cleaning after your own stay, it's billed as usual.
Who talks to my guests?
We handle all guest communication around the clock, from booking request to checkout, on your behalf.
What about tax?
Income from short-term letting is taxable in Norway, and the rules depend on whether it's the home you live in, a second home or a holiday property. We have long experience with rental taxation and give you an overview of what applies to you before you start.
What is Airbnb co-hosting?
Co-hosting means we run your Airbnb rental in Tromsø from start to finish — listing, pricing, guest communication and cleaning — while you still own the property and decide when it's available.
Do you help with a brand-new short-term rental in Tromsø?
Yes. We help new and experienced hosts alike. Starting from scratch, we set up the account, take photos, build the listing and put the routines in place before the first guest.
Do you take several properties from the same owner?
Gladly. We take on a limited number of properties in total so we can follow each one closely, so get in touch early if you have several units.
Which areas do you cover?
We're based in Tromsø and operate properties in the Tromsø area. Cabins and houses further away we can manage administratively, provided you have cleaning arranged locally.
Can you help me become a Superhost?
Yes. Fast guest communication and a high cleaning standard are what earns Tromsø hosts good ratings and Superhost status.
Ready to let the property work for you?
Send a few lines about the property, where it is and what you have in mind, and we'll come back with an honest assessment.
Prefer to chat? Click the chat bubble in the bottom corner. We normally reply within a few minutes during opening hours.
Or email us: info@smartbnb.no