How to book a creative space - step by step

From finding a studio to walking in for your visit - the entire process takes just a few minutes. Here is how it works.

1. Find a space

On the Booquela homepage, use the search function. You can filter by:

• City - type the city name or choose from the list
• Category - photography studio, podcast room, recording studio, art workshop
• Price - set a price range that works for you

In the results, you will see studio cards with photos, ratings, prices, and locations. Click a card to see the full studio profile.

2. Choose a room

Studios can have one or more rooms. Each room has:

• A photo gallery
• Description and amenities list (e.g., backdrops, lighting, air conditioning)
• Hourly pricing
• Availability calendar

Browse rooms and pick the one that best fits your project.

3. Book a time slot

On the room calendar:

1. Select a date
2. Mark the hours you want to book (hourly booking - you can select e.g., 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
3. Optionally add extras - if the studio offers additional lighting, backdrops, or technical assistance
4. Click Book

Grayed-out hours on the calendar indicate taken or unavailable time slots.

4. Pay online

After clicking "Book," you will see a summary with:

• Selected date and hours
• Price (breakdown of hourly rate, extras, and service fee)
• The studio's cancellation rules

Pay by card, BLIK, or online transfer. Payment is secure - it is processed by Stripe.

5. Attend your visit

After your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email with:

• The studio address
• Instructions for getting there and entering (e.g., intercom code, floor)
• A booking summary (date, hours, selected extras)

If you have questions before your visit, send a message to the studio through the platform's messaging system.

6. Rate the studio

After your visit ends, you will receive an email inviting you to leave a review. You have 14 days. Your feedback helps other creators and motivates studios to maintain high standards.