Pay with Crypto at Our Vienna Vacation Rental — USDC, SOL & EURC Accepted

HappyStay is the first vacation rental in Vienna and Klagenfurt to accept cryptocurrency payments. Since April 2026, guests can pay with USDC, SOL, or EURC directly at checkout — powered by Solana Pay. No intermediary, no extra fees, confirmed in seconds.

Credit and debit cards remain available for every booking. Crypto is simply an additional option for guests who prefer it.

Why We Accept Crypto

We host guests from around the world. Many face the same friction when booking a vacation rental in Vienna:

• Foreign transaction fees. International credit cards often add 2–3% on every charge. With stablecoins like USDC or EURC, there are no bank fees — just a Solana network fee under €0.01.
• No credit card needed. Not every international traveler has a card that works abroad. A Solana wallet is all it takes — no bank account, no identity verification, no currency conversion.
• Instant settlement. A crypto payment confirms in about 10 seconds. No pending charges, no authorization holds, no waiting for your bank to release funds.
• Privacy. You share a wallet address — not your name, card number, or billing details. The transaction is recorded on-chain and fully verifiable, but your personal data stays with you.

For digital nomads, Web3 professionals, and travelers from countries with limited banking access, paying with crypto can be the most practical way to book a short-term rental in Vienna or Klagenfurt.

Which Coins We Accept

We accept three Solana-based tokens. Each serves a different use case:

USDC — US Dollar Coin

USDC is a stablecoin issued by Circle, pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar. When you pay with USDC, there is no exchange rate risk — 1 USDC always equals 1 USD. It is the most widely used stablecoin on Solana and ideal for guests holding dollar-denominated assets.

EURC — Euro Coin

EURC is a stablecoin also issued by Circle, pegged 1:1 to the Euro. For guests from the Eurozone, this is the simplest option: the price you see in EUR is exactly what you pay in EURC. No conversion, no spread.

SOL — Solana

SOL is the native cryptocurrency of the Solana blockchain. Unlike USDC and EURC, SOL has a fluctuating market price. The booking amount in SOL is calculated at the current exchange rate at the time of payment. If you hold SOL and prefer to pay with it directly — you can. But be aware that you bear the exchange rate risk until the transaction confirms.

Why Solana Instead of Bitcoin?

Bitcoin transactions take 10 to 60 minutes to confirm and carry higher, variable network fees. A Solana transaction confirms in under one second at a cost of less than one cent. Solana also natively supports stablecoins, so guests can pay with a dollar or euro equivalent — something Bitcoin cannot offer without third-party workarounds.

We chose the technology that gives our guests the best checkout experience: fast, affordable, and stable when you want it to be.

How to Pay with Crypto — Step by Step

The entire process takes under a minute:

Step 1 — Select crypto at checkout. After entering your booking details, choose “Pay with Crypto (USDC, SOL, EURC)” as your payment method.

Step 2 — Pick your token. Select USDC, SOL, or EURC. The total is displayed in your chosen token at the current exchange rate.

Step 3 — Scan the QR code. A Solana Pay QR code appears on your screen. Open your wallet app and scan it:

• iPhone: Open the Camera app → point at the QR code → tap the notification → Phantom opens with the payment pre-filled → confirm.
• Android: Open your Camera app or Google Lens → scan the QR code → your wallet opens automatically → confirm.
• Desktop: Open the Phantom browser extension → click the QR scanner icon → scan the code directly from your screen → confirm.

Step 4 — Confirm in your wallet. Review the amount and recipient address in your wallet, then approve the transaction.

Step 5 — Automatic confirmation. Our system detects your payment automatically — typically within 10 seconds. A green confirmation message appears on screen.

Step 6 — Booking confirmed. You receive a confirmation email with your booking details. No further action needed.

Wallet requirement: You need a Solana-compatible wallet such as Phantom or Solflare. Exchange apps (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken) do not support Solana Pay QR codes and cannot be used for payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What wallets are supported?

Phantom and Solflare, available on iOS, Android, and as browser extensions. Exchange apps like Coinbase or Binance are not supported — they do not implement the Solana Pay transfer request protocol.

Can I pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum?

No. We accept only Solana-based tokens: USDC, EURC, and SOL. Bitcoin and Ethereum transactions are significantly slower and more expensive, and do not support the instant QR-based payment flow we use.

What happens if I cancel my booking?

Our standard cancellation policy applies. If you are eligible for a refund, you receive the original Euro amount via bank transfer — not in cryptocurrency. This protects both sides from exchange rate fluctuations between booking and cancellation.

Is there an exchange rate risk?

USDC and EURC: No. These stablecoins are pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar and Euro respectively. The amount you pay is the amount we receive.

SOL: Yes. SOL has a market price that fluctuates. The SOL amount is calculated at the current exchange rate when you initiate payment.

Do I need KYC to pay with crypto?

No. You need only a Solana wallet. There is no identity verification, no bank account required, and no credit check. Download Phantom or Solflare, fund your wallet with your chosen token, and pay.

Is Solana Pay safe?

Yes. Every incoming payment goes through a two-step validation: first, our system detects the transaction via a real-time webhook. Then, it independently verifies the transaction directly on the Solana blockchain — confirming the correct amount, token, and recipient. Your booking is confirmed only after both checks pass. The entire process is fully automated.

Browse Our Apartments

Every HappyStay apartment in Vienna and Klagenfurt accepts crypto payments. Find the right one for your trip:

Vienna

• Spacious 3-Bedroom Altbau near Hundertwasserhaus
• Quiet Altbau Ground Floor near Hundertwasserhaus
• Bauhaus Loft with Garden — Pitkagasse
• Bauhaus Atelier with Garden — Pitkagasse
• Panoramic View Apartment
• Cozy City Apartment
• Modern Apartment near Therme Wien
• Luxury Apartment in Wieden

Klagenfurt

• Family-Friendly Holiday Apartment
• Top Woerthersee Accommodation
• Pet-Friendly Accommodation
• Romantic Getaway for Couples
• Stylish Apartment in Klagenfurt

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For property managers interested in accepting crypto payments: Why we chose Solana Pay for our vacation rentals → happyhost.at