Spare Space is targeting a fragmented market for shoots, workshops, meetings, and small events, with Delhi NCR traction and expansion plans for major metro cities.
Spare Space is betting that India’s growing creator economy needs better access to flexible, affordable, and bookable spaces.
The Delhi NCR-based startup is building a centralized platform for hourly rentals of creative and event spaces, allowing users to search, compare, and book venues for photo shoots, film production, workshops, meetings, and other short-format uses. In a market where bookings are often handled through Instagram messages, phone calls, and manual negotiations, Spare Space is trying to make the process faster and more transparent.
The company has described itself as an “Airbnb for creative spaces,” a label that captures its core idea: underused venues can be turned into bookable inventory for creators, trainers, brands, and small event organisers. Instead of depending on scattered discovery channels, users can find spaces in one place and complete the booking flow with real-time availability and transparent hourly pricing.
For hosts, the model offers a way to monetise unused property. The platform is designed to give space owners control over listings, flexible pricing, advance payments, and automated management tools, while also adding trust features such as ID verification, ratings, reviews, and secure payments.
That positioning is especially relevant in a market like India, where the creator economy has expanded rapidly but the supporting infrastructure has often lagged behind. Whether it is a studio for a brand shoot, a rehearsal room for performers, or a venue for a small workshop, the challenge has usually been finding the right space quickly and at a predictable cost.
Spare Space appears to be gaining early traction in Delhi NCR. Public reporting from February 2026 said the startup was active across the region and projected 140-plus live listings in Delhi by March 2026. The same report said the company plans to deepen its Delhi NCR presence before expanding into Bengaluru and Mumbai.
Its website suggests the platform is still actively evolving. The homepage positions Spare Space as a destination to find and book unique spaces for events, activities, meetings, shoots, and more, while its blog features category-specific content around studios, film locations, and other production-friendly venues. A July 2026 site update also indicates continued activity on the product and content side.
The business model sits at the intersection of proptech, marketplace infrastructure, and the creator economy. If Spare Space can keep supply growing while maintaining a consistent booking experience, it could become a useful layer for cities where demand for flexible space is rising.
For now, the startup’s biggest story is not just that it is booking rooms by the hour, but that it is trying to bring structure to a fragmented market that creators have long navigated without much support. That alone gives it a clear place in India’s new wave of digital marketplaces.
