{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "url": "https://austrianstays.com/faq.json",
  "about": { "@type": "VacationRentalAgency", "name": "Austrian Stays", "url": "https://austrianstays.com" },
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How do I book an apartment in Linz?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can book directly through austrianstays.com for the best rates, or find us on Airbnb and Booking.com via our booking hub at /Linz. Direct bookings save platform fees and give you direct contact with your hosts, Derek & Katharina." }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is the cancellation policy?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We offer flexible cancellation. Cancel up to 48 hours before check-in for a full refund. For direct bookings we can often accommodate special circumstances — just reach out." }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Is parking available?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Our apartments are on pedestrian streets in Linz Old Town. Several parking garages are within a 3-minute walk, including Parkhaus Altstadt, Passage Linz and Promenadengalerien. Daily rates are approximately €15–20." }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the check-in and check-out times?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM (Central European Time). Smart locks allow 24/7 self check-in, so you can arrive whenever suits your travel schedule." }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Do I have to pay a city tax in Linz?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Linz charges an Ortstaxe (city tax) of €2.40 per adult per night. Children under 15 stay free. You pay it and complete the legally required guest registration through our online check-in before arrival." }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Is a security deposit required?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "For direct bookings we place a €200 pre-authorisation hold on your card around arrival. No money is taken; the hold is released automatically 24 hours after check-out unless there is damage." }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Are the apartments suitable for families with children?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. The Stylish Old Town Apartment with Infrared Sauna sleeps up to 8 guests, which makes it ideal for families. Baby equipment can be provided on request." }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Do you offer long-term or corporate stays?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Furnished monthly stays of 2–12 months start at €1,500/month for the studio and €2,000/month for the sauna apartment, with all utilities, Wi-Fi and company invoicing included. See /corporate-housing." }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What amenities are included?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "High-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TV, fully equipped kitchen, coffee machine, washing machine, hair dryer, iron and fitness equipment. Fresh linens and towels are provided; the larger apartment also has a private infrared sauna." }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How far are the apartments from Linz train station?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Linz Hauptbahnhof is about a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute tram ride from both apartments. Tram stops are within a 2-minute walk, and Hauptplatz is 2 minutes away." }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Which languages is the site available in?",
      "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "English plus German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese and Czech, served under language path prefixes such as /de/ and /fr/." }
    }
  ]
}