Host Accommodation
Book homestay accommodation for your stay abroad
Book Host Accommodation Abroad
Whether you’re planning a gap year adventure, travel for study purposes, an internship – or you just want a chance to experience living with a local host, homestay accommodation is a great alternative to hostels and hotels.
Homestay in France and Spain
We work with networks of trusted hosts in France and Spain. Contact us to request a price for your homestay accommodation in cities such as:
France: Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Montpellier, Nice, Paris, Rouen
Spain: Alicante, Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Malaga, Seville, Valencia
Can’t see your destination here? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Packages – what’s included
Homestay packages include:
- A single bedroom
- Use of a shared bathroom
- Meals (if requested)
Hosts may offer the use of shared spaces such as the sitting room or balcony.
Options include:
- Transfers from airport / railway station / point of arrival in the city
- Catering for special dietary requirements such as vegan, gluten free, or dairy free
Homestay packages are available from as little as one week up to a whole year.
Prices
Homestay packages start at £400 for a single week on a half-board basis. Contact us to request a bespoke price for your homestay abroad.
Host FAQs
Each host is different. Some are mothers whose older children have left home. Some hosts have children living at home. We are not able to guarantee the structure of the family that you would be allocated, however, we are able to take preferences when you book. We will do our best to fulfil your requirements. That said, our students are often surprised by how welcoming our hosts are and sometimes, the preconception of what you would look for in a host is very different to what students would say when they return from their travels.
Our hosts are arranged via an agent who has a local coordinator in each city in which we have hosts. Each host and all adults in the household, have the local equivalent of a DBS (police clearance) and are visited to ensure that the room and accommodation in general are welcoming and appropriate.
Flights are to be arranged independently but we are able to organise transfers from the airport, whether it be a private taxi or host collection. More information about transfers can be found here: Arrival and Departure Transfers
It would be expected that you arrive during sociable hours ideally (08:00 – 20:00).
Most are happy to provide flexible catering which could include, breakfast only, half board or full board. Self catering is available with some hosts or you may opt for no food provided and make use of local cafes and restaurants. Special dietary requirements can be catered for but may cost a supplement.
Extras
Each trip is tailor-made so you can travel on any day you like and return on any day you like – many students consider the cheaper days on which to travel and may go midweek to midweek.
Please note if you are also doing a language course, there is less flexibility on arrival and departure days.
If you would like to share a room with a friend, we are able to accommodate that. Please let us know at the time of booking so we can add it to your booking.
