HomeStay accommodation is like staying with friends when you travel. Instead of booking in to an anonymous hotel, you enjoy the relaxed informality of sharing a real home.

And HomeStay accommodation isn't just a place to sleep. Whether it's for a weekend or a week, you'll be sharing the lives of your hosts. You'll be getting to know the locals, who can show you the real life of the places you're visiting - those restaurants and views the tourist guidebooks don't know about (or don't tell!)

HomeStay accommodation is the new way to travel. It's about 'deep tourism' - experiencing the real life of the people, having a 'way in' to the local culture. And HomeStay accommodation is often cheaper than hotels, too!

In short, HomeStay accommodation is about making friends with people living real lives in the places you want to visit. It's about making connections, making the world that little bit smaller and friendlier.

If you're interested in trying HomeStay accommodation for your next trip - in your own country or abroad, in the city or in the countryside - you'll find plenty of friends here willing to host you and show you around!

We charge nothing to list you as a host with HomeStay International.

To attract the sort of guests that you will enjoy spending time with, we ask you to complete a profile that describes you, your household and your interests.

You give details about yourself and the accommodation you are offering, and you decide on the price you want to charge your guests.

The more details you give on your profile, the easier it will be for visitors to find you and share your interests. You will of course be able to view the profiles of visitors before you come to any arrangement.

Visitors interested in staying will contact you through the HomeStay website. Together, you agree on the details of their stay.

Your guest then makes a booking through HomeStay, and we charge them a booking fee to cover our service. They pay you the price you set directly when they arrive, or you can ask them for a deposit beforehand.

Your guest arrives and you both enjoy their stay!

We charge nothing to register you as a user of HomeStay International.

We ask you to complete a profile that describes you, what sort of accommodation you are looking for, and your travel plans.

The more details you give on your profile, the easier it is to find a good match with HomeStay hosts. You will of course be able to view the profiles of hosts before you come to any arrangement.

When you find a HomeStay host that matches your needs, you can contact them through the HomeStay website. Together, you agree on the details of your stay.

When you make a booking through HomeStay, we make a small charge that finalises the deal, and you pay the remainder directly to your host when you arrive.

Your arrive at your HomeStay host and you both enjoy your stay!

Why not invite families to stay with you?
The kids will have a great time together ...
 ... freeing you up to spend time with their parents!

Why not invite people of your own age to stay?
Rescue those poor folks stuck on ghastly bus tours!
Enjoy sharing your life and showing them the sights ... at a pace that suits everyone.

Have you moved away from home - to another city or another country?
Why not invite people from back home to stay?
Share your new life, bridge the gap ... and catch up on the latest news from back home!