Safe, vetted host families for international students with flexible meal plans and local support.
London Homestays meets the standard for registration with the British Council as a provider of homestay accommodation for adults and under 18s for accredited providers in London.
Live with a welcoming London host family while you study. You'll practise English every day, share home-cooked meals, and settle into city life with people who look out for you.
Open your home to international students and enjoy the cultural exchange it brings. It's flexible hosting, nothing like taking on a lodger, and a chance to earn extra income while helping someone settle into London.
Since 2009, language schools, universities and education agents have trusted us with their students' accommodation. You stay close to your students while we manage the booking and handle the homestay side: matching, quality, safety and resolving any issues.
We interview, vet and visit every host family at home. DBS checks apply to under-18 placements.
We place you with a vetted family chosen for your budget, how you like to live and the best transport links to your school.
Our London-based team looks after you for the whole stay, with an out-of-hours line for emergencies.
Homestays across London from £205/week, with meals and bills included. Availability changes, so book early for more choice.
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“We have been working with London Homestays since 2011. With their support, we have managed to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. We strongly recommend London Homestays to anyone who’s looking for quality, reliability and exceptional customer service.”
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London
“Having worked with them since 2013, I can state that London Homestays have always taken care to match our students with suitable host families. They have a very friendly yet professional approach to their work. Our students have enjoyed staying at their homestays. Overall, students say that their host families are attentive and welcoming.”
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English
“We at Burlington School have worked with London Homestays since 2014, and I professionally know the team since 2009 when I worked for another company in the education and accommodation industry. Having had the opportunity to work with London Homestays since the company started operations in London, all of the enquiries have been dealt with in a dedicated and timely manner, the team members are customer-oriented and always provide an exceptional accommodation experience to our students. I have no hesitation to recommend London Homestays as excellent accommodation providers and business partners.”
Eliane Tomasi, Accommodation & Welfare Officer, Burlington School
“Cooperation with London Homestays is always great! We highly appreciate proactive approach and effort to ensure the best possible services for our groups. We always had a great clean accommodation, friendly family and smart local organisers. Students of our groups were satisfied and they enjoyed staying in London very much. We would like to recommend this agency. The whole team is very kind.”
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours.
“We offer internships in London to European students and looked for a reliable partner to provide accommodation to our candidates. We have been very happy with the services provided by London Homestays, as have our candidates, as they have always received quickly information on families, the possibility to book a room in a short delay and also a good quality of families. I would recommend without any doubt this agency. The team is very professional, efficient and friendly :). We hope to send new trainees soon!”
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas
“Our school from the Czech Republic has had great experiences with London Homestays. The host families were generally welcoming, kind, and accommodating. The service provided by the coordinator Kate O’Connor and other admin staff is second to none.”
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International School
It was an amazing experience, I’ve found a new home where I feel as comfortable as I do in my own home!
Laura, student from France: Homestay booking in Zone 2
“When my children went off to university and got married, my husband and I were empty nesters rattling around. We have an empty bedroom and I quite enjoy keeping it fresh for new students who come to stay with us both short and long term. Invariably, they show us a lot of respect. Coming to London to study or to work as interns is a big adventure for them and I enjoy settling them in and seeing them flourish. Some return or recommend to their friends to come and stay with us. London Homestays are a great organisation to deal with – good at communicating and highly ethical.”
Cathy, Homestay host in Colindale, London
“My first student has just left to return home and I have thoroughly enjoyed hosting her. It has been a lovely experience for me to help her with her English and learn about her Japanese culture.
I was nervous and apprehensive at first but it was so worthwhile and I look forward to continue hosting in the future. It has given me a boost knowing that I can give someone an opportunity that they may not have been able to afford without using London Homestays”
Audrey, Homestay host in Tooting, London
My homestay host Debra transformed my stay into the most amazing experience of my whole life!
Florian, student from Belgium: Homestay booking in Zone 3 “London Homestays has been an excellent accommodation partner for our students. The team is always helpful, responsive and highly professional. They consistently match students with the right hosts based on individual requirements, ensuring a positive and comfortable homestay experience.”
Ellie Fordham, Student Services Manager, Stafford House
My homestay host is a lovely lady, she was very helpful and genuine. London Homestays offer an excellent, fast service and quality accommodation. I would definitely recommend to my friends!
Shelaine, student from Canada: Homestay booking in Zone 2
Daphne was a really nice and welcoming host, I really enjoyed my stay with her and her family. Thank you London Homestays for connecting me with her!
Ben, researcher from USA: Superior homestay booking
My stay with my host family makes my time at UK much more fun and exciting! Life is happening!
Bao, student from China: Homestay booking in Zone 4+
“Really, we are very happy with our room at the residence. James in the residences team has helped us with all aspects of our booking and we would like to say, big thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking
“I felt completely at ease and very comfortable with my host! She was really kind…many thanks!”
Doris, student from Italy: Superior homestay in Zone 2
“Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) has worked with Home from Home many times and they have provided a very professional service.”
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting
“I highly recommend London Homestays! We have been working with them for a while now, and their professionalism and the quality of their homestays have always been exceptional. One of the homestays we collaborated with was so impressive that we even shared it on our YouTube channel to give our students a glimpse of the warm and welcoming environment they can expect. Thank you, London Homestays, for providing such amazing services. We look forward to continuing our partnership!”
Tuba Akca, Owner at Tubik Academy
The London Homestays portal is amazing. You can manage availability, update photos, and see when you’ve been paid — something I’m always chasing the other agencies. Can’t recommend it highly enough!
Sharon, host in Finchley“I have been a host for London Homestays for over 8 years. The team is professional, friendly and always quick to respond. They do a great job matching students with hosts and making the whole process smooth and straightforward. The students I’ve hosted have been respectful and lovely to have in my home. I would happily recommend London Homestays to anyone considering becoming a host.”
Sarah-Jayne, Walthamstow — host since 2018
“London Homestays are very pleasant and put you at ease.”
Pat & Clyde, hosts in Tooting, London“The team — especially James and Ellie — were incredibly responsive, patient and kind. They answered all my questions and checked with hosts about everything from commute times to where I’d store my bicycle. They even sent a Chinese translation of their first email. I felt truly welcomed.”
Ruoxi, student from China
SpainI highly recommend London Homestays. Not only was it a seamless process, it is a trustworthy agency. The family I stayed with was lovely and made me feel comfortable and welcome from the first day.
IndonesiaA great way to find accommodation for anyone new to London. The staff are helpful and easily reachable, quality service.
MalaysiaWith the help of London Homestays, my accommodation was settled just two days after my enquiry. They found me a homestay I could reach easily by public transport, and I really enjoyed my stay with my host and her family.
UKStaying here with London Homestays was such a great decision. Valerie was a lovely host, really helpful in getting me used to London, and set aside space in the kitchen for me to cook. I'd recommend it to anyone moving to London for the first time.
SwitzerlandBest provider in London. Professional, fast, reliable, excellent value for money, and probably the nicest staff in the world. Thank you all for the wonderful experience you made possible.
JapanThe staff at London Homestays are very trustworthy and thoughtful. I contacted them from overseas and they responded very sincerely. If you are looking for a homestay provider in London you can trust, I highly recommend them.
South KoreaWhen I decided to come to London to study the language, my biggest worry was accommodation. London Homestays solved my problems at once and handled everything very well. I highly recommend them.
South KoreaThis was my first time travelling to another country, so I felt a little worried. My homestay was VERY amazing and blew away all my worries. They treated me as a member of their house, not a foreign student.
ChinaAn excellent, professional and efficient service. The staff were conscientious, attentive and quick, responding to all my enquiries with detailed, clear information. Their communication was first-class, you feel very well looked after. Highly recommended!
FranceI had a wonderful stay in London with a family I'll definitely stay in touch with. The service is top-notch and I highly recommend this agency. A big thank you to the team who helped me complete my internship!
UKAs nervous as we were sending our daughter alone overseas, we were just as relieved to deal with such an organised and trustworthy company. Three years on, we could not be more grateful for giving her a home away from home.
ChinaKatie was very kind and quick to help, and found a suitable family for my son to stay with in a very short time.
ItalyThe home I stayed in was top-notch. I enjoyed exquisite meals, friendly people who wouldn't hesitate to help me, and a beautiful area with public transport within walking distance. I would definitely recommend it.
USAThey couldn't have been more helpful and communicated with us every step of the way. Their attention to detail and professionalism gave me so much peace of mind knowing my daughter was in good hands.
JapanWe sent our daughter to the UK alone from Japan. They were very kind and helpful whenever she had any problems. We will definitely use this company again next time. Very trustworthy.
JapanA cheerful and warm couple who were very helpful, giving me travel recommendations and helping me out when I was in trouble. A wonderful family who love to cook and prepare delicious meals every day.
GermanyThe team has been incredibly helpful in finding a homestay for my daughter. They were very quick to respond to every email and amazingly accommodating in finding the perfect location.
USAComing from another country alone, I wanted to feel comfortable and safe but didn't know much about London. The options they sent outlined all the important details and transit lines, and I found a homestay in an amazing area.
FrancePerfect. I had to book a three-month stay quite quickly, and the half-board host family option was ideal. The team handling my case was very fast, efficient, professional and, above all, understanding.
FranceImpeccable service, serious, attentive and very professional. You choose the family that best fits your expectations from a list of several, then you just pay and they take care of the rest.
Czech RepublicOur school has had great experiences with London Homestays. They are one of the only agencies who would accept our very young guests, and the host families were welcoming, kind and accommodating. The service is second to none.
NetherlandsMy son stayed in London for four months, all arranged by London Homestays. When he needed to change accommodation, the office was so helpful, I emailed and got answers straight away. A very kind and helpful organisation, just great!
BelgiumMy experience with London Homestays went really well. Thanks to them I stayed with an amazing family for a month in London, and they even booked taxis for me. The staff are always ready to listen and very accommodating, I highly recommend them.
MoldovaI was very happy to choose London Homestays for my son. The staff always responded very quickly. It is so important to feel confident your child is cared for by professionals, and special thanks to our host mother Vanessa for her warmth and help.
USAI had never really been outside the US, so I had no idea what I was doing, but the team answered every question I had and were so patient. They take great care to make sure every homestay really feels like a home away from home.
ChinaVery nice and helpful staff who were patient with all my enquiries and dealt with everything efficiently. The place was great too, with a lovely landlord and landlady at a reasonable price. It has been a great experience!
