What we ask of our host families?

  • Your home should be tidy, well-maintained, and clean. (Think about the standard you would expect if you were arriving at a B&B. The biggest complaints from guests and agencies are unclean and untidy homes.)
  • Your home should have Wi-Fi, and you should offer a warm welcome to your guest. Upon arrival, please show them bus stops, meeting points, etc.
  • For room-only bookings, please allow reasonable access to the kitchen and washing machine, or inform us in advance if you do not allow use.
  • If we place students under the age of 18, we will first conduct a home visit and then complete the Garda vetting process.
  • Please email photos of your room and communal areas to admin@hfdi.ie as soon as possible.