FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Most of our host families live within 45min to 1hr20 mins commute to the city centre, Hosts who offer their rooms do not usually live in the city centre but surrounding the city in the suburbs of Dublin. However, Dublin offers an excellent transport service, with plenty of buses, trains, and trams.
It is up to the host to ensure that they have adequate home insurance.
For intern bookings, the high school program, and any mature guests, it is important that they have a key and that you show them how to lock up securely.
If you were unhappy with your accommodation on arrival to your host family’s we would find you a an alternative asap. If you require another host family as your circumstances change we would find you a new room at a reduced fee.
Please give your host 1 x weeks notice and the same would apply if they wanted to give you notice if circumstances changed.
We ensure that our host family's are in good family areas, with excellent transport services. We have many host family's in the North of Dublin which is a fantastic area, with lots of wonderful amenities and places to visit and very safe. In the heart of Dublin City like any Cities we ask that you take extra care of your personal belongings, mobile phones etc.
Rent-a-Room Relief may not apply to host family income. It is the host family's responsibility to seek professional advice regarding the taxation of host family income.
You should discuss this with your host family on arrival! General house rules include:
  • Be respectful to everyone in your host family.
  • No guests are allowed in your room without consulting your host first.
  • No smoking inside the host’s home.
  • No alcohol or drug use.
  • If you have any issues, discuss them with your host first—they will try to address them.
  • Keep noise to a minimum after 9 PM.
  • Tidy up after yourself.
  • If you are on a room-only package, discuss with your host when you can use the kitchen and laundry (please buy your own detergent).
  • Use "please" and "thank you"—our hosts appreciate good manners.
As a host, it is your home and your rules. Please explain your house rules to your student upon arrival to ensure everyone understands what is expected.
Your room should have fresh bed linen and be clean and comfortable, you should bring your own towel and toiletries. Your host will show you the general area, where to catch bus, tram, train etc, local shops for bus tickets etc. If you have a package including meals, your host will provide you with good standard of meals.
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