2013 Launch
Homestay.com open for business
We're big fans of home sharing and dedicated to offering quality rooms at wallet-friendly prices, and to giving hosts an opportunity to rent out their spare rooms on our global marketplace.
Founded in 2013 by travel industry veterans Tom Kennedy (Hostelworld.com co-founder) and Debbie Flynn (Irish Education Partners & A Star Hostels Group), with a vision of taking an offline industry online and making homestays and private room rental a popular accommodation choice.
Homestay.com now offers guests a selection of over 55,000 rooms in over 160 countries.
Homestay.com open for business
In 160+ countries
From 195 nationalities
Average length of stay is 12 nights
Sent between hosts and guests
Average price per night globally
Over 90% are 4 stars or higher
4000+ reviews
Average host earnings
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