What we're about

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.

Our story

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 63.000 rooms in over 176 countries.

At a glance

2013 Launch

Homestay.com open for business

37K+ Homestays

In 170+ countries

170K+ GUESTS

From 239 nationalities

1.5M+ nights booked

Average length of stay is 12 nights

5.5M+ Messages

Sent between hosts and guests

$38 per Room

Average price per night globally

15K Guest Reviews

Over 94% are 4 stars or higher

4/5 Trustpilot rating

5,000+ reviews

$1200 per year

Average host earnings

In the news

National Geographic Traveller

The best way to discover the similarities — and differences — in a new destination is on a homestay. And in Tokyo, negotiating Japanese culture can be made easy with the help of a local.

The Independent

Whether you're visiting a capital city or a remote village, staying with a host offers a unique insight into local life.

Mail Online

From a 19th century French châteaux to a 1920s Cuban casa: The historical homestays that transport you to another era.

Who we are

Inspiration from the travel blog

What I enjoyed the most was the personal touch and hospitality of my host. The effort he put into ensuring my comfort, from providing essentials to finding an alternative heating solution, made my stay truly memorable.  Continuar lendo »

What I enjoyed the most was the warm and personal hospitality of the host. She went out of her way to make my stay comfortable, from picking me up late at night to providing complimentary breakfasts and helping with my laundry when it rained. Continuar lendo »

What I enjoyed during my stay was the possibility to meet new people, not only local people who shared with me their stories of life, and told me what it is to live in the UK, but also international students around my age. Continuar lendo »

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