Groups Accommodation | HFDI

We work together with many Erasmus and Internship Agencies, Schools & Travel Agents, who bring over groups of students and adults to visit Ireland.

We coordinate the bookings of your host family accommodation for your group.

If you need help with coach travel, programs and language lessons, summer camps, we can advise you.

Whatever your needs, cultural trips, horse riding , sailing experiences, we can help provide them, all you have to do is ask !

Please fill in the group form, giving details of numbers and requirements, and we will get back to you with options and rates.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 00353 87689 2902 info@hostfamilydublinireland.com

Short and long term placements available.

Please fill in our online registration form below so we know exactly what you are looking for.
We offer the option to arrange airport transfers as well.

Once you have filled in your information our admin team will check availability and prepare a quotation for you, this question will be valid for 2 weeks. Currently the demand for host families in Dublin and Ireland has risen 400%, we advise early booking so that we can secure host at the earliest opportunity. Please note, as there is a current shortage of host families in Dublin most of our hosts live 45-80 minutes commute into the city centre, by bus, train or tram and if you are a large group they will be spread over 2-4 areas with a couple of meetings points. Thank you, The Host Family Team

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Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions - Agents and Schools

Most of our families have

Television
WiFi Access
Garda Vetting (Security check)
Easy access to public transort

All boarding types

Self catering, room only - inc. bills
Half board - inc. bills, breakfast and evening meal
B&B - inc. bills and breakfast

Room options

Single Bedroom, room with one single bed
Double Bedroom, room with one double bed
Twin Room, room with two single beds
Multi Room, room with bunk bed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the commute time to the city?

Most of our host families live within 30 to 80 minutes commute to the city centre. Irish families who offer their rooms do not live in the city center and we have only a small number of hosts who live within walking distance, however Dublin offers an excellent transport service with plenty of buses, trains, and trams.

How do I pay my rent?

For individual bookings you pay your rent directly to your host family on the day you arrive and you are satisfied with your accommodation. You can pay weekly or monthly and this can be discussed and agreed with your host.

Do I have to pay a deposit?

Some hosts ask for this, please discuss with your host family.

What do I receive for payment of my Agency Fee?

Due to the housing crisis Students & Interns are experiencing great difficulty in finding rooms for rent. We take away the stress and hard work of finding a room in Dublin, we have over 2500 host familys in Dublin and over 1000 host families throughout Ireland. We match your requirements to the host family's who have availability, to ensure you have a happy, comfortable, affordable stay.

Is our agency fee refundable?

If you were unhappy with your accommodation on arrival to your host family we would find you a an alternative as soon as possible.
If you require another host family as your circumstances change, we would find you a new room at a reduced fee.
If for any reason, we are unable to find a host family, we will refund the fee.

What is provided by my host family?

Your host will provide a clean and comfortable room with fresh bed linen. You should bring your own towel and toiletries.
Your host will show you the general area, where to catch bus, tram, train, local shops for bus tickets etc.
If you have a package including meals, your host will provide you with good standard of meals.

What are the house rules?

You should discuss this with your host family on arrival!
General house rules would be:

Be respectful to everyone in your host family
No guests permitted in your room without consulting your host first
No smoking inside the host's home
No drinking , alcohol or drugs
If you have any issues discuss them with your host first, they will try to address them
After 9pm keep the noise to a minimum
Tidy up after yourself
If you are on a room only package, discuss with your host when you can use the kitchen and laundry (buy your own detergent)
Use please and thank you, our hosts love good manners

If I wish to change host or move into accommodation with friends, how much notice do I have to give?

Please give your host one week's notice and the same would apply if your hosts wanted to give you notice.

Is the area safe?

We ensure that our host families are in good family areas with excellent transport services.
Many of our host families are located in the North of Dublin. This is a fantastic area with lots of great amenities and places to visit which are deemed very safe.
When visiting the heart of Dublin City, just like any city centre, we ask you to take care of your personal belongings, mobile phones etc.

Group Bookings for Schools and Agents