Host Family Accommodation in Dublin

Host family accommodation in Dublin allows teachers, Erasmus+ participants and international students to experience Irish family life and culture while studying at ISI Dublin.

Host family accommodation is a popular option for participants who would like a welcoming home environment during their stay in Ireland. ISI Dublin places participants with carefully selected host families according to their individual needs, preferences and requirements.

Host family accommodation for teachers

Staying with an ISI host family gives teachers and Erasmus+ participants the opportunity to practise English outside the classroom, experience daily life in Dublin and enjoy the support of a local household during their programme.

Host families provide comfortable accommodation as part of your stay, with single and shared room options available. Shared rooms are normally suitable for participants travelling together.

Why choose an ISI Dublin host family?

ISI Dublin host family support

ISI host families are visited by our accommodation team before hosting students, and each host family is Garda vetted. Participants are placed with families according to their preferences, dietary needs and availability.

The ISI Dublin accommodation team provides support throughout your stay and can help with questions or concerns. When required, accommodation staff are available to meet participants directly on-site.

Host family accommodation is a preferred option for many ISI Dublin participants. It is especially useful for those joining an intensive English course, teachers who want to improve their English quickly, and Erasmus+ participants who would like a second home during their time in Dublin.

Erasmus accommodation Dublin with meals included

Most participants choose the half-board option, which includes breakfast and an evening meal from Monday to Friday, plus breakfast, a small lunch and an evening meal on Saturday and Sunday.

Full-board options are also available and include breakfast, packed lunch and dinner each day.

Where are ISI host families based?

The majority of ISI Dublin participants stay with host families located in Dublin city suburbs. Participants can expect to commute between 45 and 75 minutes by public transport to the city centre.

Both ISI Dublin centres are centrally located and are no more than a five-minute walk from nearby bus stops and train stations.

Homestay accommodation Dublin options

See below for the main rooming and meal options available with our hand-picked host families:

  • Half-board, single room
  • Half-board, shared room, for participants travelling together
  • Full-board, single room
  • Full-board, shared room, for participants travelling together

Half-board meals: breakfast and dinner each day, with a light or packed lunch included on Saturday and Sunday.

Full-board meals: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner included each day.

Our host families can cater for many special requirements, provided the ISI Dublin team is informed in advance during the booking process.

Accommodation for teacher programmes in Dublin

Host family accommodation can be combined with our Erasmus courses for teachers in Dublin, including Daļēji intensīvā vispārējā angļu valoda, Intensīvā vispārējā angļu valoda, CLIL metodoloģija un Teacher Group Programmes.

You can also review our teacher training fees in Dublin for current accommodation prices and related booking fees.

Other accommodation options in Dublin

If host family accommodation is not the best option for your stay, ISI Dublin can also help you compare other accommodation options for teachers and Erasmus+ participants in Dublin.