London Homestays Blog | Student Life, Host Tips & London Guides https://londonhomestays.com/blog/ We are London Homestays, a provider of homestay accommodation in London, UK Thu, 07 May 2026 13:34:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://londonhomestays.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-favicon-32x32.png London Homestays Blog | Student Life, Host Tips & London Guides https://londonhomestays.com/blog/ 32 32 Homestay host or lodger: which one are you actually looking for? https://londonhomestays.com/homestay-host-or-lodger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=homestay-host-or-lodger https://londonhomestays.com/homestay-host-or-lodger/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 13:34:23 +0000 https://londonhomestays.com/homestay-host-or-lodger/ Want the quick answer? This article goes into detail on the difference between hosting and taking in a lodger. If you’d prefer the 30-second decision page, start here. Homestay host vs lodger — quick decision page Every year, people apply to become homestay hosts with the wrong picture in their heads. They have a spare... Read more »

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]]> https://londonhomestays.com/homestay-host-or-lodger/feed/ 0 How much spending money does an international student need in London in 2026? https://londonhomestays.com/how-much-spending-money-international-student-london-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-much-spending-money-international-student-london-2026 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://londonhomestays.com/how-much-spending-money-international-student-london-2026/ How much spending money do you need in London beyond accommodation? Realistic weekly budgets for lunch, transport, phone and social life by meal plan.

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]]> A parent’s guide to London homestays for 16 and 17 year olds https://londonhomestays.com/parents-guide-london-homestay-under-18/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=parents-guide-london-homestay-under-18 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://londonhomestays.com/parents-guide-london-homestay-under-18/ Sending a 16 or 17 year old to London? A plain-English guide to DBS checks, curfews, safeguarding and what homestay hosts are responsible for.

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]]> Why many LSE students overpay for ‘central’ (and what works better) https://londonhomestays.com/best-areas-lse-students-homestay-london/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-areas-lse-students-homestay-london Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://londonhomestays.com/best-areas-lse-students-homestay-london/ LSE students often overpay for Zone 1. Which London areas give the simplest commute to Holborn and Aldwych without the central London price tag?

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]]> Best areas to live for KCL students in homestay https://londonhomestays.com/best-areas-kcl-students-homestay-london/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-areas-kcl-students-homestay-london Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://londonhomestays.com/best-areas-kcl-students-homestay-london/ Which London areas work best for KCL students in homestay? A campus-by-campus guide covering Strand, Waterloo, Guy's and Denmark Hill commutes.

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]]> What it’s really like living with a London host family https://londonhomestays.com/what-its-like-living-london-host-family/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-its-like-living-london-host-family Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://londonhomestays.com/what-its-like-living-london-host-family/ What does living with a London host family actually feel like? Real students share their experiences of first evenings, house rules, dinner and feeling at home.

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]]> Homestay vs residence for short English courses in London https://londonhomestays.com/homestay-vs-residence-short-english-course-london/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=homestay-vs-residence-short-english-course-london Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://londonhomestays.com/homestay-vs-residence-short-english-course-london/ Comparing homestay and student residence for short English courses in London. Which gives better value, easier settling-in and less daily hassle?

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]]> Best meal plan for your London homestay: half board, B&B or self-catering? https://londonhomestays.com/best-meal-plan-london-homestay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-meal-plan-london-homestay Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://londonhomestays.com/best-meal-plan-london-homestay/ Half board, B&B or self-catering? How to choose the right meal plan for your London homestay based on how you actually live, not how you imagine you will.

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]]> How to choose the right London homestay: a practical guide https://londonhomestays.com/how-to-choose-london-homestay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-choose-london-homestay Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://londonhomestays.com/how-to-choose-london-homestay/ Zone, category, meal plan, budget. A practical guide to choosing the right London homestay for your school, routine and spending.

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]]> Student accommodation in London for international students: the honest guide https://londonhomestays.com/student-accommodation-london-honest-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=student-accommodation-london-honest-guide Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://londonhomestays.com/student-accommodation-london-honest-guide/ An honest comparison of halls, house shares, hostels and homestays for international students in London. What each costs, who each suits, and what most guides leave out.

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