2016-02-01

Looking for a travel experience off the usual tourist trail? Book a stay in a local’s home with these Homestay discount codes.

Homestays offers travellers the unique opportunity to stay with a local in his or her very own home. What better way to immerse yourself in local culture and experience the community than with the help of someone who actually lives there? All of Homestay’s listings have a live-in host to offer guidance and assistance during the duration of your stay.

So if you’re looking to turn your travels into unforgettable experiences and strangers into friends, Homestay is the perfect accommodation alternative for you.

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How do I use my Homestay discount code?

How do I use my Homestay discount code?

1. Enter your destination, check-in and check-out dates and number of occupants. Click on the pink search icon.



2. Browse through the list of available hosts. You can filter your search by neighbourhood or price range.

3. Select your preferred host by clicking on the profile. You can view pictures of the property, general location and house rules.



4. If you’re happy with what you see, you may contact your host to check for availability. If your host is available, enter your discount code at the time of booking.

5. To confirm your booking, you will have to pay a 15% non-refundable deposit.

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Homestay Review | Pros and Cons

Pros

Safety. The safety of guests and hosts is Homestay’s top priority. Each host is verified before the listing goes live on the website. Guests will only receive the host’s full name, address and contact details after they have made a confirmed booking. All of your information is encrypted and stored securely within privacy regulations.

Discover. With hosts in more than 150 countries, you can experience a truly authentic and unique travel experience through the eyes of locals.

Video call feature. Video calls allow both guests and hosts to get to know one another in advance of the stay. This feature is free to use and eliminates the need for expensive international phone calls.

Cons

No live chat. There is no live chat service available on the website. If you need help, you should read through the detailed FAQ section or email the site with your enquiry.

How do I make a booking with Homestay?

Enter your travel dates, destination and number of guests to check availability. Browse through the list of available homestays and choose the one you prefer. Once you’ve found your preferred host, click “Contact host” to send them a message and check availability. If the host is available, you will receive an email advising you to proceed and book online.

A 15% non-refundable online deposit is required to confirm your booking.

What forms of payment does Homestay accept?

Visa

MasterCard

American Express

Maestro

Laser

JCB

PayPal

What is the Homestay cancellation policy?

You can cancel a booking up to seven days before the arrival time and date. Please note that the 15% online deposit is non-refundable unless the host cancels the booking. If you have paid any or all of the balance in advance of your arrival, the host family will refund the full amount to you as long as the cancellation is made at least seven days before the arrival time and date.

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