Accommodation
If your route shows Ireland this time, one of the first things you should look for, apart from day trips, is accommodation options. At this stage, as Education State, we offer 2 options, one is a homestay and the other is student residences. Apart from these options, we will explain some alternatives.
Accommodation Options
1- Host Family
Homestay accommodation is the type of accommodation that we recommend the most. Accommodation with an Irish family is provided with a choice of single and double rooms. En-suite rooms and double rooms are subject to a limited quota. Meals are included, breakfast and dinner on weekdays and three meals on weekends are provided by the family. All families are referenced, reliable families that have been visited by our accommodation department in Dublin. By staying with an Irish family, you get to know the Irish culture closely and increase the opportunity to practice English. Your place is guaranteed for the number of weeks you pay, no extension is guaranteed.
Pros of Staying with a Host Family in Ireland
- Getting to know Irish culture
- Warm family atmosphere
- Meals included (breakfast and dinner)
- Sensitivity to food preference
- English practice opportunity
- Reliable and referenced families
- Including electricity, water, internet bills
Cons of Staying with a Host Family in Ireland
- Family rules; Since you live with a family, you will have to keep up with them.
- Cultural differences
- The coldness of the house (normal to Irish, but might be cold to us 🙂)
2- Student Residences in Ireland
In general, all the student residences we work in are single rooms with bathrooms. The living room and kitchen are shared by 4 people. Eating and drinking are not included in the dormitories, everyone cooks their own meals in the common kitchen. Each room has its own key and no one else can enter unless your door is open. There is 24/7 security at the outer door, and there is a password entry system. Some of the dorms we work in are Shanowen Square, Shanowen Hall, Hazelwood, and Griffith Halls of Residence.
Pros of Student Residences in Ireland
- You will have your own private space.
- Since everyone in the dormitory will be a student like you, you can make friends more easily.
- You will have your own private bathroom in your room.
Cons of Student Residences in Ireland
- Eating and drinking are not included
- Laundry is paid
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For any problem, you need to reach security for a solution.
3- Accommodation in a Hotel/Hostel in Ireland
If you want to stay in a hotel or hostel in Ireland, you can check out the options on booking.com. One of the most important things when choosing here is to pay attention to the rating and comments. Since single room options are very costly, a shared room can be looked at. 1-2-4-6-8-10-12-16 and 24-person rooms are available. We recommend sharing with as few people as possible to avoid security problems.
Pros of Accommodation at a Hotel/Hostel in Ireland
- Proximity to the city center
Cons of Hotel/Hostel Accommodation in Ireland
- Security problems
- Shared rooms
- Daily fees are more expensive
4- Shared Rooms in Ireland
It is one of the most economical accommodation options in Ireland. Students consider this option after 4 weeks of staying with a host family. We definitely do not recommend doing it on social media or the internet before you go to Ireland. Fraud people are quite common, you need to be careful. After you get used to Ireland, you can find a shared house with your friends. To find a house/room, you can consult your schoolmates or look for house ads from groups such as "rent in Dublin" on Facebook. We advise you to pay after seeing the house and discussing the terms. House/room rentals in Ireland usually charge rent plus a deposit, which is given at check-out.
Pros of Shared Rooms in Ireland
- Economic
- Opportunity to practice English with friends and learn about their cultures
- You can find a shared room close to the city center
Cons of Shared Rooms in Ireland
- Bill expenses
- There is a lot of scam going on so it can be risky
- You have to share your room with someone, you will not have your own private space.
- Cleaning
- Shared bathroom use
5- Renting a House in Ireland
Rents in Ireland are one of the most costly elements when living costs are taken into account. You can look at websites like daft.ie or rent.ie to look for options. We do not recommend renting a house you have not seen before coming to Ireland.
