How do I find accommodation abroad?

• Host family stay: Staying with a host family offers a unique opportunity to experience local culture up close and improve your language skills. Websites such as Homestay offer nice rooms with locals, often at a lower cost than an apartment.
• Accommodation through your employer: Sometimes your employer offers (temporary) accommodation, usually shared. This can be a good way to quickly settle into your new city. If your employer does not offer accommodation, they can often give you tips on finding suitable housing and put you in touch with local real estate agents.
• Temporary stay in a hotel or hostel: If you cannot find suitable accommodation, you can stay temporarily in a hotel or hostel. This gives you time to quietly look for a permanent place, and it’s often cheaper than renting an apartment right away, too. You can find hostels via hostelworld
• Use Facebook: Facebook is a handy tool for finding accommodation abroad. Search for groups or pages for the city or country where you will be working, along with search terms such as “house” or “apartment.” Also, you can often find something on Facebook’s “marketplace.”
• Airbnb: Airbnb offers accommodations not only for short stays, but also for longer periods. These accommodations are often already furnished, so you can move right in without worrying about furniture.
• Housing Anywhere: Housing Anywhere is an excellent website to find accommodation abroad, whether you are going to work or study. With a wide selection in more than 400 cities and 50 countries, you are sure to find something suitable. You can choose from different types of accommodation, such as private rooms, shared rooms, studios or even entire apartments.

Hopefully these tips will help with finding accommodation. Of course, you can find different sites for each country. Can’t figure it out? Let us help you!