Accommodation in Dublin
The Language School IH Dublin can arrange accommodation for the adult students in one of the following options:
- Homestay
- Residence/Self-catering apartment
- Hostel
- B&B/Guesthouse
- Hotel
Homestay
Homestay accommodation is available throughout the year. Families may be 'traditional' families with children, young couples with no children, single-parent families, and retired couples whose children have left home. Students can state if they have a preference.
All host families are carefully selected and visited by our Accommodation Office and agree to the following conditions for our students:
- To provide students with single rooms (unless a twin or double room has been requested by 2 people booking together)
- Not to accommodate persons of the same nationality unless specifically requested by the students concerned
- To provide basic laundry facilities and to change bed linen regularly
- To make a daily bath or shower available
- To provide an adequate continental breakfast and substantial dinner at night
- To provide students with a door key so that they can let themselves in and out
- To treat students as family guests and generally behave in a friendly and hospitable manner
Arrival and Departure Days
Homestay accommodation is normally provided from the Saturday or Sunday before the course begins until the Saturday or Sunday after the course ends. Extra nights are usually available on request on payment of a supplement. If it is impossible to arrange transport to Dublin to arrive on and leave on Saturday or Sunday, please contact us to check that alternative arrangements can be made.
Location and Houses
Irish families usually live outside the city centre in houses with gardens in the suburbs of Dublin. The majority of our families live in residential areas on both the north and south sides of the city.
With the exception of those living within walking distance of the school, most students come to school each day on public transport. During the school holidays (July/August), traffic is lighter and students can expect the journey to take approximately 30-40 minutes. Traffic is heavier during term time and the journey can take between 30 and 50 minutes.
Please note that family accommodation is not available in the city centre.
Meals
Accommodation is half board Monday to Friday and full board at weekends. If the student is a vegetarian or needs to follow a special diet, please give details on the application form and we will do our best to find a family that can provide the special requirements.
Laundry and Bed Linen
Bed linen is provided but students should bring their own towels. Laundry can be included with the family wash unless special care is required such as hand washing or dry cleaning, in which case, a student should take care of his or her own laundry.
Smoking
In most homes, smoking is not permitted, or is permitted only in certain areas of the house. A student who specifically requires a smoking or non-smoking house should make their request clear on the application form.
Pets
The majority of Irish families have at least one pet, usually a cat or dog. Often the animal lives outside in the garden. Only those students who are afraid of - or allergic - to animals should request a house without pets as, during the peak season in particular, it can be quite difficult to find a family without animals.
Change of Family
Once a student has been placed with a family, the details are sent to the agent, including family profile, address and phone number, names of children, distance to school/public transport etc. Although we make every effort not to change families once the details have been sent, there are occasions on which changes are unavoidable, particularly in the case of illness within the family or a general change in the family circumstances.
In the case of a student who is unhappy with their family, we will make every effort to change that student to another family.
Residence/Self-catering Apartment
We offer year-round self-catering apartment accommodation in the city centre. Blackhall Place is a superb development of high quality student accommodation located at Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. Just ten minutes walk from Dublin's City Centre and 25 minutes walk from the school, Blackhall Student Apartments offers, comfortable modern living in a vibrant city location.
Residence/Self-catering Apartment
- The apartments contain three single bedrooms (i.e. three students sharing an apartment).
- Each bedroom within an apartment is equipped with a single bed, wash hand basin, a bed-side shelf, one wardrobe, one desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a waste paper bin and blackout blinds. The rooms are fully carpeted.
- Each three bedroom apartment has one main bathroom, including wash hand basin, WC and Shower.
- The combined living and kitchen area in each apartment is provided with an electric oven, electric ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, storage cupboards, electric kettle and toaster. Utensils, cutlery and crockery are included.
- TVs and Stereos are not provided. If required, students can supply their own. Students are responsible for their own TV licences.
Hostels
Accommodation is also available throughout the year in hostels, several of which are located near the school. Both single and shared rooms are available. Hostels are the most economic alternative to homestay or residential accommodation, with prices ranging from €20-€30 per night. Hostels usually provide a light breakfast, which is included in the nightly rate, and occasionally provide evening meals at an extra cost. Self-catering facilities are usually available. In the case where a deposit is required in order to guarantee the reservation, the deposit must be paid in advance by the student either by bank transfer or by providing credit card details.
If you would like to receive a list of hostels located close to the school, please request the brochure online to get in contact with the course adviser.
Hotels/Bed&Breakfast
Hotel and B&B accommodation is available throughout the year. Due to the significant variations in prices, we prefer quoting prices on request in all cases. In the case where a deposit is required in order to guarantee the reservation, the deposit must be paid in advance by the student either by bank transfer or by providing credit card details.
If you would like to receive a list of hotels/B&Bs located close to the school, please request the brochure online to get in contact with the course adviser.
