Accommodation in Malaga
EF Homestay
Living in a private home offers a warm and secure way to immerse yourself in the daily life of your new country. Many of our families have looked after EF students for many years and are familiar with the challenges of living in a foreign country. Many of the customs you observe will be very different from those you are used to at home. The family routine and the food you eat may be different from at home.
Homestay is the right option for you:
- If you are interested in a welcoming and supportive native speaking living environment.
- If you would like to experience local culture 24 hours a day.
- If you are interested in establishing lifetime contacts with your host family.
Our homestay program boasts a strong network of local families – all accommodation is carefully inspected by the accommodation officer and our host families are chosen for their kind welcome and supportive attitude. In Malaga you can choose to live in a Home stay Spanish style in a twin or single room. You will have your meals (breakfast and dinner) together with the family at their set meal times. Note: Lunch and dinner times are very late in Spain compared with the rest of Europe. Lunch is generally after 14.00 and dinner after 21.00. For lunch you can buy a snack/sandwich on your own. Average travel time to school from your host family is approximately 20 minutes and the maximum is 40 minutes.
Are you looking for a more independent and flexible living option? As an alternative to staying with a host family, EF offers the option of residence accommodation, located in the same building as the school. Residence accommodation is generally in 3-student or 4- student rooms. A limited number of singles are also available on request (subject to a supplement). All rooms have TV and en suite bathroom; laundry facilities are located on ground floor. Your accommodation includes bed and breakfast only (no other meals). There will be an EF Resident Advisor living at the Residence to whom you can turn if you have any problems during your stay. Generally, you will share a multiple with EF students of other nationalities.
A residence is the right option for you:
- If you want to be within easy traveling distance to the EF school and city center.
- If you want the ultimate flexibility in how you live – often with self-catering facilities.
- If you want to the experience of living in the heart of your host city while maintaining high independence.
