London Homestays Reviews 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderful experience with…

I had a wonderful experience with London Homestays. Steve and Ellie were incredibly kind, attentive and helpful throughout. Their communication and attention to detail were exceptional, and I would happily recommend them. Thank you so much! 😊

August 27, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you Francisca! Good luck with the diploma, and do come back to us if you need somewhere later in the year :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Very informative and willing to work within tight time restraints. This made it very easy to trust them and explore my options to the fullest even with my time crunch.

August 5, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you Jada! Working to a tight deadline is stressful enough, so we're glad we could move quickly. All the best :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive experience!

I had a very positive experience with London Homestays. Although I eventually decided not to go ahead with my booking due to a change in my travel plans, the team was always kind, professional, and incredibly helpful throughout the process.

They answered all of my questions promptly, provided honest advice, and made me feel supported while I was looking for accommodation in London. Their communication was clear, friendly, and reliable from start to finish.

I would definitely recommend London Homestays to anyone looking for trustworthy assistance in finding accommodation in London. Thank you for all your help!

July 30, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you Simona! It's genuinely nice to hear that our advice was helpful. If your plans change, you know where we are :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I got in touch with London Homestay…

I got in touch with London Homestay regarding accommodation in the UK for my work placement, and James, the director, responded my inquiry with a very clear answer. He also responded my emails very promptly which took away the uncertainty of moving overseas. Thank you, James for your help so far!

August 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Over ten years of placing students

Over ten years of placing students with London Homestays. They make everything easy, with detailed homestay profiles showing transport routes to our school. They get the right student into the right home, and they respond quickly when something needs fixing. Happy to recommend them.

July 15, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you Ewa! 15 years of working with Speak Up London and it's always been a pleasure. Really glad the profiles and transport detail make things easier at your end. Here's to the next 15 :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Being unfamiliar to London

Being unfamiliar to London, the insights given by Accommodation Director Mr. James McCall was truly priceless! He provided a very matter of fact idea about the what and how on getting around, finding the right stay, budget, expectations, as well as the pros and cons of various stay options along with neighbourhoods. I have to stay at two different locations and my expectation was to find an accommodation within walkable distance. His detailed email gave a very clear picture for my planning! Best thing was him taking time to explain every point from my individual scenario, and took time to convey every relevant point meticulously! So grateful to Mr. James and to London Home Stays!

July 3, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you Rachana, this is so nice to hear. James will appreciate this, as he always tries to help all students, whether they book with us or not. Wish you all the best with your travels!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely professional and genuinely caring team

I had the pleasure of booking my homestay in London through London Homestays as a 17-year-old student coming from China. From the very first enquiry to the final confirmation, the team – especially James and Ellie – have been incredibly responsive, patient, and kind.

They answered all my questions (and there were many!), explained everything clearly, and never made me feel rushed. When I had concerns about commute times, budget, or even small things like storing my bicycle, they took the time to check with hosts and get back to me properly. They also provided a Chinese translation of their initial email, which was a small but very thoughtful gesture that made me feel truly welcomed.

I haven't moved in yet, but the booking process itself has already been a very positive experience. I would highly recommend London Homestays to any international student looking for a safe and reliable homestay arrangement in London.

Thank you James, Ellie, and my new homestay.

June 12, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you, we hope you have an amazing time in London! If you need any help, just let us know :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great experience hosting with London Homestays

I have been a host for London Homestays for over 8 years and during this time I have welcomed many students. Working with London Homestays has been a really positive experience for me.
The team is professional, friendly and always quick to respond if I have any questions. They do a great job matching students with hosts and making the whole process smooth and straightforward.
The students I’ve hosted have been respectful and lovely to have in my home, and it’s been a genuinely rewarding experience getting to meet people from different countries and helping them feel welcome in London. I would happily recommend London Homestays to students visiting from abroad and to anyone who is considering becoming a host.

May 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Probably the quickest and most comfortable-to-communicate-with accommodation agency I've contacted. Expect a fast, efficient, comprehensive and personalised service.

May 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and well organised agency

We have been hosting students now for a number of years with London Homestays. The agency is run in a professional and well organised way and the communication between us and the agency is of high standard.
I can highly recommend London Homestays.

April 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class agency and nice experienced…

First class agency and nice experienced people.
Over the years we only had nice interesting students
who enjoyed their stay in London to the fullest,
Very good agency and well managed.I have been with this agency over 30 years and having been a business woman myself for 45 yrs,am very impressed with the way they run things,Ann Hammond

March 31, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you so much Ann! Here's to many more lovely students in the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Great communication easily accessible very professional. I always get updates and kept in the loop at all times if any changes with bookings.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you Beverley, for your kind words and for everything you do for our students!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing company and staff are so…

Amazing company and staff are so friendly and helpful, been with them for many years and never had a problem

March 31, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you so much! We really appreciate the hospitality you give all our students :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at London Homestays are friendly & professional

The team at London Homestays are a pleasure to deal with. They are friendly & professional, always keeping us updated and informed. Ellie especially has been a delight to work with showing empathy and understanding. I very much look forward to continuing to work with them!

March 24, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you, Margaret! Ellie will be thrilled to read this. We're lucky to have such lovely hosts, and it's great to know you feel well looked after. Here's to many more bookings together!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

London Homestays - supportive and approachable

London Homestays are a very good company to deal with. They are fair and will always support hosts with any issues that they may have. They are also easily contactable, via phone, email or WhatsApp!

March 23, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you for the kind words, Patricia! We're glad you've always found us easy to reach, we know how important that is. It's a pleasure having you as one of our hosts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

a great experience with the portal at London Homestays

i was really impressed with the london homestays portal. i had never seen anything like this before and it really helped me become more organised.
You can book out unavailable dates ie where you have booked a room with another agency and put in your own holiday dates.
It also shows when you've been paid which is something i'm always chasing the other agencies i use for.
It not only makes the process more streamlined for London Homestays but also helps me become more organised. Can't recommend it highly enough!

March 17, 2026
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Reply from London Homestays

Thank you so much Sharon!

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