How to find accommodation in Ireland?

Your accommodation in Ireland can be in traditional houses, with colorful doors like these

After you have chosen the school and the course that best suits your needs, it is necessary to define the dates of arrival and accommodation in Ireland.

In case you have not yet made a decision where to study, you can contact our advisors at Boom Studies to receive free orientation and available offers.

If you must apply for a visa to travel to Ireland, we recommend that you check the accommodation offer of the school where you are going to study, at least for the first 4 weeks.

Some of the Latin American countries do not require a visa to travel, if this is the case, you can book your accommodation in Ireland, for the first few days, in a hotel or hostel.

This is the quickest and easiest way, as with only a couple of weeks booked, you can review the fixed accommodation options while in the country.

Where to get accommodation in Ireland for the first few days?

The search and reservation of the hotel or hostel can be done through portals such as Booking.com, hotels.com o hostelworld.com

You can also turn to sites such as Airbnb where renting rooms in shared houses or apartments is very common among students.

Accommodation in Ireland through the educational institutions and with the advice of Booms Studies can also be a convenient and comfortable option if you want to stay close to where you study.

What is the average price of temporary accommodation in Ireland?

The price of a standard room in a budget hotel in Dublin for one person ranges from €110 in summer and €160 in winter.

In a hostel, in a 4-bed dorm, you can find prices from €34 per night in low season and from €75 per night in high season.

The other accommodation option in Ireland is Airbnbs, which offer private rooms from €50 in winter and €65 in summer.

Where to get accommodation in Ireland for the duration of your course?

There are several ways to start your search for your accommodation in Ireland, here we are going to mention some of the most effective ones.

The tenant will most likely ask for a copy of your passport and proof that you have the financial solvency to honor the lease, in addition to an initial deposit.

  1. draft.ieIreland: is the most popular and secure portal for finding accommodation in Ireland.
  2. HousingAnyWhereis the second most popular search engine among students, as you can find both rooms and complete properties.
  3. myhome.iehas a section to search for shared accommodation in Ireland and with specific sectors in each city.
  4. Facebook: in groups such as: 'Rent a flat Dublin', 'Share a Room in Dublin', or Latinos in Dublin you can find options available at the moment of your arrival.

What is the average price of accommodation for the duration of your course?

The following are average prices for accommodation in Dublin, Ireland, rented directly from tenants in the country:

  • Shared room: €600- €700
  • Private room: €700 - €850
  • Studio apartment: €850- €1000.
  • One-bedroom apartment: €1000 - €1300
  • Two-bedroom apartment: €1,300 - 1,500
  • Three-bedroom apartment: €1,500 - €2,000

Finally, we advise you, when negotiating, to ask if the bills (electricity, water and internet are included). If they are not, you will have to add €50 per person to your monthly budget.

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