What is your ideal accommodation type?

If you are planning a trip, or want to live abroad, there are a few key points to consider when you decide on where to stay. Here are the steps on how to choose the right accommodation and maximize your budget.

Your Goal: First you must know your goal on your trip. You may say it is something as general as a vacation or a business trip, but it is good to actually specify what you want.

Your Time: Knowing or setting the length of your stay can lead you to adjust your accommodation as well.

Your Budget: Draw up a budget table with possible projections on how high you would want to spend for you accommodation. Think of the services you want to avail and extra transportation costs if necessary.

Know you Options: Now that you have your criteria for your accommodation, you have plenty of options regarding accommodation. Look at your budget, the duration of your stay, and your objectives. 

According to your criteria, choose your best option:

Flatshare: This is for people who want to share their house but not their room, meet new people and new cultures, while saving money. You will have your room but also a full apartment or a house, with common space. You are going to share the accommodation with professional people. This is perfect if you are looking for a long term accommodation.

Student Residence: This is for people who want to have the possibility of meeting a lot of foreigner people and new cultures, practice English and other languages. It is also a good way to save money, by sharing your room and facilities. You can also enjoy living in a young environment. This is your best option if you are looking for a short term and flexible contract.

Homestay: This option is for people who want to improve their English and live in a British family. You will need to be friendly, respectful of the family, their home and their rules. This is the best way to practice English. It’s the perfect choice if you are looking for a familiar and safe environment.