About Homestay
Everything you need to know about living with a Korean family
A Seat at a Korean Family's Table
Experience everyday life in Korea by staying with a welcoming local host family. Our homestay program offers both short-term and long-term stays, allowing guests to connect with Korean culture in an authentic home environment.
Guests share meals, daily routines, and meaningful conversations with their host family. Whether you stay for a week or a year, you become part of the household — not a visitor, but a member of the family.
Since 1998, we've connected over 21,400 guests with 1,800+ verified host families across Korea. Our matching engine shortlists the best fits, then a dedicated manager personally selects three families for you.
How Matching Works
Send a letter and meet your family within a week. No matching fee — you only pay when you confirm your host.
Tell Us About You
Fill out a short form with your preferences — dates, interests, and what you'd like to experience. It takes about 5 minutes.
Engine + Manager Match
Our matching engine scores hundreds of families, then your dedicated manager reviews the shortlist alongside your letter to pick the best three.
Meet on Video
Have a brief video call with each recommended family. Your manager explains why each family was chosen.
Confirm & Pay
Choose your family, pay 50% deposit, and receive detailed host information and arrival guidelines.
Arrival Day
Airport pickup available. Your host family will have a room ready, a meal prepared, and a warm welcome waiting.
24/7 Support
Your manager stays with you throughout your stay. 4-language support available around the clock.
What's Included
Everything you need for a comfortable stay, plus options you can add.
Included in Every Stay
- A shared or private room (pre-agreed with host)
- A shared or private bathroom
- Shared living room and kitchen with host family
- Breakfast every morning
- Linens, towels, and high-speed WiFi
- Dedicated manager support (KR, EN, JP, CN)
Optional Add-ons
- Dinner with host family
- Airport pick-up and drop-off service
- Korean lessons at home with your host
- Korean language school enrollment
- English tutoring exchange with host family
House Manners
This isn't a hotel — it's a family home. A few small courtesies go a long way.
Shoes Off at the Door
Remove shoes at the entrance. Indoor slippers are usually provided.
Eat Together
Shared meals are the heart of the homestay experience. Join when you can.
Quiet After 10pm
Respect the household rhythm. Most families wake early.
Communicate Early
Let us know about allergies, dietary needs, or any concerns in advance.
Curiosity Welcomed
"What's this?" is the best question you can ask. Hosts love sharing their culture.
Korean Is Optional
Helpful but not required. All hosts are trained in patient, cross-cultural communication.
Your Family Is Already Waiting
It takes 5 minutes. Tell us who you are, and we'll introduce three families within a week. Free matching — no credit card required.