HOMESTAY KOREA PRO SINCE 1998

Find your
Korean family.

Hundreds of Korean families. We narrow the field, then your manager chooses three.

The filter narrows the field. Your manager makes the call.

Apply Homestay PRO How it works
Average reply: 36 hours Free consultation Available in 4 languages
* We narrow the host families first. Then your manager reads your application and chooses the three best fits.

Homestay Korea PRO is
not a booking platform.

It may look similar at first. But we're not here to list rooms. We're here to introduce families.

Typical platforms Homestay Korea PRO
Algorithm-only recommendations → A smart filter, then a human decision
You rent a room → You meet a family
Hosts who vanish after check-in → A family who welcomes you at the table
Hundreds of listings — you choose → Three picks, with the manager's reasons
Instant booking → Start with an application — no rush

Seven days.
One manager.

Send your application. Within a week, you'll meet your family. Until then, one manager stays with your case and contacts each host personally.

01
DAY 0

Fill out your application

YOU WRITE TO US

Tell us what brings you to Korea, how long you'll stay, where you'd like to be, and how you like to live. You can apply in English, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese.

WHO · You TIME · ~5 min
02
DAY 1–2

We find your match

FILTERED FIRST, THEN READ BY A PERSON

We filter by region, language, duration, interests, and family makeup. Your manager then picks the three families who'll suit you best.

WHO · Your manager TIME · ~36 hours
03
DAY 3–5

We talk to each host

MANAGER PICKS THE FINAL THREE

Your manager calls each host to check availability, house rules, and expectations. Then they finalize the three families that fit best.

WHO · Manager → You TIME · ~3 days
04
DAY 6–7

You meet your family

MATCH CONFIRMED

A short video call with your chosen family confirms it. On arrival day, a handwritten welcome card and dinner are waiting.

WHO · You + Host TIME · 1–2 days

Our managers don't pick
the closest match.
They pick the right family.

Our managers visit the homes. They know which mother makes the best kimchi, which family has a quiet kitchen at 7 a.m., which household will challenge a shy student to speak Korean at dinner. With 13 years of experience on average, they read your application and remember exactly the right family.

Bora
보라
SpecialtyLong stays · Family trips
Homes visited70 families

"I look for tables where the conversation lasts past dessert."

Hyunju
현주
SpecialtyK-culture · Korean cooking
Homes visited96 families

"I match by what's cooking on Sunday afternoons."

Yeji
예지
SpecialtyStudents · Language study
Homes visited48 families

"I look for tables where Korean keeps flowing."

Managers aren't assigned at random. We look at your language, stay length, interests, and preferred neighborhood, then pass your application to the manager who knows that match best.

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The reason behind each match.

Three real matches, and why each host came to mind.

GUEST
Julia, 28
Berlin, Germany
Stay · 3 weeks
"Learn Korean cooking, quiet mornings"
→
MATCH
HOST FAMILY
The Kim Family
Bukchon, Seoul · Hosting since 2003
"Kimchi every week. Mornings start with rice porridge."
MANAGER'S NOTE · Hyunju

"Yeongsuk takes cooking very seriously. The moment Julia mentioned wanting to learn Korean food, she came straight to mind. Bukchon makes quiet morning walks effortless."

GUEST
Miguel, 34
Barcelona, Spain
Stay · 2 months
"Focus on learning Korean, make local friends"
→
MATCH
HOST FAMILY
The Park Family
Seongbuk, Seoul · Hosting since 2015
"Our daughter studied in Spain. Two college-age kids still live at home."
MANAGER'S NOTE · Bora

"The Park family came to mind immediately. Their daughter spent a year in Spain, and Miguel's long stay gives him time to really practice Korean. Because the family speaks Spanish too, he'll settle in faster."

GUEST
Sakura, 22
Osaka, Japan
Stay · 6 months
"Korean language study, all-women household"
→
MATCH
HOST FAMILY
The Jung Family
Yeonnam, Seoul · Hosting since 2009
"She speaks Japanese, and her daughter is close to Sakura's age."
MANAGER'S NOTE · Yeji

"Mikyung speaks Japanese, and her daughter is close to Sakura's age. Yeonnam is right by the language schools — perfect for a long study stay."

What's included,
and what you can add.

Matching is just the start. We prepare what you'll need throughout your stay.

Included in every stay

EVERY STAY
All included
  • Private or shared bedroom
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shared living room and kitchen
  • Daily breakfast
  • Direct line to your manager
  • 24/7 bilingual support

Optional add-ons

ADD-ONS
Request when applying
  • Evening meals
  • Airport pickup & drop-off
  • Korean lessons at home
  • Introductions to Korean language schools
  • Language exchange (English ↔ Korean)

Decades of trust

1998
FOUNDED
21,400+
GUESTS HOSTED
96%
WOULD RETURN
42d
AVG LENGTH OF STAY
AS SEEN IN
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Frequently asked questions.

Yes — Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese all work. Write in whichever feels comfortable. Your manager replies in the same language.

If it doesn't feel right, tell us within 48 hours of arrival and we'll re-match for free. We've arranged thousands of stays, but every household is human — honest feedback matters.

Minimum 5 days, no maximum. Average is 6 weeks; some guests stay over a year.

It depends on city, room type, and duration. Your manager reviews your application and sends an exact quote. No hidden fees.

50% when the host is confirmed, 50% one week before check-in. Matching itself is free.

Dear traveler,

Your turn.
Send us your application.

Five minutes to start. Your name, how long you'll stay, and what you'd love to do. We handle the rest.

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— The Homestay Korea team