Accommodation comparison

A quick comparison of different types of accommodation...

Prices quoted below are for our Manchester school, but give an idea of the general difference in price in all locations. For specific prices see the prices page.

Feature	Homestay	Shared House	Studio Flat	Hotel	Hostel	University Halls	Private Rentals
Price	£120 - £150 per week	£120 - £200 per week	£200 - £400 per week	£100 - £200 per night	£30 per night	£120 per week	£50 - £100 per week
Availability	All year	All year	All year	All year	All year	July and August	All year
Interaction with English speakers	Lots of practice!	None	None	None	Limited	None	Depends
Time restrictions	Usually have to be home before evening.	None	None	None	None	None	None
Food/Cooking	Your breakfast and evening meal are prepared for you.	Self catering	Self catering	Meals available at cost	Meals available at cost	Self catering	Self catering
Normal minimum booking period	2 weeks	4 weeks	12 weeks	1 night	1 night	1 week	6 months
Bathroom	Shared with family	Shared with other students	Totally private	Totally private	Shared with others	Totally private	Depends
Kitchen	Not usually available	Shared with other students	Totally private	None available	None availabile	Shared with other students	Depends