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Become a homestay host in Croydon
Fast trains into central London make Croydon a practical base for students studying in town, at friendlier prices.
What hosts in Croydon typically earn
You set your own weekly rate. These are the ranges guests in Croydon typically expect to see, so you can pitch yours with confidence. You receive your rate in full; our service margin is added on top of it in the price guests see.
| What you offer | Typical weekly rate |
|---|---|
| Room only | £105–£140 |
| Bed & breakfast | £128–£170 |
| Half board (breakfast + evening meal) | £150–£200 |
Indicative ranges for a single room. Private bathrooms, central locations and longer stays command more. Most hosts can earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free under the UK Rent-a-Room scheme. Check your own position or ask HMRC.
How it works
Free to join, no exclusivity
Apply in two minutes. We verify your home, starting with ID and photos, then video or an in-person assessment as you go up our verification tiers.
Adult guests only (18+)
Mostly international students and working professionals staying two weeks to several months. You decide who stays and when.
We handle the money
Guests pay us; you're paid by bank transfer within two days of each guest arriving.
Backed by 17 years of homestay
UK Homestays is part of the London Homestays group, matching guests with host families since 2009.
Being straight with you: we're building our Croydon host community now, and guest demand varies by city and season. We'll tell you honestly where demand stands in your area when we review your application. We'd rather set real expectations than promise bookings we can't deliver.
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