Accommodation
2024 Placement Fee: $370
2024 VIP: $460
2025 Placement Fee: $420
2025 VIP: $520
*Placement Fee is non-refundable once a booking is made.
*For visa delay, please provide 2 weeks' notice to avoid the provider's cancellation fee.
*For urgent change of homestay, additional fee $120 applies, transport fee is not included.
Airport Pickup/Airport Drop Off
2024 Airport Pick Up: $230
2024 Airport Drop Off: $230
2025 Airport Pick Up: $250
2025 Airport Drop Off: $250
$110 surcharge fee applies for 2024 public holidays
$125 surcharge fee applies for 2025 public holidays
For airport transfer cancellation, please provide 3 days' notice to avoid the provider's cancellation fee.
Payment is required for the booking to be placed.
* Please see Terms and Conditions
- 2025 homestay rates apply if the student check in from 1st January 2025 onwards (re-issue letter of offer with 2025 rates after the original letter of offer expired, applies to visa delay situation without exception)
Living Cost per week
Groceries: $200
Public Transport: $60
Our Accommodation Providers' office is CLOSED during the festive period from 20 Dec 2024 - 04 Jan 2025, please email IH Accommodation Team before 16 Dec 2024, if you have any availability request, or require changes on the student's check in date.
HOMESTAY
Living with a friendly Australian family is the most popular option. On average, homestay families live within 60 minutes by public transport from the school, depending on traffic conditions. Homestay includes 2 meals - breakfast & dinner from Monday to Friday, 3 meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends.
·Minimum length of stay: Subject to length of course
*VIP rooms include the use of a private bathroom (subject to availability)
*VIP rent quote from provider may be higher
Contact us for further information: accommodation@ihsydney.com.au
Weekly Rates
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Year
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2024
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2025
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Standard Single
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$420/VIP $550*
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$490/VIP $615
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Twin Share
(2 Students arriving together) |
$390
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$440
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Extra Night
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$80/ VIP $100*
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$90/ VIP $110
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Special Diet
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$90
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$100
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SHARE HOUSE
Share House - The homeowner will be living in the home with you. No meals are included in this option. On average, the hosts live about 40 to 60 minutes by public transport from the school.
Minimum length of stay: 4 weeks (subject to length of course)
*VIP rooms include the use of a private bathroom (subject to availability) - no meals provided
*VIP rent quote from the provider may be higher
Weekly Rates
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Year
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2024
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2025
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Standard Single
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$360 / VIP $460*
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$400/VIP $510*
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Twin Share
(2 Students arriving together)
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$280
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$310
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Extra Night
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$80/ VIP $100*
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$90/ VIP $110
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RESIDENTIAL
2Stay
*2stay does not accept arrivals during the festive season from 24 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025
Modern & fully-furnished houses and apartments with open-plan living areas equipped with TV and fully-equipped kitchen as well as shared bathrooms. Laundry facilities (coin-operated machines). Wi-Fi and utilities included. Sheets, pillow, and slips included.
Type
Shared Apartments & Houses
Location
Kingsford, Randwick, North Sydney, West Sydney
Weekly Rates
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Year
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2024
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2025
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Studio
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$620
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$730
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Standard Single
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$470
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$555
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Twin
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$330
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$380
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Studio
Extra Night
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$100
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$105
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Standard Single
Extra Night
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$75
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$85
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Twin
Extra Night
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$55
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$60
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Please Note
· Minimum length of stay: 4 week
· Maximum length of stay:12 weeks
· 2024 Linen pack: $110 (blanket and towel)
·For 2025, 2stay will be offering the CozzyStay Comfort Blanket as an optional add-on. While bed linen is included with all CozzyStay bookings, blankets are not.
If your student would like to purchase a blanket, please ensure the CozzyStay Comfort Blanket is added to your booking.
Note this is slightly different than the current option and will cost $120 per person.
Availability is guaranteed with payment at least 6 weeks before check in and flight ticket at least 3 weeks before check in (not including peak months)
· Address will be confirmed 1 week before check in, when the confirmation is sent
· A suburb can be requested as a special request however it is never 100% guaranteed (subject to availability) 2stay will do their best to accommodate the special request.
Please note for check in after 9pm - APU is mandatory as self-check in is not allowed past 9pm at 2stay properties.
. For Visa delay - any last-minute notice under 2 weeks - 2stay may charge a fee which will be determined at time of notice on a case by case basis
. For any modification to an old booking, that was booked before any price increase - 2stay will charge the new prices for the booking. This may also apply for visa delays (for visa delays - it will be assessed on a case by case basis)
Accommodation 4 Students (A4S)
Fully-furnished apartments in a modern residential complex, with a fully-equipped kitchen and shared bathrooms. Laundry facilities (coin-operated machines). Wi-Fi included. Bed linen provided. Utility expenses included.
Type
Shared Apartments & Houses
Location
Sydney City (Pyrmont, Ultimo, Haymarket, CBD) or Suburbs (Artarmon, Rockdale, Kogarah, Lane Cove, Ashfield)
Weekly Rates
*A4S does not accept bookings from
16 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025
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Year
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2024
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2025
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Twin Share
City |
$335
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$390
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Twin Share
Suburb |
$255
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$280
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Extra Night
Twin Share Suburb & City |
$60 city
$50 suburbs
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$65 city
$55 suburbs
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Airport Pick Up
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INCLUDED in every A4S offshore booking - no extra charge applies.
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INCLUDED in every A4S offshore booking - no extra charge applies.
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Please Note
· Minimum length of stay: 4 weeks
· $400 refundable bond to be paid directly with the provider upon arrival at check-in by bank transfer to A4s. (No cash or credit card).
· Availability is only guaranteed if the passport, flight details, WhatsApp number and payment are provided at least 6 weeks before check in (not including peak months)
· Address will be confirmed 1 week before check-in when the confirmation is sent
· A suburb can be requested as a special request however it is never 100% guaranteed (subject to availability) A4S will do their best to accommodate the special request.
Complimentary Airport pick up service is included in every offshore A4S booking. Does not include Airport Drop Off.
PLEASE NOTE: If the booking is cancelled after arrival, no refund will be given. Rent will be charged (for the entire minimum stay period) as well as the placement and airport transfer fees.
For 3 weeks' notice: Full value of Placement fee and a fee of 1 week rent will be charged.
If the booking is cancelled with or within two working days prior to arrival, the full value of placement fee plus two weeks’ rent will be charged.
Urgent cancelation cases will be checked with a4s on a case-by-case basis - above is their general cancelation policy.
UME (Yurong)
Yurong house has been transformed into 30 beautiful one-bedroom studio units. The house is situated in Darlinghurst, just a 5-minute walk to Oxford Street, Sydney CBD or lovely Hyde Park, where you can catch most buses taking you to the popular beaches.
- Free unlimited Wi-Fi
- All bills (water, electricity and gas) included
- Generously sized apartments
- Kitchenette, equipped with fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle in every room
- Fully equipped shared kitchen
- Shared bathroom facilities
- Coin-operated laundry on-site
- Quality common area with flat-screen TV
- Walking distance to Oxford Street, Hyde Park and CBD
Type
Student Residence
Location
Sydney City (Hyde Park, Yurong Street)
Weekly Rates
* Minimum 12 weeks |
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Year
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2024
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2025
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Standard Single
Shared Bathroom
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$495
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$545
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Extra Night
Single |
$75
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$85
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Please Note
· Minimum length of stay: 12 weeks
· UME only holds rooms for 24 - 48 hours once availability is confirmed
NOTE: UME require us to check availability at least 4-6 weeks before arrival
YHA - Sydney Central
Award Winning Hostel housed in a heritage-listed building opposite Central Station in Sydney CBD. Enjoy panoramic city views from the rooftop outdoor area. This hostel offers shared rooms and private rooms. Linen provided free Wi-Fi, lockers and air conditioning, access to the kitchen and cinema room, and access to the rooftop with BBQ and swimming pool.
Type
Hostel
Location
11-23 Rawson Place, Sydney CBD
Weekly Rates
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Period / Year
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April to Sept 2024
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April to Sept 2025
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Co-living Shared
Per Person Extra Night
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$350
$50
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$370
$55
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Double Bed/
Twin Bed Shared Per Room
Extra Night
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$915
$135 |
$965
$145 |
Double Bed/
Twin Bed Ensuite Per Room
Extra Night |
$1110
$160
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$1170
$170
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Period
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Oct to March 2024
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Oct to March 2025
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Co-living Shared
Per Person Extra Night
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$385
$60 |
$430
$65 |
Double Bed/
Twin Bed Shared Per Room
Extra Night
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$1005
$145 |
$1055
$155 |
Double Bed/
Twin Bed Ensuite Per Room
Extra Night
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$1295
$185
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$1360
$195
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Please Note
· Minimum length of stay: 2 weeks
· Maximum length of stay: 4 weeks
· Same gender or mixed gender preference for Co-living shared room must be requested (subject to availability)
· Co-living rooms include 4-10 beds depending on location and availability
· BYO towel
YHA - Sydney Harbour
The award-winning Sydney Harbour YHA boasts spectacular rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Sydney Harbour. The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Wynyard Station, or if travelling by light rail, the Bridge St stop is also a 10-minute walk from the property. The hostel features private and dormitory rooms, a TV lounge with a pool table, and a fully equipped communal kitchen. This hostel has 106 air-conditioned guestrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, black out curtains, and housekeeping is provided once per stay. Rooms include linen.
Type
Hostel
Location
110 Cumberland Street the Rocks, Sydney
Weekly Rates
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Period / Year
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April to Sept 2024
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April to Sept 2025
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Co-living Ensuite
Per Person Extra Night
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$465
$70 |
$490
$75 |
Double Bed/
Twin Bed Ensuite Per Room
Extra Night
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$1355
$195 |
$1425
$205 |
Period / Year
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Oct to March 2024
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Oct to March 2025
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Co-living Ensuite
Per Person Extra Night
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$510
$75 |
$540
$80 |
Double Bed/
Twin Bed Ensuite Per Room
Extra Night
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$1725
$250 |
$1815
$265 |
Please Note
· Minimum length of stay: 2 weeks
· Maximum length of stay: 4 weeks
· Same gender or mixed gender preference for Co-living shared room must be requested (subject to availability)
· Co-living rooms include 4-10 beds depending on location and availability
· BYO towel