2024 Accommodation
San Francisco & Berkley, USA

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Homestay
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students
the opportunity to learn more about American culture andthe California lifestyle in a comfortable setting.

welcoming & friendly
atmosphere

single and twin
room options

good & reliabletransport links

Key Information
Carefully selected by our Student Services
Coordinator and visited on a regular basis
Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms if twostudents book for the same time period) with
bed and breakfast or half-board
Bed linen and towels providedLaundry facilities available in the home or at
local laundries for about US $5
Commute times from homestays range
between 45 - 60 minutes
US $150 placement fee for allaccommodation

For more information please contact LSI Berkeley E: ber@lsi.edu T: +1 510 841 4695

Executive Homestay Option (Private Bathroom)
Executive Homestays offer a private bathroom (en-suite or sole use). Limited availability; please contact
if interested.

Homestay Prices
Homestay Weekly Rates Extra Night Rates(per person per week)(per person per night)**Single room, B&B

US $320

US $80Single room, Half Board

US $395

US $95

Twin room*, B&B

US $275

US $70Twin room*, Half Board

US $345

US $85

Supplemental Rates (per person per week)
Summer Supplement (Jun 16 – Aug 25)

US $40Special Diets B&B / HB

US $ 25 / 50

Christmas Supplement (Dec 23 - Jan 3, 2025) US $60
Executive Supplement

US $90Key
B&B = Bed and Breakfast (Breakfast only)
HB = Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)
Please note: Contact LSI San Francisco for more information. Accommodation prices are subject to change depending on demand.
*For students booking together with the same arrival and departure dates.
**Extra nights are subject to availability. Please check with the school before booking flights. No extra nights during the Summertime.

For more information please contact LSI Berkeley E: ber@lsi.edu T: +1 510 841 4695

ResidenceThis option is more suitable for an independent student who islooking for a clean and basic accommodation at an affordable
price. All students must be 18 or older, unless otherwise noted.
Downtown Berkeley YMCA Residence (limited availability)

Location
Located just steps from shops, restaurants,theatres, BART and the University of California,Berkeley. 1 minute walk to LSI San Francisco/Berkeley. 30 minutes by train to San Francisco. 45
minutes by train to Oakland International Airport.
Minimum age
18Rooms
Single rooms
Private Bathroom
No, shared bathrooms
Meals
Self-catering

Facilities
Free Wi-Fi, community kitchen, fitness facilities (3swimming pools, cardio, exercise equipment, andfitness classes), jacuzzi, hot tub, sauna, lounge/TVarea, laundry facilities.
OtherDaily housekeeping, towels, and linens provided and24-hour security/ concierge.
Availability
Year round
Cancellation policy
Cancellation free of charge until 30 days before
arrival or the deposit of $250 won’t be refunded.

Please note that the YMCA Downtown Berkeley operates similarly to a hostel. Along with students, theresidence also hosts other travellers and local residents. Students will be sharing the common areas (livingspaces, lounges, kitchens, bathrooms, facilities) with these other residents.

2024 Prices (per person per week)
Single room

US $365

Extra nights

US $80

US $200 non-refundable placement fee charged

For more information please contact LSI Berkeley E: ber@lsi.edu T: +1 510 841 4695

Rental Properties and Sharehouses(independent accommodation)

Location
VariousPrices
Vary and normally require a bond deposit of 1
month‘s rent.

Facilities
Facilities in shared houses and rental properties often
include kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities.
Shared house bedrooms often include a bed, study
desk, and cupboard, while rental properties aregenerally unfurnished.

OtherLSI Berkeley takes no responsibility for any rental or
share house agreement into which a student may enter.
Advertisements for rental properties and share houserooms may be found on 4stay.com or Airbnb.com

For more information please contact LSI Berkeley E: ber@lsi.edu T: +1 510 841 4695