Homestay in San Francisco
Live with a verified American host family while you study in San Francisco. Private room, meal plans, and a hand-selected match — every home visited by USH in person.
Studying in San Francisco
The Homestay experience is one of the best the United States has to offer international students who want to better their lives by furthering their education. Homestays are ideal for students who are looking for temporary or long-term housing with an American family.
Homestay programs are ideal for international students who are planning to study in the U.S. Universal Student Housing (USH) offers affordable homestay services for students who are looking for temporary or long-term housing in and around San Francisco Area.
San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and the city is renowned for its cool summers, fog, steep rolling hills and landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and its Chinatown district. It is also a primary banking and finance center.
San Francisco, California is home to a large number of colleges and universities. Students from all over the world come to San Francisco to pursue their career at top universities.
Institutions near San Francisco
USH places students with host families near the schools, colleges, and universities listed below. Click any school for housing information specific to that campus.
Places to visit in San Francisco
Some local spots students love to explore on weekends and between classes.
Golden Gate Bridge
It is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco, California, and the United States. It has been declared one of the Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Golden Gate Park
Located in San Francisco, California, Golden Gate Park is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds. With 13 million visitors annually, it is the fifth most-visited city park in the United States.
Chinatown
The Chinatown is a major tourist attraction. Officially, Chinatown is located in downtown San Francisco and covers 24 square blocks.
Fisherman's Wharf
A popular tourist attraction in San Francisco, California. According to San Francisco Travel Association, more than 75 percent of San Francisco's visitors include Fisherman's Wharf on their itinerary.
Haight-Ashbury
Haight-Ashbury is a district of San Francisco, California, named for the intersection of Haight and Ashbury streets.
Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio of San Francisco is a park and former military base on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The park is characterized by many wooded areas, hills, and scenic vistas overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Ferry Building
The San Francisco Ferry Building is a terminal for ferries that travel across the San Francisco Bay, a marketplace, and also has offices, located on The Embarcadero in San Francisco. On top of the building is a 245-foot tall clock tower, with four clock dials each 22 feet in diameter.
Coit Tower
The tower, which stands atop Telegraph Hill in San Francisco's Pioneer Park, offers fantastic views of San Francisco including the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Alcatraz and the Financial District.
Benefits of a USH Homestay
A homestay in San Francisco gives you more than a room — it gives you a soft landing, a place to practice English, and an American family looking out for you.
Save Money
One of the most affordable types of housing available to international students.
Learn English
Practice every day with an English-speaking host family and experience American culture first-hand.
Have Privacy
Your own room, comfortable bed, study desk, and closet space for all your belongings.
Be Comfortable
Hand-selected, in-person verified hosts who provide a caring, welcoming home during your stay.
Ready to find your San Francisco homestay?
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