Private Accommodation

Private Accommodation

IMPORTANT

PLEASE BEWARE OF SCAMS as there have been cases of international students being scammed. Be careful if you are asked to pay a deposit, rent or other fees before signing the lease - scammers often create a sense of urgency, claim to live abroad, etc. 

Remember that if you have any doubts, it is better to decline an offer (that sounds too good) than to get scammed. 

Have a look at this practical information which might help you through the searching process. 

Please note

We understand that finding accommodation can be an important and sometimes stressful part of preparing for your stay. However, we kindly recommend that you wait until you have completed your application and received a confirmation from your FSV UK coordinator (at least via email) before booking any private accommodation.

Arranging housing before your acceptance is confirmed may bring unnecessary risks: for example, if your application is not successful or if your study period changes, it could lead to avoidable complications or financial costs.

To make your arrival as smooth as possible, we therefore encourage you to wait for our confirmation before making any binding housing arrangements.

Tips from previous exchange students

Important note: We suggest applying for the CU dormitories, the only guaranteed scam-free accommodation managed by Charles University. If you decide to move out of the dorms during your exchange, you simply have to follow the cancellation policy. 

More than 50 % of exchange students stay in private accommodation. This type of housing is managed by students themselves, and the International Office does not provide any guidance on this. Below, you can find some links to private dormitories, search websites or Facebook groups that some of our previous exchange students used. Nevertheless, successfully renting a flat or a room from another country is rather challenging, and can lead to apartment scams.

PRIVATE DORMITORIES

PRIVATE FLATS IN PRAGUE - search websites, beware of scams!

FACEBOOK GROUPS - beware of scams!

FB groups in English

FB groups in Czech - works well with FB translator or Google Translate.