How it works
Whether you're looking for a room or a new housemate, here's how OpenHospi works.
Why search on OpenHospi?
Verified students
Every user is a real student, verified by their university or hogeschool. No fake profiles.
Completely free
No hidden fees, no premium plans. No one can pay to get ahead. Every student gets the same visibility.
Encrypted chat
Your conversations are end-to-end encrypted. We can't read them, nobody can.
Fair for everyone
Open source and community-driven. No company profiting from it, started by a student, for all students.
How to find a room
Log in with your institution
Use your university account to verify your identity.
Complete your profile
Add your study, hobbies, and preferences so houses get to know you.
Browse rooms
Filter by city, price, availability, and house type.
Respond to rooms
Send a personal message to the house explaining why you'd be a good fit.
Get invited to hospiteren
If the house likes your profile, they'll invite you for a visit.
Move in!
After a successful hospiteren, you're in. Welcome home!