When rooms are available and not in use by Caltech graduate students, the Housing Office offers short-term guest housing accommodations to Caltech-affiliated visitors. Guest housing is usually primarily between November and July. There is only limited space in guest housing during August, September and October.
Required Minimum/Maximum Stay
We require a 14 day minimum stay for all guest housing requests. The maximum length of a stay is one year.
Studio Apartments
Located two blocks north of campus, these furnished apartments offer accommodations for single individuals. Kitchens are furnished with a stove, microwave and refrigerator.
Off-Campus Houses
Located within two blocks of campus, these accommodations offered for single individuals include private furnished rooms in three-bedroom to five-bedroom houses with a shared living room, bathrooms, and kitchen. Kitchens are furnished with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator.
Catalina Graduate Apartments
Located on the west side of the campus, these accommodations offered for single individuals include private furnished rooms in two or four-bedroom apartments with a shared living room, bathroom(s), and kitchen. When available, couples (not to exceed two people) may reserve a one-bedroom apartment. Kitchens are furnished with stove, microwave and refrigerator.
Rate Information
Daily rates are effective for guests staying less than one month. Monthly rates are effective for guests staying one month or longer. Guest rates include utilities and an internet connection. However, television arrangements are the responsibility of the guest. Linens, kitchen utensils and tableware are not included.
Smoking Policy
It is Housing Office policy that smoking of tobacco products in any Institute housing property is prohibited. In Institute residences, this includes all interior common areas, individual rooms and apartments, covered walkways, balconies, outdoor areas where smoke may drift into buildings, and during organized indoor and outdoor events.
Cancellation Fee
All cancellations or date changes must be received in writing no later than 14 days prior to arrival/check-in. Cancellations made within 14 days of scheduled arrival will incur a $50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations or date changes made on day of arrival or after will incur a $100.00 cancellation fee plus a prorated housing charge for any occupancy days.
Reservations
To request a reservation, complete the Guest Housing Application (this form).
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