International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

Students migrating to new cities for higher education frequently face challenges in finding safe, affordable, and reliable accommodation near their institutions. Traditional methods such as broker-based searching, physical visits, and personal references are inefficient, time-consuming, and often lack transparency. Additionally, students struggle with unverified information and limited awareness of nearby essential facilities required for daily living. To address these challenges, this paper proposes EduStay, a centralized digital platform designed to simplify the accommodation search process. The system provides verified listings of rooms, hostels, and mess facilities, along with detailed information about nearby amenities such as banks, medical stores, and transportation services. The platform is implemented using an Android-based frontend, a Flask-based backend, and a MySQL database to ensure efficient data handling and seamless user interaction. EduStay integrates multiple functional modules, including user management, property listing, booking system, facilities management, and administrative control. The system enhances transparency, reduces dependency on intermediaries, and improves decision-making by providing reliable and structured information. The results indicate that the proposed system significantly reduces search time, improves data accuracy, and enhances overall user experience, making it a practical and scalable solution for student accommodation management.

Siddhi Salokhe, Rahi Patil, Arya Patil, Arpita Patil, Mrs.Archana Jadhav,"EduStay: A Centralized Digital Platform for Student Housing and Nearby Facilities" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(2): Page(1812-1823) Mar-Apr 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.