Hostel

/ˈhɒstəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An establishment that provides inexpensive lodging, typically for students or travelers, and often featuring shared facilities.

After arriving in the city, we checked into a cozy hostel near the main square.

A building or establishment providing accommodation for a specific group of people, such as students or workers.

The university recently opened a new hostel for international students.

A type of shelter or lodging place that is often characterized by a communal atmosphere.

Travelers from around the world met and shared stories in the bustling hostel.

A residence offering shared meals and living quarters, typically used by those in temporary living situations.

During our backpacking trip, we stayed at a hostel that offered meals as part of the accommodation.

From Middle English 'hostel', from Old French 'hostel', from Latin 'hospitāle' which means 'hospitable'.

youth hostel

A hostel designed for young people, often with affordable rates.

hostel life

Refers to the experience of living in a hostel.

hostel hopping

The act of moving from one hostel to another during travel.

lodging

A place to stay or live temporarily.

backpacker

A traveler who carries a backpack, often staying in inexpensive accommodations.

accommodation

A place where someone can live or stay.

The place where budget travelers meet.

I met some great people at the hostel; it's like a mini-community.

A shared living space for young travelers.

Let's book a hostel; I love the social vibe!