hostel

/ˈhɒstəl/noun

A budget place to stay overnight where travelers, especially young ones, often share rooms and bathrooms.

Example sentence

“We booked beds in a hostel near the train station.”

Not the same as 'hotel': a hostel is cheaper and usually shared. The similar spelling trips up learners.

Related words

resortA place people visit for holidays and relaxation, usually offering hotels, entertainment, and leisure facilities.motelA cheap hotel for short stays, often renting rooms by the hour and associated with secret romantic meetings.safariA journey into wild country, especially in Africa, to watch, photograph, or hunt animals in their natural habitat.conciergeA hotel employee whose job is to help guests with requests such as bookings and directions.trekA long, hard journey, often made on foot.turbulenceRough, unsettled movement of the air that shakes an aircraft in flight.