hostel
/ˈhɒstəl/noun
A budget place to stay overnight where travelers, especially young ones, often share rooms and bathrooms.
Example sentences
- “We booked beds in a hostel near the train station.”
- “The hostel offers free breakfast and a shared kitchen for guests.”
Not the same as 'hotel': a hostel is cheaper and usually shared. The similar spelling trips up learners.
Often confused with hostel
- hostel vs hotel
- hotel (noun): A business, usually a large building and often part of a chain, where travelers pay to sleep and receive services such as meals.
Related words
resortA place people visit for holidays and relaxation, usually offering hotels, entertainment, and leisure facilities.motelA roadside hotel for people traveling by car, where guests usually park right outside their rooms.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. 