Hostel

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːstəl/

Hostel (noun)

  1. A place where people, especially travelers, can stay cheaply for a short time.
  2. A building where students live, often with shared rooms and facilities.
  3. A place providing temporary accommodation for homeless people.

Examples

  • They stayed in a hostel to save money.
  • A hostel is often more affordable than a hotel.

Common collocations: book a hostel, stay at a hostel, affordable hostel, university hostel, hostel accommodation

Synonyms of Hostel

Neutral

Informal