guesthouse

noun

guest·​house ˈgest-ˌhau̇s 

: a building used for guests (as on an estate)

especially : a house run as a boardinghouse or bed-and-breakfast

Examples of guesthouse in a Sentence

The estate includes a small guesthouse.

Recent Examples on the Web

The former Haller inn has been reimagined by Teresa Pichler, who inherited her parents' guesthouse and transformed it into a contemporary space that bridges tradition and modern hospitality. —Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

Albeit simple, the guesthouse offers a hearty breakfast within a whimsical breakfast room featuring ample gluten-free options and warm staff eager to offer up tips and local recommendations to make the most of your stay. —Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025

The guesthouse applies a cancellation policy that’s similar to one of a cruise line or tour operator. —Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025

In retrospect, October 7 wasn’t a preview of an Israel-Iran war—the mysterious strike last July that killed the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in an Iranian Revolutionary Guard guesthouse in Tehran was. —Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for guesthouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse