as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
in the old days, a traveler could spend the night at one of the hostels placed along the coach route
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Recent Examples of hostel
The buildings were colorful, sort of like upmarket hostels, but made up of small apartments.
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Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
Prosecutors allege that the Maryland man traveled to the city and checked into an Upper West Side hostel under the name Mark Rosario 10 days before Thompson’s killing.
—Molly Crane Newman, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
Tall, fair-skinned tourists surfed at the beach near our hostel, and locals frequented shopping centers with Wendy's and Little Caesars and Panda Express.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The hostel also offers access to ice fishing in huts on the Saguenay Fjord, plus an onsite café that regularly features live music.
—Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
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Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
Prosecutors allege that the Maryland man traveled to the city and checked into an Upper West Side hostel under the name Mark Rosario 10 days before Thompson’s killing.
—Molly Crane Newman, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
Tall, fair-skinned tourists surfed at the beach near our hostel, and locals frequented shopping centers with Wendy's and Little Caesars and Panda Express.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The hostel also offers access to ice fishing in huts on the Saguenay Fjord, plus an onsite café that regularly features live music.
—Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostel
Noun
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With no airfare or hotel costs, Canes fans can spend more on game tickets, Shefter said.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This top-tier suite—the largest in Las Vegas—is built around privacy and impeccable service that feels closer to a private residence than a hotel showpiece.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Eleven miles northeast of the city, visitors can also tour Cave Without a Name — a living tavern with six major rooms, which sometimes hosts concerts.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Hostel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostel. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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