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
Homestay travel is lodging in a local resident’s home instead of a hotel, hostel or campsite — but the real value lies in the cultural immersion that comes with it.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
As a result, many people living near Mavecure have gotten out of gold mining, which polluted the jungle rivers with mercury and sediment, to work as tour guides, operate restaurants and hostels, or sell arts and crafts.
—John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026
In terms of budget-friendly options, one of Chicago’s hostels is just steps away from the Lollapalooza festivities.
—Aimee Long, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
The firm also renovated and sold a former hostel in Uptown.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
As a result, many people living near Mavecure have gotten out of gold mining, which polluted the jungle rivers with mercury and sediment, to work as tour guides, operate restaurants and hostels, or sell arts and crafts.
—John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026
In terms of budget-friendly options, one of Chicago’s hostels is just steps away from the Lollapalooza festivities.
—Aimee Long, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
The firm also renovated and sold a former hostel in Uptown.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostel
Noun
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The trickle-down effect on travel costs has been noticeable, and a warning from the American Hotel & Lodging Association indicates that demand for hotel rooms is far below expectations.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing two animals of any size free of charge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Joseph Brewster turned the house into a tavern and store during the War for Independence when it was frequented by British soldiers stationed in the area.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The show then jumps ahead to the start of the next summer in Barry’s Bay, where Percy works to reopen the tavern.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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“Hostel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostel. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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