as in hotels
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 hostels
The spacious lecture halls and hostels of the Friendship University were significantly superior to its overcrowded counterparts in western Europe at the time, but discipline was strict and students were strongly discouraged from traveling even around Moscow.
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Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Most hostels have a list of activities available for guests to sign up for, and if not, then there are walking tours or live music events at local bars.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
The main square of the expedition town of Futaleufú is lined with gear shops, hostels, and adventure travel companies like Patagonia Elements, Eleven's outfitter for white-water rafting.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Criterion’s Head of Hotels Halima Aziz told me that the capsule hotel addresses a gap in the market between budget hostels and affordable accommodation.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
The buildings were colorful, sort of like upmarket hostels, but made up of small apartments.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
Ortiz Mena noted that Tulum has 10,800 hotel rooms, ranging from luxury suites to hostels priced between $20 and $22 a night.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
His lodgings included a mix of Airbnbs, hostels, hotels and family friends' homes.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
The a&o hostels welcome a significant number of business travelers each year and offer amenities tailored specifically to their needs.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Most hostels have a list of activities available for guests to sign up for, and if not, then there are walking tours or live music events at local bars.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
The main square of the expedition town of Futaleufú is lined with gear shops, hostels, and adventure travel companies like Patagonia Elements, Eleven's outfitter for white-water rafting.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Criterion’s Head of Hotels Halima Aziz told me that the capsule hotel addresses a gap in the market between budget hostels and affordable accommodation.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
The buildings were colorful, sort of like upmarket hostels, but made up of small apartments.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
Ortiz Mena noted that Tulum has 10,800 hotel rooms, ranging from luxury suites to hostels priced between $20 and $22 a night.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
His lodgings included a mix of Airbnbs, hostels, hotels and family friends' homes.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
The a&o hostels welcome a significant number of business travelers each year and offer amenities tailored specifically to their needs.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostels
Noun
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Much of the space in Sedona is taken up by rentals and hotels, making long-term living in Sedona extremely hard.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Glittering grande dames and jewel box boutique hotels give the aesthetically minded jet-setter plenty to think about; but for your own personal palazzo, why not book an Airbnb in Venice?—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.—
Amanda Hancock,
IndyStar,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Hostels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostels. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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