hostal

Cheap Spanish accommodation

A hostal is a small, budget-friendly lodging establishment, especially in Spain and Latin America.

Similar to a hostel but typically family-run, hostales offer private rooms rather than dormitory-style accommodations: We stayed at a hostal near the plaza for twenty euros a night.

The term appears untranslated in travel writing about Spanish-speaking countries.

accommodation

guesthouse

Lodging for visitors

bunk · reservation · reception · check-in · pension · inn · lodging · traveler · shared · amenities

Spanish

pilgrim

Religious journey-taker

Seville · posada · Santiago · turismo

social

communal

Shared by a community

conversation · friendships · multicultural · meetup · lounge · gathering · stories · tips · connections · networking

Opposites
accommodation luxury/price tier

hostalluxury hotel

Premium overnight accommodation

five-star hotel · resort · palace hotel · boutique hotel · Ritz

accommodation formality/establishment type

hostalhotel

Commercial lodging establishment

resort · mansion · estate · permanent residence · condominium

Phrases
Family

host, hostel, hostels, hostess, hostile, hostility

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G