hostel
Shared-room inn
A hostel is inexpensive lodging, typically with shared rooms and communal facilities, catering mainly to young travelers and backpackers: We stayed at hostels across Europe to save money.
Youth hostels specifically serve younger guests.
The word also applies to supervised residences for homeless people or those in transitional housing.
Lodging for visitors
Student living building
- bunkbedsTiered sleeping furniture
- lockersSecure storage compartments
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- check-inRegistering one's presence
luggage · amenities · housekeeping · linens · keycard · vacancy · reservation · curfew
State of being immature
- globetrotterFrequent international voyager
- nomadHomeless wanderer by choice
- wanderlustCraving for distant places
- couchsurfingFree temporary floor lodging
voluntourism · hitchhiking · trekker · drifter · itinerary · guidebook · passport · visa
Comfortable waiting room
- bathroomsRooms for washing, toileting
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
friendship · bonding · gatherings · potluck · cooking · pub-crawl
Reasonably priced
- cheapLow in price
- inexpensiveLow in cost
- frugalSparing with resources
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
low-cost · bargain · discount · thrifty · cost-effective · budget-friendly · spartan · minimalist
Temporary, soon departing
- short-termOf limited duration
- overnightSpanning evening to morning
- stopoverBrief halt mid-journey
- layoverBreak between connecting flights
guesthouse
Lodging for visitors
auberge · refuge · bed-and-breakfast · lodge · backpackers
dormitory
Student living building
check-in · luggage · amenities · housekeeping · linens · keycard · vacancy · reservation · curfew · quad
youth
State of being immature
- globetrotterFrequent international voyager
- nomadHomeless wanderer by choice
- wanderlustCraving for distant places
couchsurfing · voluntourism · hitchhiking · trekker · drifter · itinerary · guidebook · passport · visa · sightseeing
lounge
Comfortable waiting room
- bathroomsRooms for washing, toileting
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
interaction · friendship · bonding · gatherings · potluck · cooking · pub-crawl
affordable
Reasonably priced
- cheapLow in price
- inexpensiveLow in cost
- frugalSparing with resources
economical · low-cost · bargain · discount · thrifty · cost-effective · budget-friendly · spartan · minimalist · no-frills
transient
Temporary, soon departing
- short-termOf limited duration
- overnightSpanning evening to morning
- stopoverBrief halt mid-journey
layover · impermanent · provisional · red-eye
- hospitalityhotels, warmth, kindness, welcome, guest
- housingapartments, home, house, houses, homes
- lodginginn, motel, hotels, guesthouse, B&B
- travel industryairlines, airline, tour operators, resort, travel agencies
- British hospitalitypub, inn, B&B, bed and breakfast, guest house
- budget lodgingmotel, guesthouse, inn, bed and breakfast, guest house
hostelprivate suite
Exclusive guest accommodations
penthouse suite · five-star hotel · luxury hotel · private villa · luxury suite
hostelfamily home
Residence shared by kin
primary residence · homestead · permanent home · permanent residence · home
- youth hostelInexpensive shared-room lodging
- party hostelLively budget accommodation
- hostel lifeCheap shared accommodation lifestyle
- hostel hoppingTouring via budget lodgings
- hostel roomShared budget sleeping space
- backpacker hostelCheap shared lodging for travelers
hostels, hostelry, hostelling, hosteling, hosteller, hostellers, youth hostel