hostelling

Cheap travel accommodation

Hostelling is the practice of traveling and staying at hostels—inexpensive lodgings, typically with shared dormitory rooms and communal facilities.

The term suggests budget travel, often by young people or backpackers: We spent a summer hostelling through Europe.

Also spelled hosteling in American English.

accommodation

dormitory

Student living building

reservation · check-in · reception · lockers · linens · shower · restroom · kitchenette · keycard · vacancy

budget

affordable

Reasonably priced

inexpensive · thrifty · economical · budget-friendly · savings · value · self-catering · cost-effective · bargain

travel

backpacking

Self-supported wilderness travel

wanderlust · globetrotting · journey · destination · guidebook · routes · transit · landmarks · attractions · nomadic

social

camaraderie

Goodwill among companions

meeting · exchange · diversity · inclusive · community · interacting · guests · meetup · networking · icebreakers

youth

student

One formally enrolled somewhere

Opposites
accommodation luxury

hostellingglamping

Upscale wilderness accommodation

luxury travel · luxury hotels · resort living · boutique hotels · spa resorts

travel style

hostellingjet-setting

Frequent luxury travel

luxury travel · luxury tourism · backpacking · budget travel · roughing it

social arrangement

hostellingsecluded retreats

Isolated places for withdrawal

Family

hospital, hostel, hospitality, hospice, hostels, hostelry, hosteling, hosteller, hostellers

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