hostel

• Einfache, preisgünstige Unterkunft, oft mit Gemeinschaftsschlafräumen und gemeinsam genutzten Einrichtungen, die vor allem von Reisenden, Rucksacktouristen oder Studenten genutzt wird.

A noun referring to a budget-friendly accommodation facility, often providing shared rooms and common areas, typically used by travelers, backpackers, or students.

1. Budget accommodationA2formal

   A place where people, especially travelers or students, can stay cheaply, often sharing rooms and facilities.

   Hostel

   • We stayed at a hostel during our backpacking trip across Europe.
   • The hostel offers a free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
   • She booked a bed in a mixed dormitory at the hostel.

   Synonymeguesthouseinnlodging houseyouth hostel

2. Student residenceB1formalbritish

   A building providing accommodation for students, often with shared facilities.

   Studentenwohnheim

   • He lived in a university hostel during his first year.
   • The hostel has a common room and a laundry area.
   • Students must apply for a place in the hostel before the semester starts.

   Synonymedormdormitoryhall of residenceresidence hallstudent residence