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— called also youth hostel
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Synonyms for hostel
Synonyms: Noun
auberge, caravansary (or caravanserai), hospice, hostelry, hotel, inn, lodge, public house, tavern
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Examples of hostel in a Sentence
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in the old days, a traveler could spend the night at one of the hostels placed along the coach routeRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Aspiring keepers can stay overnight in hostels, bed-and-breakfasts and campgrounds. — Erin Williams, Twin Cities, "Beacons of possibility: Light stations offer accommodations to travelers across the country," 1 Sep. 2019 From Gothic cathedrals to unique signage created for present-day pilgrim hostels, see why the path has captivated walkers since the Middle Ages. — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Seacrest Foundation recognizes supporters," 26 Aug. 2019 Court documents obtained by the Post state that police showed up to the Elmhurst hostel around 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 21. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Prostitute Arrested in Connection with Death of New York City Restaurant Head Chef," 26 Aug. 2019 Once a hallmark of hostels, bunk beds are popping up across the country in hotels looking to update their room layouts and appeal to different crowds. — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why Boutique Hotels Are Jumping on the Bunk Bed Trend," 24 July 2019 The academy has its own hotel, as well as a teaching centre and a number of hostels in the town centre. — The Economist, "Helping people with learning disabilities into jobs," 18 July 2019 Kamway, which is located near LaGuardia Airport and just a few blocks away from Zamperoni’s Flushing residence, is listed as a hostel on TripAdvisor and offers single room bookings for as low as $36 per night. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Missing Head Chef of Luxurious New York Restaurant Found Dead in Queens Hostel," 22 Aug. 2019 Craig Michael Pitt, 35, had last been seen Wednesday after telling a hostel employee he was headed out to explore waterfalls, according to WFLA-Channel 8. — Tiffini Theisen, orlandosentinel.com, "Florida man found dead after solo hiking adventure on Maui," 5 Aug. 2019 From there, the path continues another three and a half miles to the Refuge du Toubkal, a mountain hostel at 10,521 feet. — Rachel Monroe, Outside Online, "Last winter, Moroccan officials found two hikers dead on the trail to the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains. The international investigation that followed revealed the fragility of the adventure travel economy, as well as what happens when a small tourist hub is suddenly made strange by violence.," 29 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
That’s when the first upscale hostels appeared, determinedly different from those hosteling clichés. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "How Hostels Became Poshtels: The Remaking of a Backpacker's Hangout," 12 Sep. 2018 Of course, hosteling originated as a way for young backpackers to sleep safely and comfortably without the expense of a hotel. — Rick Steves, miamiherald, "Think you're too old for hostels? If you're alive, you're young enough to hostel | Miami Herald," 3 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hostel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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