Associations to the word «Hostelling»

Wiktionary

HOSTEL, noun. A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel
HOSTEL, noun. (not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food
HOSTEL, noun. (obsolete) A small, unendowed college in Oxford or Cambridge.

Dictionary definition

HOSTEL, noun. A hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers.
HOSTEL, noun. Inexpensive supervised lodging (especially for youths on bicycling trips).

Wise words

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