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hostel

nounmasculine/alˈbɛɾ.ɡɨ/medium

al·ber·gue

Definition

An establishment providing inexpensive food and lodging, typically for travelers, especially young people.
We stayed in a cheap hostel during our trip to the city.
The youth hostel was full of backpackers.
Common collocations
youth hostelhostelnight shelter

Etymology

Do árabe 'al-burk' (o albergue, a estalagem), através do castelhano 'albergue'.

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