1. an inexpensive lodging place for travelers, especially young people, typically offering shared rooms and facilities
2. a supervised residential facility providing temporary accommodation for specific groups such as students, workers, or homeless people

Examples

• We stayed at a youth hostel in Prague to save money on our trip.
• The hostel had bunk beds and a shared kitchen for guests.
• Many backpackers prefer hostels because they’re affordable and social.
• The university operates a hostel for visiting students.
• She booked a bed in a hostel near the train station.
• The hostel provided clean sheets and towels for all guests.
• Workers at the construction site stayed in a company hostel.