1. an inn or hotel, especially a small or old-fashioned one
Usage: somewhat archaic or literary

Examples

• The weary travelers sought shelter at a quaint hostelry in the village.
• The old hostelry had been serving guests for over two centuries.
• We stopped at a charming hostelry along the country road.
• The historic hostelry featured low beams and a cozy fireplace.
• Local hostelries offered simple but comfortable accommodations.
• The guidebook recommended several hostelries in the medieval town.