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hostel

Cheap, sociable accommodation

EntityQ654772

Also known as backpackers' hostels · hostels

Subclass of: hotel

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A hostel is a form of low-cost, short-term shared sociable lodging where guests can rent a bed, usually a bunk bed in a dormitory sleeping 4–20 people, with shared use of a lounge and usually a kitchen. Rooms can be private or shared - mixed or single-sex - and have private or shared bathrooms. Food and beverage, laundry services, luggage storage, and lockers may also be available.

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OpenStreetMap tag: tourism=hostel
Different from: Hostel
SRGB color hex triplet: 8B4513

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