Synonyms & related words for hostel

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of hostel — including hostelry, inn, lodge, hotel, boardinghouse, dormitory. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to hostel

Explore words related to hostel — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include auberge, guesthouse, backpackers, lodgings, motel, hospitium, boatel, accommodation. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for hostel

Common synonyms for hostel include hostelry, inn, lodge, hotel, boardinghouse, dormitory, dorm, flophouse — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does hostel come from?

The word hostel breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root hostel-, from Latin hospes (“guest, host”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.