hostel
Sign in to savethumb|Hostel dormitory room in Taiwan thumb|A house that has been converted into a hostel in Paihia, [[New Zealand]] thumb|Outdoor pool and shared space at a hostel in Pai, Thailand|Pai, [[Thailand]] 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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A hostel is a budget-friendly lodging option where guests rent a bed—typically a bunk in a shared dormitory room with 4–20 other people—and have access to communal spaces like lounges and kitchens. Hostels matter because they provide affordable short-term accommodation with social spaces that allow travelers to meet other guests, while also offering optional amenities like meals, laundry, and storage.
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thumb|Hostel dormitory room in Taiwan thumb|A house that has been converted into a hostel in Paihia, [[New Zealand]] thumb|Outdoor pool and shared space at a hostel in Pai, Thailand|Pai, [[Thailand]] 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.
Hostels are popular forms of lodging for backpackers and with youth travel; however, most do not impose age limits. The global size of the hostel market was estimated at US$7.21 billion in 2023 and was projected to grow at a 6.5% compound annual growth rate until 2030. In 2019, there were an estimated 5,829 hostels in Europe and 4,738 hostels in Asia. The typical guest is between 16 and 34 years old, although it can vary depending on the country. Many hostels are locally owned and operated.