hostel 22 synonyms found boardinghousedormdormitorydoss housefleabagflophouseguest househospicehostelryhotelinnlodgelodging houseordinarypensionposadapubpublicpublic houseroadhouserooming housetavern Definition (n) : an inexpensive overnight lodging place; a temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food