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"Hostel" in Spanish: hostal
el hostal
A hostel is el hostal. It is masculine. It means budget lodging, often shared rooms.
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How to pronounce hostal
Say it
ohs-TAHL
/os.ˈtal/
ohs-TAHL. Stress TAHL.
"Hostel" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el hostal | the hostel Default noun. | Default noun. |
| hostal barato | cheap hostel Budget search. | Budget search. |
| en el hostal | at the hostel Location. | Location. |
| reservar un hostal | to book a hostel Planning a stay. | Planning a stay. |
How to use hostal in real life
- 1Booking
Busco un hostal cerca del centro.
I'm looking for a hostel near downtown.
Trip plan.
- 2Check-in
El hostal tiene literas.
The hostel has bunk beds.
Shared room.
- 3Meeting
Nos vemos en el hostal a las seis.
We'll meet at the hostel at six.
Meetup spot.
Mistakes English speakers make with hostal
Incorrect: La hostal es barato.
Correct: El hostal es barato.
Hostal is masculine: el hostal.
Incorrect: Me quedo en un hostel barato.
Correct: Me quedo en un hostal barato.
Prefer hostal in Spanish.
Good to know
Good to knowHostal can mean a simple inn or backpacker stay. Ask about private rooms. A hostal may also serve breakfast.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a budget stay
ChatPal
Este hostal está cerca del metro.
This hostel is near the subway.
You
¿El hostal incluye desayuno?
Does the hostel include breakfast?
ChatPal
Sí, café y pan.
Yes, coffee and bread.
You
Perfecto. Reservo dos noches.
Perfect. I'll book two nights.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hostel" in Spanish
Gender of hostal?
Masculine: el hostal.
At the hostel?
En el hostal.
Book a hostel?
Reservar un hostal.
Pronounce hostal?
ohs-TAHL, stress on TAHL.
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