The idea of a hostel can refer to a tourist establishment that provides accommodation.
Shelter is a notion that refers, in its broadest sense, to the space that provides shelter , shelter or asylum to animals or human beings . From this meaning, it is possible to differentiate between multiple types of shelters.
For example: "When it started to rain, we were in the middle of the forest and we had no shelter nearby" , "The wolf pack found shelter in a cave" , "We spent the night in a charming mountain lodge" .
The hostel as a tourist establishment
Many times the term hostel is used to name a tourist establishment , similar to a hotel although with fewer services and comfort , which allows travelers to spend the night in its facilities. These hostels, also called hostels or hostels , are usually aimed at a young audience looking to exchange experiences with other guests: "A friend of mine recommended a hostel in the center of Lima" , "I'm dating a Japanese girl I met in the Paris hostel» , «I prefer that we spend the night in a high-class hotel than in a youth hostel» .
Hostels are among the most popular types of hostels today, as we live in an era where air travel is more accessible than ever, driving millions of people to explore the world.
Hostel can be used as a synonym for hostel or hostel.
Advantages of hostels
Among the advantages of hostels are the following:
- It has a very wide price range, as it offers rooms shared by a variable number of people.
- It encourages cultural exchange, especially by bringing together people from all over the world.
- Depending on the particular hostel, it is possible to make reservations online well in advance.
- In most hostels there is no minimum number of days to stay, and this makes them ideal to use as a last-minute resource if night falls and we have nowhere to sleep.
- You can also distinguish between lodges according to their location: mountain lodge , road lodge , etc.: "The climbers had to spend two weeks in the mountain lodge until the weather conditions improved" , "I propose something to you: let's rest tonight in a roadside hostel and then let's continue our trip .
Transitional shelters
A hotel or motel that offers its rooms in shifts, and not just per night , is called a temporary shelter . These lodges are used by couples to maintain intimate relationships.
The temporary shelter has many informal names, which vary depending on the Spanish-speaking region, and likewise exists in various categories , as well as hotels. Although for many people it may be taboo or generate shame if the term arises in the middle of a conversation, it is nothing more than an intimate space in which couples can explore their sexuality or even spend some time alone, far away. of the obligations and structures of society.
Temporary accommodation for those with nowhere to sleep
Shelter, finally, can be an establishment intended for the temporary accommodation of individuals who, due to different circumstances, have nowhere to sleep : «The authorities announced the construction of a new shelter so that people who lack housing can sleep in a safe place. and comfortable .
This last meaning refers to a space that is adapted to the specific needs of a group of people, generally in the midst of a national emergency situation, such as the attack of a natural disaster. In other words, it can be part of a charity-type movement, which also includes donations of food and clothing to provide the victims with the greatest possible comfort until they can return to their homes or, if their homes have been destroyed, get new ones to continue. with their lives.