guesthouses

noun

UK /ˈɡɛst.haʊ.zɪz/

US /ˈɡɛst.haʊ.zɪz/

Guesthouses are small, cozy places where people pay to sleep and stay when they travel.

We stayed in three different guesthouses during our trip to the mountains.

SYNONYMS

inns lodges bed-and-breakfasts boarding houses hostels

RELATED WORDS

hotels accommodation lodging rooms travelers

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small private homes that rent out rooms to visitors.

The village is full of family-run guesthouses.

3. The plural form of a guesthouse, meaning more than one such place.

Several guesthouses line the beach road.

4. Budget-friendly places to stay that often include breakfast.

Students often choose guesthouses because they are cheap and friendly.