hostel

2. A supervised place where young people or students live while studying.

She lived in a student hostel during her first year at university.

3. A place that offers shelter to people who are homeless or in need.

The city opened a hostel for people without homes during the winter.

4. An inexpensive lodging with shared rooms, often used by young travelers.

Backpackers often choose a hostel to save money on their journeys.