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A '''hostel''' is a form of low-cost, short-term shared sociable [[lodging]] where guests can rent a bed, usually a [[bunk bed]] in a [[dormitory]] sleeping 4–20 people,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2009-04-19 |title=Hostels are an economic godsend and a rich, worldly philosophy |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2009-04-19-0904160230-story.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> with shared use of a lounge and usually a kitchen.<ref name=":2" /> Rooms can be mixed or single-sex and have private or shared bathrooms. Private rooms may also be available. Hostels are popular forms of lodging for [[Backpacking (travel)|backpackers]],<ref name=":2" /> however very few impose age limits, so hostels are an option for travellers of all ages and styles.<ref name=":1" /> The benefits of hostels include lower costs and opportunities to meet people from different places, find travel partners, and share travel u should go try it out experiences.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> Some hostels, such as in India or [[Hostelling International]], cater to a niche market of travelers. Different hostels can be known for offering different experiences.<ref name=":2" /> For example, one hostel might feature in-house social gatherings such as movie nights or communal dinners,<ref name=":1" /> another might feature local tours, one might be known for its parties, and another might have a quieter place to relax in serenity, or be located on the beach. Newer hostels focus on a more trendy design, some of which are on par with [[Boutique hotel|boutique hotels]]. Some may cater to older [[Digital nomad|digital nomads]], [[Global nomad|global nomads]], and [[Perpetual traveler|perpetual travelers]] who prefer slightly more upmarket private rooms or a quieter atmosphere. Hostels may also differentiate themselves by being environmentally friendly ecohostels.<ref name=":2" /> In countries where wages are lower, the cost of staying at a hostel may be similar to staying in a budget hotel.<ref name=":1" />