/hos"tl/ , n. , v. hosteled, hosteling or ( esp. Brit. ) hostelled, hostelling .
n.
1. Also called youth hostel . an inexpensive, supervised lodging place for young people on bicycle trips, hikes, etc.
2. Brit. a residence hall at a university.
3. an inn.
v.i.
4. to travel, lodging each night at a hostel.
[ 1200-50; ME ( h ) ostel hospitale guest room. See HOSPITAL ]