ゲストハウス

げすとはうす
noun
guest house; budget shared lodging
travel
1. guest house; budget lodging with shared facilities
Inexpensive short-term accommodation where guests share common spaces such as kitchens, lounges, and sometimes bathrooms. Popular with backpackers and budget travelers.
今夜(こんや)はゲストハウスに泊(と)まる。
Tonight I'm staying at a guest house.
ゲストハウスは安(やす)くて旅行者(りょこうしゃ)に人気(にんき)だ。
Guest houses are cheap and popular with travelers.
ゲストハウスでは他(ほか)の宿泊客(しゅくはくきゃく)と交流(こうりゅう)できるのが魅力(みりょく)だ。
The appeal of a guest house is that you can mingle with the other guests.

From English "guest house." In Japan it typically means cheap traveler's lodging with shared common areas, valued for its low price and the chance to meet other guests.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • ホステル: hostel — very similar; often used interchangeably
  • 民宿(みんしゅく): family-run guesthouse — a Japanese-style small lodging run by a household, usually with meals

Related Words

Compare: 民宿(みんしゅく) (family-run guesthouse)
Compare: シェアハウス (share house)
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