hostel dorm

Meaning

A shared bedroom in a hostel, typically featuring multiple bunk beds, where travelers rent an individual bed rather than an entire private room. It is a highly popular, budget-friendly option for backpackers and solo travelers looking to meet new people.

Examples

• I decided to book a bed in a six-person hostel dorm to save some money.

  I decided to book a bed in a six-person hostel dorm to save some money.

• Is there a female-only hostel dorm available for those dates?

  Is there a female-only hostel dorm available for those dates?

• Living in a hostel dorm means you have to be respectful of others sleeping.

  Living in a hostel dorm means you have to be respectful of others sleeping.

• I left my backpack in the hostel dorm locker before heading out.

  I left my backpack in the hostel dorm locker before heading out.

• The hostel dorm was surprisingly quiet and clean.

  The hostel dorm was surprisingly quiet and clean.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am staying in a hostel dormitory room.

  ✓ I am staying in a hostel dorm.

  While 'dormitory' is grammatically correct, native speakers almost exclusively use the shortened form 'dorm' or simply 'dorm room' in casual travel contexts.

• ✗ I booked a hostel dorm for myself.

  ✓ I booked a private room at the hostel.

  A 'dorm' implies a shared space with strangers. If you want a room to yourself, you should ask for a 'private room'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• If you want to save money while traveling, you should book a bed in a ___.

  💡 A shared room with multiple bunk beds.

  Show answer

  hostel dorm

• I prefer a female-only ___ because it feels more comfortable for me.

  💡 Shared sleeping quarters.

  Show answer

  hostel dorm