ostello
/osˈtɛl.lo/masculine
The Italian word for hostel is ostello.
An ostello refers to an affordable overnight lodging place. If you are specifically referring to a youth hostel, you should use the phrase ostello della gioventù.
Meaning: an affordable overnight lodging place (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ostello is masculine. Its plural form is ostelli.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /osˈtɛl.lo/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word ostello shares the same Latin root as the English word 'hospital'. Both come from hospitālis, meaning 'pertaining to hospitality'.
- Historically, ostelli were not just for tourists but served as vital waystations for pilgrims traveling to Rome or Santiago de Compostela.
- In formal Italian administrative language, you might see ostello used in the context of 'ostelli di accoglienza', which are shelters for refugees or the homeless.
Examples in context
- Sono appena arrivato all'ostello.I just arrived at the hostel.This sentence is useful for saying you have just arrived at the ostello.Tatoeba #1824778 by Guybrush88, translation #1824777 by CM
- C'è un ostello della gioventù qui vicino?Is there a youth hostel near here?This sentence is useful for asking if there is a youth hostel nearby using ostello.Tatoeba #4433 by Guybrush88, translation #1662 by confusion
- C'è un ostello della gioventù da queste parti?Is there a youth hostel around here?This sentence is useful for asking if there is a youth hostel around these parts using ostello.Tatoeba #2816076 by Guybrush88, translation #568302 by CK
- Ho prenotato un ostello nel centro di FirenzeI have booked a hostel in the center of Florence
- Mi piacerebbe trovare un albergo per la gioventù a RomaI would like to find a youth hotel in Rome
- Andremo in una pensione economica a NapoliWe are going to a budget hostel in Naples
- Dopo l'escursione, passeremo la notte in un rifugioAfter the hike, we will spend the night in a mountain hut
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are planning a budget trip to Rome.
- FrancescoCerchiamo un ostello economico per il viaggio.Let's look for an affordable hostel for the trip.
- GiuliaSì, l'ostello è perfetto per risparmiare.Yes, the hostel is perfect for saving money.
- FrancescoConosci un buon ostello in centro?Do you know a good hostel downtown?
- GiuliaNo, ma cercherò un ostello online.No, but I will look for a hostel online.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hostel” translations and entries ostello, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ostello, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
