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Leisure - Holiday Accommodation

Study terms for hotels, hostels, guest houses, holiday homes, self-catering properties, camps, and alternative types of tourist accommodation.

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apartment hotel

a hotel with apartments that one can rent for an indefinite amount of time

appart’hôtel

appart’hôtel

bed and breakfast

a small hotel or guesthouse that provides the residents with a resting place and breakfast

demi-pension

demi-pension

Ex: We found a bed and breakfast that was only a short walk from the town center. 
caravan
caravan
[nom]

a vehicle that is pulled by a car, in which people can sleep and live, used particularly for traveling and camping

caravane

caravane

Ex: They traveled across the country in a caravan equipped with beds and a kitchenette. 
chalet
chalet
[nom]

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

chalet

chalet

Ex: The family rented a cozy chalet in the Swiss Alps for their winter vacation. 
cottage
cottage
[nom]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

cottage

cottage

Ex: They spent the weekend at a charming cottage by the lake. 
fleabag
fleabag
[nom]

a cheap, run-down, and often dirty hotel

guest house

a small building that provides temporary accommodation, usually with rooms for rent and breakfast included

maison d'hôtes, pension

maison d'hôtes, pension

Ex: We stayed in a charming guest house during our trip to the countryside. 
holiday camp

a resort that offers accommodation and organized entertainment for vacationers

Ex: The family spent a week at a holiday camp by the seaside. 
homestay

an arrangement to live as a foreign vacationer or student in someone's home

homestay

homestay

Ex: During her trip to Japan, she opted for a homestay with a local family to experience authentic Japanese culture. 
hostel
hostel
[nom]

a place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors

auberge de jeunesse

auberge de jeunesse

Ex: The hostel in the city center offers dormitory-style rooms and is a popular choice among backpackers. 
hotel
hotel
[nom]

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

hôtel

hôtel

Ex: Can you recommend a budget-friendly hotel in the city center? 
inn
inn
[nom]

a small hotel, especially located in the countryside

auberge

auberge

motel
motel
[nom]

a hotel near the road suitable for people who are on a road trip, usually with rooms arranged in a row and parking places outside

motel

motel

Ex: They stopped at a roadside motel for the night during their cross-country road trip, grateful for a comfortable place to rest. 
motor lodge

a hotel designed for motorists, with rooms opening directly onto a parking area

Ex: They pulled into a motor lodge for the night after a long day of driving. 
pension
pension
[nom]

a small guesthouse that provides lodging and sometimes meals, typically for long-term or seasonal visitors

pension de famille, pension

pension de famille, pension

Ex: We found a pleasant pension with a garden and communal kitchen. 
self-catering

a type of holiday accommodation where guests prepare their own meals

Ex: The cottage offers self-catering with a fully equipped kitchen. 
suite
suite
[nom]

a series of rooms, particularly in a hotel

suite

suite

Ex: The newlyweds stayed in a luxurious honeymoon suite with a stunning ocean view. 
timeshare

a property ownership arrangement where multiple individuals have the right to use the property for a set period of time each year

multipropriété, timeshare

multipropriété, timeshare

Ex: They bought a timeshare at a beach resort, allowing them to visit every summer. 
villa
villa
[nom]

a rented holiday house, typically in southern Europe

youth hostel

a type of accommodation, typically offering affordable lodging for young travelers, often with shared facilities such as dormitory-style rooms, kitchens, and common areas

auberge de jeunesse, hostel pour jeunes

auberge de jeunesse, hostel pour jeunes

Ex: They stayed at a youth hostel while backpacking through Europe. 
boutique hotel

a small, stylish hotel, typically independently owned and offering personalized service

Ex: They stayed at a boutique hotel in the trendy district of the city. 
eco-lodge

a tourist lodging designed to minimize environmental impact and often built with sustainable materials

Ex: They stayed at an eco-lodge in the Costa Rican rainforest. 
vacation home

a secondary residence used for vacation stays

bungalow

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

pavillon

pavillon

Ex: The bungalow had a spacious backyard, perfect for hosting summer barbecues. 
glamping pod

a modern, self-contained camping unit that combines traditional outdoor stays with contemporary amenities

Ex: They booked a glamping pod with heating and electricity for the weekend. 
water villa

a luxury overwater structure built on stilts above a lagoon, featuring a sea-facing deck

Ex: They stayed in a water villa in the Maldives with a glass floor panel. 
capsule hotel

a type of budget accommodation with small, pod-like sleeping units stacked in rows

Ex: He stayed at a capsule hotel near the train station for a single night. 
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