Booking Accommodation

Finding the right place to stay is one of the first tasks when travelling. Whether you are booking a luxury hotel, a cosy hostel, or a holiday apartment, this lesson will give you all the vocabulary and phrases you need to make reservations and ask about availability in Spanish.

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Accommodation Types

Spanish	English
el hotel	the hotel
el hostal	the hostel / guesthouse
la pensión	the boarding house / B&B
el albergue (juvenil)	the (youth) hostel
el apartamento turístico	the holiday apartment
la casa rural	the rural cottage / country house
el parador	the parador (state-run historic hotel, Spain)
el camping	the campsite
la habitación	the room
la reserva / la reservación	the reservation / booking

Cultural note: In Spain, paradores are state-run hotels located in historic buildings such as castles, monasteries, and palaces. They offer a unique way to experience Spanish history and architecture.

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Key Booking Vocabulary