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Hostal is a spanish word for a category of lodging. Hostales tend to be somewhat nicer than youth hostels but cheaper than hotels. Accommodations typically include a private bedroom with a sink, and linens are usually provided. Guests may share a common bathroom. Hostales are common in Spain and may also be found in Mexico, Central and South America. They are often family-run and may provide a friendlier and less formal atmosphere than a hotel. Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... 1. ... Youth hostel in Rome. ... The 4-star Manor House Hotel at Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England. ... Map of Central America Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ...

Hostal-residencias are a slightly higher class of accommodation, and are similar to hotels in overall quality.