What is another word for boardinghouse?
Pronunciation: [bˈɔːdɪŋhˌa͡ʊs] (IPA) 
A boardinghouse is a residence where tenants rent rooms and share common areas such as kitchen, bathroom, and living room. There are various synonyms for this term such as lodging house, guesthouse, rooming house, pension, hostel, residential hotel, and bed and breakfast. A lodging house is a type of accommodation that provides a temporary shelter to individuals or families, typically during travel or relocation. A guesthouse is a small-scale hotel that offers budget-friendly lodging to individuals. A rooming house is a private home where renters share common living spaces and amenities. Pension is a French term for a guesthouse that provides meals to its tenants. Hostel is a low-budget accommodation that caters to backpackers and other travelers. A residential hotel provides long-term boarding to guests. Bed and breakfast is a type of guesthouse that provides a bed and breakfast to its guests.
