Boardinghouses are a common type of accommodation where people can rent a room for a period of time. There are many different terms used to describe this type of lodging, including rooming houses, lodgings, guesthouses, hostels, and bed and breakfasts. Each of these synonyms offers a slightly different type of accommodation, with rooming houses and lodgings tending to be more long-term options, guesthouses and hostels offering shorter-term stays, and bed and breakfasts providing a more personal touch with breakfast included in the rate. Regardless of the term used, boardinghouses offer an affordable and convenient option for travelers and others in need of a short-term place to stay.