This is the 13595th most frequent Swedish word.
vandrarhem
Hostel.
In this sentence, 'vandrarhem' refers to a type of accommodation typically used by travelers.
Vi bodde på ett vandrarhem nära stranden under vår semester.
We stayed at a hostel near the beach during our vacation.
Here, 'vandrarhemmet' (the hostel) is used to describe the specific establishment providing such options.
Vandrarhemmet erbjuder både privata rum och delade sängplatser.
The hostel offers both private rooms and shared sleeping spaces.
In this context, 'vandrarhem' is used generically to define hostels as a category of accommodation.