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A traditional inn, often located in the countryside, that offers food, drinks, and usually also rooms for overnight stays.
Nach der langen Wanderung kehrten wir in einem gemütlichen Gasthof ein.
After the long hike, we stopped at a cozy inn.
The word 'Gasthof' (inn) is composed of 'Gast' (guest) and 'Hof' (courtyard/farmstead). So it literally describes a courtyard or estate that receives guests.
Früher waren Gasthöfe wichtige Stationen für Reisende.
In the past, inns were important stops for travelers.
To describe movement, you use 'in den Gasthof' (into the inn, accusative). To describe staying somewhere, you say 'im Gasthof' (in the inn, dative).
Wir gehen heute Abend in den Gasthof zum Essen.
We're going to the inn for dinner this evening.
Common verbs used with 'Gasthof' (inn) are 'in einem Gasthof einkehren' (to stop at an inn, take a break there) and 'in einem Gasthof übernachten' (to stay overnight at an inn).
Nach der langen Fahrt sind wir in einem kleinen Gasthof eingekehrt.
After the long drive, we stopped at a small inn.
hotel
Hotel and Gasthof can offer rooms and meals. With a Hotel, accommodation for travelers is the main focus. A Gasthof, by contrast, is a traditional inn, often in the countryside, that usually offers rooms in addition to food and drinks.
Für die Übernachtung buchen wir einen ländlichen Gasthof mit Restaurant und einigen Zimmern.
We are booking a rural inn with a restaurant and a few rooms for our overnight stay.
Für die Übernachtung buchen wir ein Hotel mit vielen Zimmern und einer Rezeption.
We are booking a hotel with many rooms and a reception desk for our overnight stay.
