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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
'das Hotel' and 'der Gasthof' can both offer rooms for travelers. A hotel is usually more focused on overnight accommodation and service, and it can be large or modern. A 'Gasthof' is a traditional inn, often in the countryside, where you can usually eat and also stay overnight. The words can be confused because both can be a place to stay. If you mainly mean a room with typical hotel service, 'Hotel' is appropriate. If food, a rural location, and a traditional atmosphere are also part of the meaning, 'Gasthof' sounds more precise.
Auf der Wanderung macht er in einem alten Gasthof Mittagspause.
During the hike, he takes a lunch break at an old inn.
Nico wartet vor dem Hotel auf seine Klasse.
Nico is waiting for his class in front of the hotel.