# Haute Hostel The budget-friendly hotel alternative gets a makeover. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jun 5, 2013 | Category: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/global-trends-and-hip-travel) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/haute-hostel ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Haute Hostel trend? **Haute Hostel:** As wanderlust increases among consumers, infiltrating even those who are financially unprepared for travel, so to does the demand for affordable accommodation. Thus, budget-friendly hotel alternatives such as hostels and other temporary lodgings are adding more luxurious touches to their accommodation. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 3, 2012 to May 24, 2013 - Published: Jun 5, 2013 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Haute Hostel trend ### Luxurification of budget accommodation As demand for affordable accommodation rises, budget-friendly hotel alternatives such as hostels are incorporating more luxurious touches to their accommodation. ### Design-centric budget lodgings Budget lodging providers are incorporating chic, colorful, and contemporary designs into their accommodations, making them stand out from the traditional cheap hotels and motels. ### Mobile temporary lodging Mobile temporary lodging is becoming popular due to its flexibility and travelers' desire to choose where they want to stay instead of being restricted by hotels. ## What the Haute Hostel trend means for industry ### For Hospitality Hospitality providers could incorporate luxurious touches and contemporary design elements for budget accommodation for people who want affordable lodging with luxurious touches. ### For Travel Travelers would like to have more flexibility in choosing their lodging so as the hospitality industry grows, there is an opportunity to provide mobile temporary lodging for people to stay wherever they want. ### For Architecture and Design Architects and designers can innovate budget lodging by incorporating colorful and contemporary designs, exploring mobile temporary lodging, and creating sustainable architecture for affordable hotels. ## Trend signals for Haute Hostel Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 65%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 65% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Haute Hostel trend 6 featured examples from Apr 3, 2012 to May 24, 2013. - [Temporary Mobile Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-moveable-suite): The DROP Moveable Suite Lets Travelers Stay Wherever They Wish (Category: Eco) Implication: The hospitality industry can benefit from developing innovative temporary accommodation options that offer unique experiences and customization. - [Affordable Lavish Inns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostal-la-buena-vida): Hostal La Buena Vida Lets You Travel in Style Without Breaking the Bank (Category: World) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional hotel and hostel models to provide more luxurious and affordable options. - [Bold Affordable Accommodation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zollhaus-hostel): Zollhaus Hostel Provides Atmosphere and Aesthetics Beyond the Budget (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry has a unique opportunity to tap into the growing market of budget-conscious travelers seeking accommodations that offer modern design and luxury amenities. - [Squarish Hotel Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-room): The Cube Room by Fabian Gatermann is Geometrically Interactive (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The hospitality industry can incorporate geometric themes and interactive features into hotel accommodations to create an immersive and memorable guest experience. - [Bold Budget Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berchtesgaden-youth-hostel-by-lava): The Berchtesgaden Youth Hostel by LAVA is Affordable and Dynamically Designed (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The hospitality industry could adopt eco-friendly and dynamic design elements in their budget accommodation offerings to attract more budget-conscious travelers. - [Seafaring Backpacker Abodes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yasutaka-yoshimura-architects-hostel): The Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects Hostel is Inspired by Life at Sea (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore the concept of communal living spaces and unique nautical themes to attract travelers looking for a memorable experience. ## Recent trend clusters - 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