stay at vs stay in

Both 'stay at' and 'stay in' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Stay at' is used when referring to a specific location or accommodation, while 'stay in' is used when referring to staying indoors or not going out.

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stay at

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific location or accommodation.

Use 'stay at' when talking about staying at a specific place, such as a hotel, a friend's house, or a particular location.

Examples:

I will stay at the hotel for the weekend.
She is staying at her friend's house while she is in town.
We stayed at a cozy bed and breakfast during our vacation.

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Cassie needs to stay at your place.
Well, you can't stay at our house.
We can't stay at my grandmom's house.
I'll even stay at Sook's.
My cousin Dylan said I could stay at his house.
Younger children stay at the front.
I usually stay at four-star hotels.
Your stay at Forter Castle is self-catering.
You are most welcome to stay at Travelodge Manly-Warringah.
I absolutely loved my stay at this apartment.
I enjoyed my stay at the apartment.
The stay at was definitely very positive.
Our stay at Silis was great.
Our stay at the farm sabaudia was very happy.
Our family of four enjoyed our stay at this agriturismo.
Kochi chose to stay at Sabera.
The Enterprise will stay at full alert until the crisis is over.
I'll stay at least a month.
I've told Miss King to stay at the office in Baku.
The smart thing would have been to stay at the embassy.

Alternatives:

stay in
stay with
stay over
stay for
stay during

stay in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to staying indoors or not going out.

Use 'stay in' when talking about remaining indoors or not leaving a particular place.

Examples:

I feel like staying in tonight and watching a movie.
During the storm, we decided to stay in and avoid going out.
She prefers to stay in and read a book rather than go out.

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A stay in a family atmosphere.
Applicants must have sufficient funds for their stay in India.
Enjoy your stay in Los Angeles.
Our in-house Spanish/ English tutoring enriches your stay in Bogota.
Why you want to stay in China.
APOLLO: Starbuck, you stay in formation.
My stay in this apartment was excellent.
To stay in half board drinks are excluded.
During our stay in August we experienced no bread service...
Enjoy your stay in Portsmouth, Miss Price.
This can extend your stay in Berlin smoothly.
Our recent stay in Paris was wonderful.
My stay in Paris was great.
Great stay in contact with nature and genuineness.
Enjoy unique sensations and nature during your stay in Brasilia.
Girls, stay in my room.
The Colosseum is something you have to see during your stay in Rome and therefore a stay in this area will fulfill your every need.
Flower Garden Hotel is the ultimate choice when it comes to making a difference to guests stay in a truly friendly atmosphere when you stay in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Certain animals my stay in prison.
You stay in there and pitch.

Alternatives:

stay at
stay with
stay over
stay for
stay during

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