3)Features

3. Features

# Features of Nearby Hostels

Nearby Hostels comes with several robust features that help both users and administrators manage and interact with hostel data. Below is a detailed breakdown:

## 1. Hostel Management (Admin Only)
- **Add, Edit, and Delete Hostels**: Admins can create new hostels with complete details, including name, description, contact info, and pricing.
- **Image Management**: Upload and display multiple images per hostel using Cloudinary, with a primary image designation.
- **Categories & Filters**: Admins can assign categories such as price range, room types, amenities, and atmosphere.
  
## 2. Ratings & Reviews
- **5-Star Rating System**: Users can rate hostels on various aspects like overall quality, cleanliness, value, and atmosphere.
- **Verified Reviews**: Only authenticated users can leave reviews.
- **Average Rating Calculation**: The system automatically calculates and displays an average rating for each hostel.

## 3. Advanced Search & Filtering
- **Filters**: Users can filter hostels based on amenities, location types, price ranges, and atmosphere.
- **Sort Options**: Choose from multiple tabs like "Top Rated," "Budget Friendly," "Latest," etc.

## 4. User Authentication & Admin Roles
- **Firebase Auth Integration**: Secure login and role-based access for admins and super admins.
- **Admin Dashboard**: Admins have control over hostel listings, categories, and user reviews.

## 5. UI/UX Improvements
- **Modern UI Design**: Clean, modern, and responsive UI using Tailwind CSS.
- **Swiper Slider for Images**: Hostel images are displayed in a Swiper slider for a seamless browsing experience.

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For more details, check out the [API Documentation](./api.md) and the [Setup Guide](./setup.md).