A hostel in the heart of Colindale (3)

I believe the answer is:

inn

'a hostel' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'in the heart of colindale' is the wordplay.
'the heart of' indicates the central letters.
The middle of 'colindale' is 'n'.
'in'+'n'='INN'

(Other definitions for inn that I've seen before include "pubs?" , "Pub with lodging" , "Old hostelry for travellers" , "Hostel" , "Country pub, often with accommodation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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