It is challenging to envisage one model of reception system to be applied everywhere in Europe. Social systems and living standards are very different and often influenced by local habits and cultural traditions. We believe however, that it is possible to make a principled choice for hospitality, which implies reception models ensuring dignified living conditions, fostering autonomy and privacy and allowing close contacts with the local community. Based on this belief and on our experience, in this document we further detail what are the necessary elements for qualitative reception models.