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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Boston Common

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Reception
Dining
Exterior
Shared kitchen facilities
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$349
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Explore the area

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19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Boston Common
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Male Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Male only (Shared bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Male Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Male only (Shared bathroom)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Female Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Female only (Shared bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Female Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Female only (Shared bathroom)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Male Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Male only (Shared bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Male Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Male only (Shared bathroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Mixed Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Mixed Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Female Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Female only (Shared bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Female Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Female only (Shared bathroom)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Mixed Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Mixed Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Boston

HI Boston - Hostel puts you in the heart of Boston, within just a 10-minute stroll of Boston Opera House and Boston Public Garden. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Bay Village hostel include Boston Common and Quincy Market.
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What's nearby

  • Boston Common - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Copley Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Quincy Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • TD Garden - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Chinatown Station - 2 min walk
  • South Station - 10 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Kingdom Dessert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • Panera Bread
  • ‪The Tam - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Boston Common
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at HI Boston - Hostel.

This Boston hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1885
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 24 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1885
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Off site parking fee: USD 24 per night (0.1 mi away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
Tax ID - C0014510351
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). The tax ID number is C0014510351. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number C0014510351

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI Boston - Hostel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hostelling International Boston Hostel
Hostelling International Boston
Hostel HI Boston
HI Boston
HI Boston - Hostel Boston
HI Boston - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Boston - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Boston

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HI Boston - Hostel?

HI Boston - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Boston - Hostel?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Boston - Hostel on 24 Aug 2025 start from NZ$348.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to HI Boston - Hostel?

Yep, HI Boston - Hostel is a short 13-minute walk from Carson Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HI Boston - Hostel?

No, HI Boston - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at HI Boston - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at HI Boston - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mayra, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fiquei no quarto compartilhado em 6 mulheres e achei o quarto silencioso, bem limpo e cama confortável, banheiro compartilhado estava sempre limpo. Localização excelente para ir andando a quase todos os pontos turísticos, restaurantes e o bairro chinês estava a uma quadra, e achei perto do aeroporto. Super recomendo, no futuro me hospedaria novamente.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isidora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely to be a part of this temporary community of travelers. People of all ages and walks of life are here, from all around the world. The staff are great, helpful and cordial. The hostel is well organized and maintained. Bathrooms are about one per room, some are equipped with hairdryers. In the shower though you can only wash hair with foamy soap which is annoying. Bring your own shampoo and conditioner. Plenty of lovely spaces to hang out with buddies or sit by yourself. I stayed for five nights in a 6 bed female room and will gladly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect place to rest my head after a day at the convention and the location was fantastic! Lots of great shops and food nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being here was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth the stay! Roomies are generally respectful to noise! All bathrooms are solo bathrooms with full showers and each floor also has accessibility showers! They also allow you to cook your own food with provided kitchen equipment! Also they encourage socializing! Which is great!! 10/10 will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hostel

The best hostel I've ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I loved the place!

I'll definitely be looking for them in any city I travel to in the near future. I loved the place, the staff, and the atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall:This hotel was much nicer than I expected. For a first time Hostel experience, it was better than I had anticipated. Tip: Bring your own lock to secure your locker. If you forget you can buy one. For the price, you cannot beat it. Room Quality:The room was good. Bathroom was good. People in the hostel are all very respectful and mindful. Location: The location is very good. Its not a far walk from alot of places. There are alot of good asian food close by too. Custom Service: All the workers were very friendly and helpful to answer questions. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was awesome and nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, definitely would visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel experience! Staff was nice and helpful, the room was affordable, guests are polite, free breakfast and activities, walkable to food, shopping, bars, and public transportation. Very fun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missed my train and happy to have found this my first time at a hostel. Will stay here again when visiting Boston
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff right downtown with cool daily activities and free breakfast. Towel and bed linen included. Pool table and lots of space to hang around if rainy day Highly recommended and seriously underated compared to expensive hotels in the suburbs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good, near Boston Common
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff. Super clean areas
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MELVIN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place - clean and $ , but snoring & smells

The location is awesome! Right next to Chinatown and the "T" metro. Very clean and professionally run. They have a room of rooms and free breakfast. One downside is the chance of snoring roommates. Bring a sleep headset/earplugs and eye masks to keep light from waking you. The irony is some guests get angry at others, but don't realize they snore too... If not louder! Also, people come and go at all times of day and night. Since the other guests are young adults, showering is apparently optional... Or deodorant is. Room ended up being very warm with 5-6 occupancy, which have the young men a "locker room" aroma. Other than that, I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice and well organized hostel offering activities if you wish to socialize. Local dining is within a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have just returned from 5 nights staying here over marathon weekend. I was so happy I chose the hostel. The location was superb. The hostel was full of runners from all over the world. There were lots of events the hostel put on. The breakfasts were great, plenty of choice and lots of carbohydrates!! I was in a dormitory so it’s a good idea to take ear plugs. I was traveling on my own and met some lovely people! It was a memorable trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025