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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Boston Common

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Reception
Exterior
Lounge
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$283
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar

Explore the area

Map
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Boston Common
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪17 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk chair
Desk
In-room safe
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 continental breakfast. .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. Each morning free breakfast is served. .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 Public Garden - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boston Common - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Quincy Market - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Royale Boston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Teazzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Boston Common
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. 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
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • 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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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)

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 25 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Boston - Hostel on 27 Mar 2025 start from NZ$282.76, 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?

The closest beach to HI Boston - Hostel is Revere Beach (8.4 km).

Does HI Boston - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors love the free continental brekkie here! Served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

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. 576 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1008 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welp after speaking to GM today and voicing my frustrations after maybe letting my emotions get the best of me, I was gladly welcomed back and charged 20 bucks over the going rate for the same room I had to change my own sheets on. I should have literally stayed for free. Can you imagine if you will, making a guest from Iceland or Asia changing their own sheets? Then? Over charging them 20 bucks to make em feel right? Ya know. I've changed my mind.garbage place. Had 2 days to make it right and they continue to crap on me. It's all good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

HYUNSIK

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

AMELIA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very easy check in. The room was extremely hot was the only thing. Great shared common spaces!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room had no heat. I brought it to the attention of the attendant at the desk and they basically told me too bad. I never comment or leave poor reviews, but my overall experience from the facility, my room and the staff was that bad.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanshan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at HI-Boston
I enjoyed my stay at HI-Boston. I like that the shared bathrooms are in the hallway (unlike many hostels, which are in the room) and there are many individual ones available on my floor. The beds are comfy. Big kitchen area with lots of seating. Continental breakfast was ok. The hostel hosted a trivia night on Monday and they offered 2 drinks and snacks for everyone and it was great to hang out with fellow travellers for some fun times. Highly recommended this hostel. I would definitely stay with HI-Boston again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miho

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, cost effective place to stop if you’re traveling
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quietness,clean and safety
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful, understanding people work here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hostel located in Boston. i cannot complain at all about the hostel they done the best and made everyone feel accomodated. I believe the night i was there was a movie night and they invited everyone for it which was nice. My only complaint would be about roommates but that's not the hostels fault it was just luck of the draw. People did not respect the quiet hours and at 5am turned on all lights in the room and left them on and started speaking really loudly and eating food in the room at 6:30 am. On the coat racks some roommates hung dirty underwear ( not swimwear ) which limited me from hanging my stuff and was also gross. Like I said this was not the hostels fault and in future I would go for a mixed room if possible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far my favorite hostel thus far. It’s clean & modern. There’s a pool table, games, a massive kitchen & they even have a daily activity board! The staff was friendly & the bed were comfy I’ll def stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Arda Kagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Overall it was a pretty good experience. I would likely stay here again. However, in tge future, I would hope there would be more of a variety and more protein in the breakfast options.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first hostel experience in Boston. Very nice facilities. Breakfast was not good. The room was adequate and bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
If you are coming to Boston, this is a must stop. If you're American, I give it about a week. If you're from Asia or anywhere in Europe, while spending the same money as me, you're a superstar. Dint try and be friendly bc the staff is 2 faced. If you wanna cook, don't out your food in kitchen bc it will be stolen and the staff doesn't care. I confided in such after watching it happen And they didn't even get out of their chair. Left 20 worth of cold medicine on my bunk shelf and 39 mins after checkout I was told it had been cleaned and they didn't know. Really? The 3 ladies doing rooms can't be found? It's like stealing. Very pretentious and underwhelming. Bring your own cooler and it's not a "continental" bfast. It's toast and maybe a boiled egg. The night shift is prob you're best best but like I said, don't complain in English bc you'll end up like me. Luckily I'll be be back to see Carli and Victor and the whole gang first of the year. Speaking of which. Spend the 18 bucks on the membership bc you will get your money back in 2 stays. After that it's all profit. 20 percent. If you like immaturity, low class and and tolerance for that behavior, this is the place for you. If you are traveling in the upper 48, don't bother. You won't be welcome. They actually have this dumpy lady who "works for them" and all she does is hustle and steal everyday from the residents. She won't change clothes or tell the truth. They adore her. She will steal from you in a heartbeat. Not good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Satish

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

The person answering calls was rude & unhelpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kanami

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too expensive for what it is
It's just a hostel. Crazy expensive for a bed though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chih-yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with great position and great service!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024