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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
Exterior
Dining
Shared kitchen facilities
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 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
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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

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Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 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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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 Public Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boston Common - 8 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tam - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tora Ramen - ‬2 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.

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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 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Boston - Hostel on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$244.48, 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.

Reviews

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. And good stay for a hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAE HOON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
will be there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Clean and well equiped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Himanshi

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

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alecia

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Never Again!! Where’s the Customer Service!?

The staff were very inconsiderate. Upon arrival we did not get a hello or anything. The clerk just told me what I owed annd gave us keys. There was no instruction on what doors had to have key entrance locked r anything. Checkout was even worse. A bus and parked cars were at the unloading area forever. I went to the desk clerk and said, I have a question to which the clerk responded, laughing, well I have an answer. When I asked where to park to load our luggage, the response was good luck finding a parking spot close by. I Would NEVER stay here again and would not recommend it to anyone else. I have currently been in the lobby 40 MINUTES since checkout and there is still no loading spot available. My husband is still driving around trying to find a parking spot. It is also terrible that this hostel cannot contract with a closer parking garage so getting your luggage to your car could be done in a different way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single room for 2 is hotel equivalent. For the $ fair value in Boston market, but not more. Program of activities is very good, and discounted prices are a plus. These are better than a hotel would provide.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudrendra

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaustubh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ragini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. The location is really good for walking or talking the T. Also close the the public garden, common, and a lot coffee shops. The walls are a bit then, but people around me were pretty quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Divya

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything I need was there. The bed was comfortable and clean. The staff were also heloful with my inquiries.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junya

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raheem

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lobby is very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Doors are hard to open and slam close making a loud noise, waking everyone else in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best kept hostels I've been to so far
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shigemi

Great location of near Boston common, vicinity of both greens and many activities, such as experiencing history & arts, shopping and dinning’s in walking distance. Hostel has nice rouge in the first floor from which street is visible. Bed are clean, towels are provided at beds and shower rooms. Nice place to stay for exploring the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tomiko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night but it's location was perfect for me. Its located in the Chinatown section so there are great dining options. The room was clean and laid out well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025