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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
Reception
Exterior
Shared kitchen facilities

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$379
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 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 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
  • ‪El Jefe's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Teazzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tam - ‬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 7 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Boston - Hostel on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$378.79, 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. 622 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

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

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love it always
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Price and location were good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

10/10 Excellent

Jowenne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great common areas in the facility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fidel neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
so much noise at night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kouser

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bad experience

very very bad, other people checked in and left during the so-called "quiet hours" - from 1.30 am to 7am, almost every hour woke up due to the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Mcneal

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeeva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Under my bed you can tell that area had not ben clean in a while. I felt that there might have been fleas or bed bugs. I couldn't tell which of the two was biting me. The place is a good location. The free breakfast is great. The price of the Hostel is a bargain
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not my first and not my last time staying. Meeting people from all walks of life is the benefit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alena

La température dans le chambre était 63 F.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary, Easthampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty affordable (for Boston) hostel. Great location near many walkable downtown attractions and the subway. All staff I interacted with were fantastic. A room change request was accommodated. Decent breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derik, Ladson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HI Boston is the best Hostel I've stayed in thus far. The prices are reasonable, the amenities are great, and they have a lot of in-house and out of house activities and excursions. The place is very welcoming, the staff are amazing. The items they have for sale are reasonably priced. Can't say enough good things about my experience. I will definitely choose HI Hostels in future travels!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No blackout curtains
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIEUN

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian, Trabuco Canyon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cold rooms
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025