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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
Shared kitchen facilities
Lounge
Reception
Exterior

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$322
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Explore the area

Map
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 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 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
(18 reviews)

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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 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 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

  • ‪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 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 8 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Boston - Hostel on 28 July 2025 start from AU$322.17, 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. 601 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1000 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

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel ever, everything was wonderful during my stay… I would recommend it without a doubts.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moyuru

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiorella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, good location and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
bathrooms smelled like porta pottys, roommates were loud, no enforced quiet times, staff were cordial but not nice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Han Nah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hostel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. location very central and easy to get to from the train station. Bunk beds in the dorms are solid, meaning that the person on the bottom bunk doesn't get thrown around when the person on the top bunk moves. They also have curtains, lights and charging docks. Bathrooms are shared but they are a single room each with toilet and shower so you get the space to yourself. They will give you a towel and bed sheets. Free breakfast is decent. Items I saw everyday are: apples, bagels, bread, margarine, peanut butter, cream cheese, jelly, reconstituted fruit juice, cereals, rolled oats, plain yoghurt, flavoured yoghurt, coffee, herbal tea, milk. Items I saw at some point include oranges, toaster waffles, toaster pancakes, crepes in a packet, croissants, ham, cheese, syrup, honey, doughnut pieces. If you want more, you can always buy some extras like eggs/bacon/fruit and make something more substantial in the kitchen. The staff do dishes for you which means there isn't chaos cleaning up. The kitchen is great and there is fridge and cupboard space to store food. I didn't do them but they seem to make a lot of effort to organise activities. Over all it's hard to fault this place. Bring a lock for your locker and some slides to wear in the shower. Bring laundry powder or you can buy some at reception. The laundry situation is a bit confusing, you need an app.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Weiqi, Suwanee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. The room is too warm, everything else is great for the location and price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaesung, Albany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite nice hostel compared to other hostels I experienced before. It was clean. Breakfast was included in the price. One shortcoming is that, on Saturday night (midnight as well), there were clubs close to the hostel, and it was very noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Zitong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Puchun

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

2/10 Terrible

Davide

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hair dryers were not working and they are not present in all bathrooms even big ones. The rooms are dirty, uncomfortable, and it’s way overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, I came to town at South Station, and it didn't take me long to find the place. I just followed a person with a backpack when I found Stuart Street. I remember the area from my time living in Boston and Cambridge. Everything that I needed to do I could do from Hi Boston. The two days I spent with you were fine, and the breakfast was a good way to start the day. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stuff. Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Feels so good to be back in the city. This place is a dream. Safe. Just perfect. 58 yo woman here by self :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natcha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Farah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan Pablo

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed a night there and it was so cold
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel, so impressed! Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DERRICK, Nashville

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the ONLY hostel that I stay at when I complete my annual Boston visit and this is the ONLY hostel you should stay at, as well. There are many restaurants nearby as well as stores and the subway station is only a block away. Clean building, phenomenal staff, and excellent prices is why this is my top pick every year. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024