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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Citizens Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Public Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

A snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a library, express check-out and a fireplace at reception.
HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.
HI Boston - Hostel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Boston Common. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and meeting rooms.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Boston Common and 5 minutes on foot from Citizens Opera House
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.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
The maximum length of stay at this property is 14 days.
Guests 17 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Guests 17 years of age and under cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.
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

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lakhvinder

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good kitchen amenities, bathrooms are private but water pressure/shower could be better maintained. Friendly staff and great activities offered. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caliph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very well priced, and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Col

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel was a good experience overall. It was very clean in the rooms and in the kitchen area. I would recommend Hostel Boston to anybody looking for a clean simple stay. The staff made a great effort to clean the bathrooms and maintain the hostel. The kitchen area was handy in the sense that one can make a meal or sit down to eat. Definitely looking to go back for longer stay when I return to Boston again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We’re in our 40’s… so we got a private room with its own bathroom. It was much more affordable than anything else in the area. The room was SMALL but just what we needed for two nights where we’d mostly be out of the room exploring the area. It was clean, safe, and felt friendly.
Clean bathroom
Entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops and restaurants nearby walking distance to South Station
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall pretty good. Blanket was way too thin for winter in Boston! I had to take the top bunk’s (empty bed)! The area is nice and Boston is very safe, esp downtown. I’d come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
so far so good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chekhov

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Chicago

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very nice and helpful.The hostel was very clean and beautiful. The hostel is surrounded by eateries and there’s also a cvs and 7-11 nearby. There’s also a train station a few minutes away and a bus stop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngsang

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jihyun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, Clean room !! Sharing the bathroom? It wasn't inconvenient because there were many bathrooms on one floor !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and bathroom, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fine; happy w the amenities; not great noise protection from noises in the hallways
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Tried to cancel the room and couldn’t. Called Expedia and was hung up on ☹️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and free guides tours
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025