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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reception
Shared kitchen facilities
Dining
Reception
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 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
(15 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
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 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
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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

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About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Boston Common
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 breakfast
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Boston Opera House and Boston Public Garden
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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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 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. 608 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 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

kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice and well organized hostel offering activities if you wish to socialize. Local dining is within a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have just returned from 5 nights staying here over marathon weekend. I was so happy I chose the hostel. The location was superb. The hostel was full of runners from all over the world. There were lots of events the hostel put on. The breakfasts were great, plenty of choice and lots of carbohydrates!! I was in a dormitory so it’s a good idea to take ear plugs. I was traveling on my own and met some lovely people! It was a memorable trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that I stayed has 3 windows facing outside so there was some car noises. But the shower has good water pressure and very hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shared recreation & dining areas, cozy and clean private room. Were allowed an early check in after requesting it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I had a great time. They put together a group and took us down to the parade.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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