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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reception
Dining
Reception
Shared kitchen facilities
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Place, Boston Public Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪8 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
(38 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
(14 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
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

8.4 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)
  • 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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About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute 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.

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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. 627 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Padraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff extremely helpful but I had serious problems finding the place from South Station. Very easy once you have found it but I asked several people for directions n was given different directions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have to card in to the doors to get into foyer. They do offer locks for your small storage in your room. The beds are not very anchored and very squeaky so try not to roll too much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Worked well for our needs. Nothing fancy, but worked well for the price and a solid option for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got there and wanted to take a shower. I made a mistake! The cleanliness left a lot to be desired. Claustrophobes beware: I was locked in the toilet for 20 minutes because the lock was jammed. After a bitter struggle, I managed to open the lock and was told “I don't know what to tell you, use the bathroom next door (initially for disabled people)”. Just a passable welcome. On the other hand, I slept quite well (but there were 3 of us in a dormitory for 8, so this probably doesn't reflect a real-life situation). Mind you, this is all just my experience, and perhaps an unlucky streak on my part!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel , I love the the idea that they make events every day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ideal and good price for the city centre , staff were excellent and they very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dontavius

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Zenaida

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kayla

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and lovely atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean, with lots of great seating and work spaces available. The bed was very comfortable and the room was the perfect temperature for sleeping. I really enjoyed the Welcome Party and Pub Tour that was offered - it was well-organized and a very fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is outstanding. The value for the Boston area is really competitive. I spent 3 sleepless nights on a noisy dorm bunkbed. I had 3 loud snorers and a cryer in the room also cell phone disruptions. The dorms are certainly a let down. The pictures made me expect “pod-style” sleeping…but it was just old school bunkbeds with curtains…very poor disrupted sleeping. Overall, I like the concept and design of the place. Pods would be a great update for this property. The bathrooms worked well. Might stay again…not sure. Location was the best part.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret

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

4/10 Poor

Alisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were really awkward and hard to talk too. Asked for my bedsheet to be changed a few times. Never happened.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel property itself was great. The surrounding area of boston that it was in was a bit sketchy at night though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DESMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good for the value! Hostels are not hotels - you aren't guaranteed a spotless, private experience because the rooms and bathrooms are shared with other hostel dwellers, so keep in mind. That said, counter staff and housekeeping seemed very attentive and professional to me. I loved the clean kitchen (with free coffee!) and the spacious common areas. The location is great too: there's an enormous park just a few blocks away and I enjoyed the nearby restaurants in Chinatown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYBETH

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around amazing will be staying there anytime I have a trip to Boston! I felt very safe and secure happy I chose that hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were adequate, not great for a tall person but adequate. The staff were wonderful, kind, helpful and the outings that happen maybe twice a week created some community. (I went on the pub crawl.) I enjoyed my hostel expedience overall. I wonder if the staff could communicate in various ways (signs in the hallways and rooms in addition to the printed handout) to new guests to avoid behaviors that are obtrusive to others. For example, a roommate spent at least a half hour to hour every morning around 7 am rummaging through his suitcase under his bed. There was no attempt at being quiet either. This could have been done the night before!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025