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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reception
Reception
Exterior
Shared kitchen facilities
Dining

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
  • 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)
  • 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
(17 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 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
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 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