HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reception
Exterior
Lounge
Reception
Shared kitchen facilities

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Boston Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Boston Public Garden
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Boston Common
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Boston

With a stay at HI Boston - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Boston, within a 10-minute walk of Boston Opera House and Boston Public Garden. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Boston Common and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Quincy Market.

What's nearby

  • Boston Public Garden - 6 min walk
  • Boston Common - 9 min walk
  • Quincy Market - 17 min walk
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 18 min walk
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive

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 free breakfast, a quick walk to Boston Common
HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of HI Boston - Hostel. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • 24 hours off-site parking within 0.1 mi (USD 24 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: USD 24 per night (0.1 mi away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, 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
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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. 568 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too expensive for what it is
It's just a hostel. Crazy expensive for a bed though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chih-yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with great position and great service!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to restaurants public transportation is nearby and close to south station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, great location, professional and well stocked facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just what I needed for one night in the city of Boston. Felt safe even with 5 other people in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable place to have your stuff stored while walking around the town of Boston. Good place to sleep during the night
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed twice so far and will always stay here while traveling solo. As a solo female, I always feel very safe and welcomed. Very clean and the area has amazing food. The Dumpling Cafe was devine and there's a pizza place two doors down that sells slives bigger than your head. I always wake up incredibly early and can be sure to find coffee ready to go in the dining hall. Fantastic place!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for a what it was. Cheap, free breakfast. Bed was clean, bathrooms were clean. Chinatown is right outside the doors and Downtown is a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again
I had a lovely stay at this hostel! It’s conveniently located close to South Station. The bed was comfortable, bathroom was clean and spacious, staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was simple but filling. I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Aditya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stay was comfortable. However, the property said they validate parking and scanned my ticket. When I try to leave the parking garage, I see that my card is charged $60 for parking which is ridiculous. Really disappointed with this.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shubham

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean well appointed hostel. We stayed in a private room with an ensuite which was larger than expected, clean and had a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was excellent, the staff helpful and the location. Other than a bit of noise from one of the dorms on our floor on the first night (which stopped when people asked them to keep the noise down) it was surprisingly quiet. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Student review
It was pretty good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tauchi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024