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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Boston Common in Boston

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 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

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

Private Queen Room Ensuite

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

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

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About the area

Boston

Bay Village stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Bay Village hostel, you'll find Boston Common and Citizens Opera House. Also, Boston Public Garden is within half a mile (1 km) and Faneuil Hall Marketplace is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Boston Common - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Citizens Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Boston Public Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New England Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Chinatown Station - 3 min walk
  • South Station - 10 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Kingdom Dessert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tatte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel near Boston Common in Boston
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.

  • 1 building
  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1885
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 24 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Accessibility

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

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 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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Offsite 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). The tax ID number is C0014510351. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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. 626 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a phenomenal area of Boston. It’s very close to the Commons, China Town, the Theatre District, and is within walking distance (1-2 mile radius) of most major tourist attractions in the downtown area. My wife and I got a private room for one night, it was super barebones, but a very affordable price. The subway theme sort of makes the hostel feel like it was built out of an old parking deck, but overall it wasn’t too bad. Would recommend if you’re looking for cheap accessibility, would not if you’re looking for a high-comfort or romantic room (though a hostel probably shouldn’t be your first pick for that anyway).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anders

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and allotted enough space for the 4 of us. The staff were very helpful and I hung out in the lobby after check out and they had an organized space to hold my luggage. What I absolutely disdained was the layout and the areas of the exits and stairwells. The color on the floors made it feel like a prison. I have this feedback and the staff indicated that this was something others presented as a concern they were working V in. The walls were gray and the spaces were not adequately labeled. It gave a since of gloominess and not a cheerful ambiance because of the all gray walls and feeling you could get stuck in the stairwells if you opted to not take the elevators. Very near the Amtrak and everything was walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's a hostile -- you need to deal with crazy people, children and various personalities - it was a humbling experience and makes me more likely to try it again but with different expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hostel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Saswati

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was chill
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximiliano

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lots of amenities, modern, helpful staff... highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Disha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a private room and it was great for the price and the location. The room was clean and had everything necessary. The staff is friendly and willing to help in anything needed. The area is full of life. It is a great, convenient option for staying in downtown Boston. The hostel is a great option if you need a kitchen or would like to meet people. The place is filled with life and activities. Highly recommended hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rahul

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dorm is okay. Bathroom doesn't have soap, towels etc. Location is good. Wash basin was not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025