Located in the heart of Boston, this hostel is within 5 minutes’ walk to Boston Common and public transportation. All rooms include free Wi-Fi. Guests have access to a shared kitchen. Dormitory-style rooms at HI Boston hostel have individual lockers. Guests can choose between women’s, men’s, or all-gender accommodations. Private rooms boast private bathrooms. Guests of HI Boston hostel can meet new friends over a game of billiards in the game room or relax in the TV room. Grab and go snacks, drinks, and sundries are available for purchase on-site. Bike storage is available. Plenty of shopping and dining are within 5 minutes’ walk of HI Boston. Guests can enjoy organized activities that take them to tourist attractions and local hot spots. HI Boston can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Boston, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    I liked everything about my stay. The front desk staff and all the workers were very friendly, helpful and just amazing!!! 💃🏽💃🏽👋🏽
  • Lyra
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is great. Super clean, HUGE communal kitchen. Simple but good breakfast. There are wonderful communal spaces throughout and they do activities throughout the week. It is the cleanest hostel bathroom I’ve ever seen. They even provide fresh...
  • Natalie
    United States of America United States of America
    It was super easy to find it near the transit line
  • Akhmedov
    United States of America United States of America
    Extremely clean and all bathrooms are always stocked and in working condition. Staff is very efficient at fixing issues. On my first day I noticed a hook in the bathroom was falling off the wall, the next day it’s been fixed. I loved that every...
  • S
    Samantha
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything. The staff was so helpful. I will be going back soon.
  • Borna
    Croatia Croatia
    Boston hostel layout many interesting activities available daily, eco concious, good location to snoop around, eat out and staff, very pro, all you can want at a reasonable price at least for a Boston caliber. have i mentioned beautifully designed:)
  • Fiston
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Excellent location, Breakfast beyond expectations, room was normal but clean.
  • Gertrude
    China China
    It was close to the center where my meeting was held and the facilities met my expectations
  • Yang
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Those activities hold for the hostelers and the vibe of connection!
  • J
    Jesus
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was good, variation was nice people socializing was great for.

Area info

Amenities of HI Boston Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Elevator

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Pool table

Food & Drink

  • Snack bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs $24 per day.

  • Parking garage

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
HI Boston Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Hosteling International is a member based organization.

Guests under the age of 18 must check in with a parent or official guardian.

All guests must reside more than 30 miles away from Boston city limits.

Each guest can stay a maximum of 14 days per year at this hostel.

Alcohol is not permitted in the hostel.

Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about HI Boston Hostel

  • Guests staying at HI Boston Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
  • HI Boston Hostel is 0.6 miles from the center of Boston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at HI Boston Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • HI Boston Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours
  • Check-in at HI Boston Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.