About this property
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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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
- Elevator
Sustainability
LEED
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christie
United States“Great location near Chinatown and the park. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby. Offers walking tours and pub crawls. Large shared bathrooms.” 
Marlene United States“The hostel maintained a high standard of cleanliness, and the staff provided excellent service. Its proximity to numerous attractions further enhances its appeal. We highly recommend this establishment and would consider it for future accommodations.”- The United States“The location isnt bad & in decent walking distance to where the bus to and fro airport is.”
- Tetiana United States“Nice hostel, you have everything, you need: private bed with curtains, socket and a light, linens and towel, a locker for your luggage. Enough of bathrooms at the floor, I never had troubles with occupied one. A lot of cooking spots in the...”
- Favell United States“The location was great. Near the train station. Edge of Chinatown with it’s fantastic restaurants. Plenty of communal spaces in the hostel. Great vibe.”
Brie
Israel“It’s so pretty has tones of activities places to seat and just know other people it’s close to the subway and they have guided tours.”- Anna United States“I got all I needed: a nice clean bed and a shower. And location is very convenient”
- Hercules
Greece“Very convenient location, near metro stations and the city center is reachable on foot within 15 minutes.” - Li United States“It’s very new and clean. There are many bathrooms outside the bedrooms. The staff are friendly.”
- Jonathan United States“I landed in Boston after Midnight and needed to be near the Union Station. This was the best value close by where I need to be the next day.”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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.
This hostel has accessible features and designated rooms; please contact the hostel directly to ensure availability.
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.
