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Reviews of HI Boston Hostel 3 stars

19 Stuart Street, Theatre District, Boston, MA 02116, United States

#49 of 93 hotels in Boston

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3240 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location, clean property
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No privacy in the bedrooms. Apply a privacy curtain to the beds to help close off light or noise from other people.

    Perfect location. Close to everything or close to a train/bus station that could take you anywhere.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were very cold

    Excellent location. Huge spread for breakfast a lot of amenities within the hostel.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    7.0
    pleasant stay, good breakfast and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 8 - Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    it is expensive as i found the rate on the high end.

    Good Breakfast and location, walking distance to Metro and Bus Stop.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Minor things: but the light from our room broke off and they did not fixed for at least 30 hous after we complained (after that I left the hostel for another trip). Also my bedroom fell of the bunk, which could lead to some injuries.

    Very well-located and very well-structure. Pretty much organized.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Warmth from roommates’
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price is pretty high for me if I want to stay longer

    Location、spaff、roommates

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Liked it very much, clean and very well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed mattress was not bad but could be a bit better.

    Perfect location for sightseeing, bathrooms and rooms were very clean, very friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in All Gender 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is great. Breakfast was free and we were not expecting to have it included.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    OVERALL GOOD
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 9 nights

    WOULD HAVE PREFERRED PRIVATE ROOMS & PRIVATE BATHROOMS

    IT WAS CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    9.0
    Pricey but worth it compared to local alternatives
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside was the price… I know it’s Boston but it was still a hostel!

    I liked that it was a hostel made for travellers and not just to get money from them. They organised free activities, there were no hidden fees, and the vibe was just amazing to get to know other travellers.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Efficient and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is wonderful for exploring the city. Staff are helpful and polite. I stayed in a 4 bunk woman's only dorm, the beds were very comfortable and the lockers were huge! There are plenty of spaces to study, work or just relax. I really appreciated the kitchen. I was able to cook my meals. The only down side is there are no sharp knives, just the plastic safety ones. Which is understandable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Great for solo travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 8 - Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom although sufficient was a bit too awkward for usage for my liking, especially because it was my first time in a dormitory setting, so I wouldn't fully blame HI for it. It is a bit pricey, but is definitely a godsend for solo travellers.

    Liked the location and how close it was to public transport. Also liked the staff at the place and the facilities overall. Good opportunities to talk with random strangers on their own adventures, this was the most memorable aspect.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Its about the most affordable place to spend the night in Beantown.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price. Call me old fashion but $66 to spend a night in a dorm room is dramatic. I know its Boston, but I had my own hotel room in Paris for the same rate.

    Well run hostel. Breakfast was good, Only 2 of us in the dorm.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    A great hostel experience for all kinds of travelers!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It seemed like they needed additional help at the front desk sometimes, but nothing caused any issues

    Great location and overall well organized and maintained property. It was very clean, bathrooms well kept and tended to daily. Staff were helpful. I needed to move from a top bunk to a bottom one and they made it happen right away! I was a bit nervous about a hostel stay being that I’m 40 and have never tried it before, but it was great. Met some really cool fellow travelers of all ages abs backgrounds. It was a great experience

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The cleanness and comfort. Also, the breakfast and staff need some improvement.

    The location, facilities, and organization. The price is very convenient.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even with earplugs, I could hear people late at night talking and laughing in hallway. Beads would creak every time someone moved. Couldn’t sleep due to the noise.

    Great location. Easy walk to South Station and Freedom Trail sights. Facilities were modern.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Completed to Boston standards good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Still an hostel so, a bit pricy! Also quite nosy because of the street very busy during the night.

    Location amazing, super central area

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Not much problems here. If I am being nit picky then I'd say - the ventilation in a couple of bathrooms were not that great and so it stayed super humid inside. Breakfast could be slightly better with more protein options like eggs.

    Location and the vibe of the hostel are the two best things about this hostel. Breakfast was okay not great. Rooms were clean. The locker facility in the rooms were great and also the personal reading light was awesome. Bathrooms were good as well. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom out of the room in the women’s room

    Modern,clean and organized.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some of the staff could be a bit politer.

    10 min walk from train station. Free brakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights

    * Check-out day: I had difficulty to enter in the hostel to pick up my bag. I had no more entrance card to scan. Where is the bell? Or...am I supposed to jump around at the windows? ;) * How does it come that you run out of the mugs during the breakfast time? Hostellers have to drink their morning beverage from a tiny, almost like a shot glass... Respectfully, you are a big hostel, but get more mugs or get your staff to clean them. * Some self-closing doors should not be so 'aggressive'. I felt like the door could hit & squeeze me. * My mattress had some sagging/overuse. Are they too old? Or you should consider rotating/pivoting/turning them time to time. * Boston accommodation is just overpriced... Where do you get that pricing from? ;)

    * Shower rooms are well done. Thank you! * Breakfast included.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect accommodation for backpackers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed frame was a bit noisy, which is not ideal in a shared dorm. The bedroom could also have additional lights (e.g. to read in bed or gather your things in the morning without disrupting others).

    Very nice atmosphere and amazing staff; the location was very good, close to the train station but also to the city center; plenty of restaurants nearby; common areas had multiple amenities and there were activities being organized daily.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness in the restrooms

    The location and the amenities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is in a nice position, close to 3 metro lines and a walking distance to Boston Commons and the Public Garden. It is a welcoming place, neat and clean, and feels very safe

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    I would book it again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Queen Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The A/C didn't work properly, the room felt very hot at night

    The location is very good, close to The Theater area and Boston Common, subway entrances within 2-3 blocks away

    Stayed in May 2024

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