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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Boston Common

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Exterior
Shared kitchen facilities
Reception

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 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
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 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
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Queen Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116

What's nearby

  • Boston Public Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boston Common - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Quincy Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • TD Garden - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

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 near Boston Opera House
Located close to Boston Common and Boston Public Garden, HI Boston - Hostel provides a library, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coworking spaces, a billiards/pool table, and multilingual staff
  • Secured bicycle storage, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 99 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1885
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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

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

Property 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 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Boston - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at HI Boston - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at HI Boston - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Boston - Hostel located?

Located in Bay Village, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Boston Opera House, Boston Public Garden, and Boston Common. Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Chinatown Station and Tufts Medical Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1008 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isatu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here anytime I come to Boston
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. And good stay for a hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thereasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good vibe.. helpful staff, diverse group of people enjoying LIFE!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super convenient, reasonable price, people are respectul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAE HOON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
will be there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best kept hostels I've been to so far
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Clean and well equiped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raheem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lobby is very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single room for 2 is hotel equivalent. For the $ fair value in Boston market, but not more. Program of activities is very good, and discounted prices are a plus. These are better than a hotel would provide.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything I need was there. The bed was comfortable and clean. The staff were also heloful with my inquiries.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Price and location were good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean, convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jowenne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great common areas in the facility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ragini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. The location is really good for walking or talking the T. Also close the the public garden, common, and a lot coffee shops. The walls are a bit then, but people around me were pretty quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect place to rest my head after a day at the convention and the location was fantastic! Lots of great shops and food nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was awesome and nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shigemi

Great location of near Boston common, vicinity of both greens and many activities, such as experiencing history & arts, shopping and dinning’s in walking distance. Hostel has nice rouge in the first floor from which street is visible. Bed are clean, towels are provided at beds and shower rooms. Nice place to stay for exploring the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being here was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hostels! Great location and great gathering & lounging spaces. Convenient to the Orange line T, good restaurants, Boston Commons, and BlueBike depots. My only complaint would be the cleaners banging garbage cans at 5 am.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, definitely would visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junya

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outgoing atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025