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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to Boston Common

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HI Boston Hostel sits in the heart of the city, welcoming guests with a continental breakfast each morning. Visitors can browse books in the cozy library, handle laundry on-site, connect to WiFi from their rooms, or relax by the lobby fireplace after exploring the city.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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)

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
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 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
(14 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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
(18 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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Private Queen Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 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)

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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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116

What's nearby

  • Boch Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Boston Public Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boston Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Newbury Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boston Common - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chinatown Station - 2 min walk
  • South Station - 10 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Kingdom Dessert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tam - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tora Ramen - ‬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, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • A billiards/pool table, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Secured bicycle storage, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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. 626 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

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

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

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was on point with everything. Will definitely come back if I’m back in Boston
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice inside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great experience !!
Stayed 4 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

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and lovely atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel. Clean, friendly, safe. Great location. The staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in Boston or a hostel. Place was well kept and staff were friendly. I plan to return in the near future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff clean facilities good security
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around amazing will be staying there anytime I have a trip to Boston! I felt very safe and secure happy I chose that hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vibe. Didn’t love paying extra to Expedia but that’s not HI Bostons fault. Book direct!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it's a hostel and yet it's quiet. That's a pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wentian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here numerous times over the years and it never disappoints. The common areas are so comfortable and spacious, while the beds offer plenty of privacy and the thick walls & doors shut out noise - I have never had a bad night of sleep here. Many thanks to the reception staff on the morning of my arrival and later at check-in - I really benefited from that extra half hour ! Look forward to my next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need better parking
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munnesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Worked well for our needs. Nothing fancy, but worked well for the price and a solid option for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel property itself was great. The surrounding area of boston that it was in was a bit sketchy at night though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the most comfortable bed I’ve ever had in a hostel and maybe one of the best in any hotel as well. The amenities were great as was the staff. The layout of the hostile was well thought out and there were plenty of plugs and outlets and storage spaces everywhere. I would highly recommend this place and I will likely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness of the property is that the rooms have special buck beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Price and location were good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use heat
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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