HI Boston - Hostel

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

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HI Boston - Hostel

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Lounge
Front of property - evening/night
Private Queen Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reception

Overview of HI Boston - Hostel

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Your area essentials

19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Popular LocationRock&Rye1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPenang1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBoston Opera House5 min walk
  • AirportBoston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)14 min drive

Room options

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private Queen Room Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boston

HI Boston - Hostel is located in Bay Village, a neighborhood in Boston, and is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Public Garden, while Boston Opera House and Cutler Majestic Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out.

What's nearby

  • Boston Opera House - 5 min walk
  • Boston Public Garden - 6 min walk
  • Boston Common - 9 min walk
  • Copley Square - 15 min walk
  • Boston Convention and Exhibition Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - 2 min walk
  • El Jefe's Taqueria - 3 min walk
  • Teazzi - 3 min walk
  • The Tam - 2 min walk
  • Jaho Coffee & Tea - 1 min walk

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel near Boston Common
Located close to Cutler Majestic Theatre and Boston Opera House, 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, a billiards/pool table, and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 99 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

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
  • Built in 1885
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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
For more details, 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

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
Tax ID - C0014510351
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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, and a first aid kit
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 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.

How much is parking at HI Boston - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

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 Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston Opera House, and Boston Public Garden. Boston Common is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away. Chinatown Station and Tufts Medical Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruoyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hostel and nice roommate. However something wrong with the conditioner, making really weird loud sound at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Shadi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful and lovely! The rooms were great as well, it didn’t feel cramped and everyone had their own space
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sreeparna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience on a two day stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a reasonable alternative to expensive hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way better than I expected! Free breakfast, clean, great location and met awesome people. Loved the free events they offered too :)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024