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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk

Laundry

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Business services

Explore the area

19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116

Boston Opera House
5 min walk
Boston Public Garden
6 min walk
Boston Common
9 min walk
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
17 min drive

Room options

Standard Male Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Male only (Shared bathroom)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Premium Female Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Female only (Shared bathroom)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Premium Male Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Male only (Shared bathroom)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Premium Mixed Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Female Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Female only (Shared bathroom)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Mixed Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Boston Common

A snack bar/deli, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a library, express check-out, and a lobby fireplace.

HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at HI Boston - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Boston Common. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and meeting rooms.

Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Amenities include meeting rooms, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
Within a 10-minute walk of Boston Opera House and Boston Public Garden

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at HI Boston - Hostel.

This Boston hostel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

24 hours off-site parking within 0.1 mi (USD 24 per night)

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

Bike parking
Bike storage
Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Lift
Library
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Business services

Coworking spaces
Meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Fireplace in reception
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Smoke-free property
Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Hairdryer (on request)
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Electrical adapters/chargers
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only

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

This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Offsite parking fee: USD 24 per night (0.1 mi away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Alcohol isn't allowed at HI Boston - Hostel.
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

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

21 Sept 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

20 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Seungwon

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hostel to stay! Room and facilities were clean, and there were enough bathrooms to use and take shower. This hostel also provided breakfast every morning 7am-10am though the menu was simple. You can also store your luggage on the check-out day for free. The only issue that I encountered was the wireless internet in the room. I was unable to connect almost all the time in the room though I could use the internet outside of the room.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Byeongsang

19 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Most staff members are very kind and helpful, but 1-2 staff members are very diplomatic and need to be trained to serve in hospitality industry.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yingchang

19 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

First time in a hostel and it was really nice. Will definitely stay at another HI.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yingchang

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

HANGTAK, BELLEVUE

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Would give IT a second chance

Room was freezing due to air condition problem. Constanly 68 degrees. Hard to relax. Well situated China Town. Enjoyed breakfast with other travelers.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeonggon

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeonggon

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All the things were very excellent but internet was not working in the room.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

12 Sept 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

12 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyeju

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hostel! Staffs were friendly and helpful. The overall facilities were clean and well-managed. The location was perfect to explore other parts of the city. Very walkable and safe. I would stay here again if I have a chance to go back to Boston.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Business traveller

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect hostel with all amenities. Staff was super friendly and upbeat. Very clean i had an early flight out and the whole place was being cleaned at 5am.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

john

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Probably one of the most clean, well organized hostels I have ever stayed at. Staff was great, rooms were clean and safe.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Donovan

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bathrooms/showers are excellent, beds are clean if not super comfortable. Noise from other patrons is a given, breakfast is very barebones, but its complimentary so oh well.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Khulan

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iva

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cheap hostel, breakfast inckluded, so many activities included! Like this place!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chukwunonye C.

Business traveller

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Friendly, clean, peaceful, helpful

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

C

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location social hostel

Centrally located hostel with great mix of ages. Free basic breakfast. Good kitchen. Rooms had ac and desperate shower room. Comfy bed. Plenty of communal space.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Alicia

1 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Loved the location! I got off the train & it was a 10 min walk to the hostel. It’s located in Chinatown so there were PLENTY of Asian restaurants to try (there were also other type of food to try at different restaurants). Very walkable. The TD Garden stadium was a 25-30 min walk away. I enjoyed trivia night that they offered as well. As for the property & staff itself: def poor!! I went to the counter a few times to check-in/ ask a question & there was no greeting. The workers just continued talking to each other or typing on the computer until I said excuse me smh. It was hot af in the building/ rooms. The mysterious AC was “broken” but it’s funny how the panels in 4 different rooms I was able to poke my head in were unattached. Sleeping in an 80 deg F room is unacceptable!! Someone threw up on a couch, I saw the mess around 12a, went down for breakfast @ 8a & it was still there just covered w/paper towels & a fall risk sign smh. The place may cater to college kids & international students but they still deserve better than that!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unable to sleep my roommates have the light on and two of them seems like they are sick they kept coughing the cough is a congestive one sniffing nose. I had to grab my mask good thing I brought some with me.I was afraid I would get sick. The few little sleep I got I wore my mask thank God I had to leave 5:30am to catch my flight.Didn’t like the setting.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

April

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

The price was more affordable than a hotel and it was close to lots of public transportation options. The staff was friendly and helpful. The dorm style rooms had lots of bathrooms close by. You do have to bring or buy a lock for your locker space and the bathrooms are about as clean as a dorm bathroom. It can get stuffy if you are there in summer. Overall, it was about what I would expect for a hostel.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024