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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reception
Reception
Lounge
Shared kitchen facilities
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Boston Common
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Queen Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel in Bay Village
A snack bar/deli, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. 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.
The hostel offers a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of meeting rooms and coworking spaces. This Boston hostel also offers a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff.

HI Boston - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1003 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

Adriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nisarat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

RaeAne, Jeffersonville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is good for the crowd it serves. We were probably too old to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akena, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, breakfast and luggage storage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giusy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect hostel! They have large spaces, every bed has a curtain, the bathroom was clean and the kitchen huge. The best hostel that I found in a whole year traveling around the USA!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Peng

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hair was found on the towels and the actual facility is much worse than the picture showed. Even no eggs for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOH

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an incredible stay at this hostel! The place was exceptionally clean, and I felt safe throughout my visit. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with recommendations or any questions I had. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it easy to meet other travelers. The location was convenient, with easy access to public transportation and nearby attractions. The rooms were comfortable, well-maintained, and offered great value for the price. If you’re looking for a safe, clean, and friendly place to stay, this hostel is a perfect choice. I will definitely stay here again next time I’m in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shillana, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hostel! Super conveniently located with 100s of restaurants all around, and easy access to mass transit. I'm still trying to figure out how to get one of their eco-friendly water saving shower heads in my home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One of the best hostels I have stayed in over many years of travel staying in hostels. Paul
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahya

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

8/10 Good

Egemen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hophni

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID K

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

Interactions at an Ideal Location

My favorite things about HI Boston are the interactions with people from all over the world and its ideal location for walking Boston with American history forefront and center. Considering the multi-guests rooms, shared bathrooms, and open community spaces including the kitchen, the staff does a superb job of keeping the place clean and orderly. The desk staff is upbeat and always willing to be as helpful as needed..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how did the activities for the guests in the hostel. Good ambience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
every room and bath was brand new sparkling new furnishings check out the bathrooms on first and second floor
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sree Harsha

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

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

L🍀VE B🫶ST❤️ON

Great activities, staff helpful,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hostel right in the middle of Chinatown

I loved everything about this hostel! We booked a private room and since it’s a hostel, we weren’t expecting much. To our surprise, the room was big and had everything we needed. Staff are always helpful and accommodating. Location is in the middle of chinatown so a lot of the tourist spots were within walking distance. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welp after speaking to GM today and voicing my frustrations after maybe letting my emotions get the best of me, I was gladly welcomed back and charged 20 bucks over the going rate for the same room I had to change my own sheets on. I should have literally stayed for free. Can you imagine if you will, making a guest from Iceland or Asia changing their own sheets? Then? Over charging them 20 bucks to make em feel right? Ya know. I've changed my mind.garbage place. Had 2 days to make it right and they continue to crap on me. It's all good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

HYUNSIK

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024