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HI Boston Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Located in the heart of Boston, this hostel is within 5 minutes’ walk to Boston Common and public transportation. All rooms include free Wi-Fi. Guests have access to a shared kitchen. Dormitory-style rooms at HI Boston hostel have individual lockers. Guests can choose between women’s, men’s, or all-gender accommodations. Private rooms boast private bathrooms. Guests of HI Boston hostel can meet new friends over a game of billiards in the game room or relax in the TV room. Grab and go snacks, drinks, and sundries are available for purchase on-site. Bike storage is available. Plenty of shopping and dining are within 5 minutes’ walk of HI Boston. HI Boston offers several free weekly events including walking tours led by locals, pub tours, welcome parties, and yoga. These events are a great way to learn more about Boston and meet fellow travelers along the way. HI Boston can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Elevator

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Boston, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Availability

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1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 twin bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Gina
United States United States
“Location, facilities, staff & experience was great. Highly recommend.”
Hannah
Denmark Denmark
“I booked last minute and this was a really good find because they had a kitchen and it was clean and really big with nice seating and big bright windows. I was also there for Halloween. I know it was a really good place for that because they had...”
Bettle
United States United States
“great location near trainstation and china town, great food!”
Uğurcan
Austria Austria
“Great location, amazing staff and great events. I learned a lot about Boston through the events (especially the quiz). There is enough of toilets and showers, the area in the second floor is super comfy and great for working.”
Chou
United States United States
“The staff was very friendly and courteous. Location was very suitable as well as transportation nearby.”
Brett
United States United States
“Nice clean facilities at this hostel. I enjoyed the stay very much.”
Thinesnee
Malaysia Malaysia
“The hostel was comfortable and clean. I loved the activities and tours that is organised almost everyday; pity I couldn't attend all of them. The hostel is within walking distance from subway stations, Chinatown and shops. The kitchen is spacious...”
Alvin
United States United States
“I had a great experience staying at HI Boston Hostel! It was my first time booking and staying in a hostel, and it turned out to be such a nice first experience. The staff were really welcoming, and they even host events that help guests meet and...”
Cynthia
United States United States
“Room was clean and staff was helpful; I booked a room with a private bathroom; I thought at least it would have a coffeemaker (with the usual coffee provisions) as standard amenity - no - while coffee is free for the first "2 hours" I have to get...”
Kam
United States United States
“Individual outlets, curtains, community events, proximity of everything”

Area info

House rules

HI Boston Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Hosteling International is a member based organization.

Guests under the age of 18 must check in with a parent or official guardian.

All guests must reside more than 30 miles away from Boston city limits.

Each guest can stay a maximum of 14 days per year at this hostel.

Alcohol is not permitted in the hostel.

Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply.

This hostel has accessible features and designated rooms; please contact the hostel directly to ensure availability.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.