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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Relax in the stylish lobby with comfortable seating and city views.
Enjoy meals in a stylish dining area with large windows offering a city view.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a large flat-screen TV.
Effortlessly cook and prepare meals in this well-equipped kitchen with multiple sinks and ample counter space.
Located in the heart of the city, this building offers a glimpse into urban living.

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

View all photos for Standard Male Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Male only (Shared bathroom)

Cozy sleeping quarters with bunk beds, each equipped with a mattress, pillows, and a blanket.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Female Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Female only (Shared bathroom)

Cozy bunk bed setup with a wooden headboard and neatly made bed, featuring blue curtains for added privacy.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Male Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Male only (Shared bathroom)

Cozy bunk bed setup with a wooden headboard and neatly made bed, featuring blue curtains for added privacy.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Mixed Dorm - 4 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

Cozy bunk bed setup with a wooden headboard and neatly made bed, featuring blue curtains for added privacy.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Female Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Female only (Shared bathroom)

Cozy sleeping quarters with bunk beds, each equipped with a mattress, pillows, and a blanket.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

Experience the vibrant city view from this stylish room, featuring a large bed, desk, and artwork.

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Mixed Dorm - 6 Bed Dorm - Mixed (Shared bathroom)

Cozy sleeping quarters with bunk beds, each equipped with a mattress, pillows, and a blanket.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Compact dormitory room with bunk beds and functional design.

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Compact dormitory room with bunk beds and functional design.

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Boston

With a stay at HI Boston - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Boston, within a 10-minute walk of Boston Opera House and Boston Public Garden. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Boston Common and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Quincy Market.
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What's nearby

  • Boston Common - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Copley Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Quincy Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • TD Garden - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Royale Boston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Teazzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Boston Common
HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of HI Boston - Hostel.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (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.
  • Lift
  • 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 organised 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

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. 613 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 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

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, definitely would visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel experience! Staff was nice and helpful, the room was affordable, guests are polite, free breakfast and activities, walkable to food, shopping, bars, and public transportation. Very fun!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missed my train and happy to have found this my first time at a hostel. Will stay here again when visiting Boston
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff right downtown with cool daily activities and free breakfast. Towel and bed linen included. Pool table and lots of space to hang around if rainy day Highly recommended and seriously underated compared to expensive hotels in the suburbs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good, near Boston Common
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff. Super clean areas
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MELVIN

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

Great place - clean and $ , but snoring & smells

The location is awesome! Right next to Chinatown and the "T" metro. Very clean and professionally run. They have a room of rooms and free breakfast. One downside is the chance of snoring roommates. Bring a sleep headset/earplugs and eye masks to keep light from waking you. The irony is some guests get angry at others, but don't realize they snore too... If not louder! Also, people come and go at all times of day and night. Since the other guests are young adults, showering is apparently optional... Or deodorant is. Room ended up being very warm with 5-6 occupancy, which have the young men a "locker room" aroma. Other than that, I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice and well organized hostel offering activities if you wish to socialize. Local dining is within a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have just returned from 5 nights staying here over marathon weekend. I was so happy I chose the hostel. The location was superb. The hostel was full of runners from all over the world. There were lots of events the hostel put on. The breakfasts were great, plenty of choice and lots of carbohydrates!! I was in a dormitory so it’s a good idea to take ear plugs. I was traveling on my own and met some lovely people! It was a memorable trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that I stayed has 3 windows facing outside so there was some car noises. But the shower has good water pressure and very hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shared recreation & dining areas, cozy and clean private room. Were allowed an early check in after requesting it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I had a great time. They put together a group and took us down to the parade.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel ever, everything was wonderful during my stay… I would recommend it without a doubts.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moyuru

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiorella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, good location and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
bathrooms smelled like porta pottys, roommates were loud, no enforced quiet times, staff were cordial but not nice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025