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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reception
Exterior
Reception
Dining
Shared kitchen facilities

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men 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 Public Garden - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boston Common - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Quincy Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • TD Garden - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Kingdom Dessert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tam - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tora Ramen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute 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.

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

Reviews

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and lovely atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean, with lots of great seating and work spaces available. The bed was very comfortable and the room was the perfect temperature for sleeping. I really enjoyed the Welcome Party and Pub Tour that was offered - it was well-organized and a very fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is outstanding. The value for the Boston area is really competitive. I spent 3 sleepless nights on a noisy dorm bunkbed. I had 3 loud snorers and a cryer in the room also cell phone disruptions. The dorms are certainly a let down. The pictures made me expect “pod-style” sleeping…but it was just old school bunkbeds with curtains…very poor disrupted sleeping. Overall, I like the concept and design of the place. Pods would be a great update for this property. The bathrooms worked well. Might stay again…not sure. Location was the best part.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret

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

4/10 Poor

Alisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were really awkward and hard to talk too. Asked for my bedsheet to be changed a few times. Never happened.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel property itself was great. The surrounding area of boston that it was in was a bit sketchy at night though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DESMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good for the value! Hostels are not hotels - you aren't guaranteed a spotless, private experience because the rooms and bathrooms are shared with other hostel dwellers, so keep in mind. That said, counter staff and housekeeping seemed very attentive and professional to me. I loved the clean kitchen (with free coffee!) and the spacious common areas. The location is great too: there's an enormous park just a few blocks away and I enjoyed the nearby restaurants in Chinatown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYBETH

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around amazing will be staying there anytime I have a trip to Boston! I felt very safe and secure happy I chose that hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were adequate, not great for a tall person but adequate. The staff were wonderful, kind, helpful and the outings that happen maybe twice a week created some community. (I went on the pub crawl.) I enjoyed my hostel expedience overall. I wonder if the staff could communicate in various ways (signs in the hallways and rooms in addition to the printed handout) to new guests to avoid behaviors that are obtrusive to others. For example, a roommate spent at least a half hour to hour every morning around 7 am rummaging through his suitcase under his bed. There was no attempt at being quiet either. This could have been done the night before!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

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

Conhecer gente!!!

Hotel é bem organizado e limpo, recepção educada e receptiva. Todos os dias tem eventos feitos pelo próprio hostel, onde da para conhecer bastante os locais e pessoas novas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness of the property is that the rooms have special buck beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like how they organize and provide activities for their residents forming new friendships, connections and a small community. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUCIA

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super convenient, reasonable price, people are respectul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isatu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here anytime I come to Boston
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thereasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good vibe.. helpful staff, diverse group of people enjoying LIFE!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Octavious

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not worth the savings.

While the room was private and relatively cheap, the mattress and pillows were incredibly uncomfortable, the thermostat didn't change the temperature at all, there were no amenities like microwaves or mini-fridges in the rooms (there were communal amenities but I don't trust the people I know not to steal my food, let alone a stranger), and the floors were bare concrete. I understand this is a hostel but when I booked a private room I figured it would come with the amenities expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. And good stay for a hostel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAE HOON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
will be there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025