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 Boston – Hostelling International have individual lockers. Guests can choose between female, male, or mixed accommodations. Private rooms boast en suite bathrooms. Guests of Hostelling International - Boston can relax in the game room complete with billiards and TV. A coffee bar and vending machines offering snacks and drinks are on-site. Bike storage is available. Plenty of shopping and dining are within 5 minutes’ walk of Hostelling International – Boston. Guests can enjoy organized activities that take them to tourist attractions and local hot spots. 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Boston, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Claudia
    Italy Italy
    Really good breakfast, comfy room, nice common areas, funny activities.
  • Mia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and very spacious lots of bathrooms
  • Angeline
    Singapore Singapore
    Perfect location - centrally located and convenient to get to anywhere. No alcohol and cigarettes in the hostel. Quiet period is from 10pm-7am, which is good. It avoids party people that may interrupt my stay. Facilties of the hostel are good...

Property surroundings

Facilities of HI Boston Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Lift
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Billiards
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

HI Boston Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express HI Boston Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Hostelling International is a member based organization.

Guests under the age of 18 must check in with a parent or official guardian and can only stay in private accommodations with family members. Shared dorm accommodations are allowed for guests ages 18 or older.

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.

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.

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

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about HI Boston Hostel

  • HI Boston Hostel is 0.6 miles from the centre of Boston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at HI Boston Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • HI Boston Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards

  • Check-in at HI Boston Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.