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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property
Grab a snack from the deli and plan your day near Cutler Majestic Theatre with helpful staff and easy access to Boston attractions.

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HI Boston Hostel sits in the heart of the city, welcoming guests with a continental breakfast each morning. Visitors can browse books in the cozy library, handle laundry on-site, connect to WiFi from their rooms, or relax by the lobby fireplace after exploring the city.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 400
AED 465 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Queen Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bay Village, a neighborhood in Boston, HI Boston - Hostel is near the airport and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Public Garden and Boston Common, while Citizens Opera House and Boston Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at TD Garden. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Boston travel guide
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Map
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116

What's nearby

  • Boston Common showcases lush greenery and city skyline under a clear blue sky during a sunny day
    Boston Common
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boston Opera House showing street scenes and signage
    Citizens Opera House
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Boston Public Garden showing a statue or sculpture, a garden and flowers
    Boston Public Garden
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace showing a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture
    Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New England Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views
    New England Aquarium
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Chinatown Station
    3 min walk
  • South Station
    10 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sweet Kingdom Dessert
    2 min walk
  • Tatte
    3 min walk
  • Bar Moxy
    2 min walk
  • El Jefe's Taqueria
    3 min walk
  • Panera Bread
    1 min walk

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

Hostel near Boston Common
Located close to Citizens Opera House and Boston Public Garden, HI Boston - Hostel provides a library, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and a water dispenser
  • Coworking spaces, a 24-hour front desk, and secured bicycle storage
  • A billiards/pool table, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 99 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and electrical adapters/chargers

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Boston - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Boston - Hostel?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Boston - Hostel on 9 March 2026 start from AED 400, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at HI Boston - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at HI Boston - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Boston - Hostel located?

Located in Bay Village, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Boston Common, Citizens Opera House, and Boston Public Garden. Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Chinatown Station and Tufts Medical Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room and amenities. Staff was friendly. Nice place to stay in Boston on a budget. Very close to Wang Center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good kitchen amenities, bathrooms are private but water pressure/shower could be better maintained. Friendly staff and great activities offered. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lots of amenities, modern, helpful staff... highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops and restaurants nearby walking distance to South Station
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was on point with everything. Will definitely come back if I’m back in Boston
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very nice and helpful.The hostel was very clean and beautiful. The hostel is surrounded by eateries and there’s also a cvs and 7-11 nearby. There’s also a train station a few minutes away and a bus stop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest and nicest hostels I’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

bayleah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Staff helpful and nice Overall place nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and I felt safe as a solo female traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel. Clean, friendly, safe. Great location. The staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall pretty good. Blanket was way too thin for winter in Boston! I had to take the top bunk’s (empty bed)! The area is nice and Boston is very safe, esp downtown. I’d come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in Boston or a hostel. Place was well kept and staff were friendly. I plan to return in the near future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

César Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the group activities. I've stayed in several hostels and I've never seen anything like this. It really promotes camaraderie among guests and creates an amazing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a private room and it was great for the price and the location. The room was clean and had everything necessary. The staff is friendly and willing to help in anything needed. The area is full of life. It is a great, convenient option for staying in downtown Boston. The hostel is a great option if you need a kitchen or would like to meet people. The place is filled with life and activities. Highly recommended hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fine; happy w the amenities; not great noise protection from noises in the hallways
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

lovely stay !!

friendly staff, clean accommodations, and respectful dorm mates. plenty of bathrooms and accessible water filling stations. key card worked every time without issues. surrounding area feels safe and there is plenty of food nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect place to rest my head after a day at the convention and the location was fantastic! Lots of great shops and food nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jackson

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a few nights and had a great experience overall. The common area was lively and welcoming, and the bathrooms were very clean. Staff were super helpful—I accidentally badged out once and they quickly gave me a spare key card with no fuss. My room was a bit noisy since it faced the street, but that’s to be expected given the location. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wentian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here numerous times over the years and it never disappoints. The common areas are so comfortable and spacious, while the beds offer plenty of privacy and the thick walls & doors shut out noise - I have never had a bad night of sleep here. Many thanks to the reception staff on the morning of my arrival and later at check-in - I really benefited from that extra half hour ! Look forward to my next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Price and location were good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025