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HI Boston - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

Queen Room W/ Ensuite Bath

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

A snack bar/deli, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a library, express check-out, and a lobby fireplace.
HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
HI Boston - Hostel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Boston Common. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and meeting rooms.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Boston Common and 5 minutes by foot from Citizens Opera House
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at HI Boston - Hostel.

This Boston hostel is smoke free.

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
  • Built in 1885
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Offsite parking fee: USD 24 per night (0.1 mi away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI Boston - Hostel.
  • 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. 641 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caliph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very well priced, and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and functional for what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like it here. Clean room, bathroom. Nice shared areas and kitchen. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super helpful. Especially Jonathan. If only the guests sharing the room had consideration for people sleeping and not be very loud every morning at 5am, then it would be brilliant. The accommodation is excellent for solo travellers. My 5th time staying & certainly not my last.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and bathroom, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel was very clean, the staff engaging, shops and restaurants steps away. Parking at a discount in a nearby garage that was very safe and easy in and out. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hostel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and free guides tours
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location, quiet and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yadong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is one of the best I’ve ever stayed in. The common areas on the first and second floors are very spacious and great for relaxing. Each floor also has a place to refill water, which is very convenient. What impressed me the most was the bathrooms — they are extremely clean and well maintained. The hostel also provides free, clean towels for guests to use, which is a really nice touch. The location is excellent as well. It’s only about a 10–15 minute walk from South Station, making it very easy to get around the city. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jiayu

Great clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

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

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily one of my favourite hostels that I've been to in the USA
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

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

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