About this property
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 HI Boston hostel have individual lockers. Guests can choose between women’s, men’s, or all-gender accommodations. Private rooms boast private bathrooms. Guests of HI Boston hostel can meet new friends over a game of billiards in the game room or relax in the TV room. Grab and go snacks, drinks, and sundries are available for purchase on-site. Bike storage is available. Plenty of shopping and dining are within 5 minutes’ walk of HI Boston. Guests can enjoy organized activities that take them to tourist attractions and local hot spots. HI Boston 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
- Elevator
Sustainability
- LEED
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- John
United States
“What I like about the property its close to the sport events for me.” - Fernanda
United States
“It’s very clean, the staff is nice, and they have a lot of facilities like kitchen, laundry that it’s nice for a long stay.” - Abdurrahman
United States
“It's in a very central location, so you can walk to almost everything. The beds are nice. The rooms are well-designed. There are plenty of bathrooms in the building, and they are very clean” - Yulia
United States
“Location, staff, plenty of restrooms, kitchen with lockers, quiet room” - Vera
Sweden
“location was great, some staff were attentive and helpful, the hostel organized fun tours and activities. The bed was comfortable, nice hangout area with pool, enough private bathrooms and showers” - Jenifer
United States
“Everything. Place was super amazing I'll stay here anytime I come through. Staff was the best” - Brooke
United States
“very comfotable, very cozy and very welcoming place to be” - Thùy
Vietnam
“Room clean, bed comfortable, common place look nice and convince” - Venera
United States
“So modern, bed is comfy, outlets in bed. Kitchen is so huge , bathroom is clean, stuff is polite🥰” - Andrew
United States
“I love the tour guide. They were so knowledgeable of the history of the area is very informative of a lot of local establishments.”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
Hosteling International is a member based organization.
Guests under the age of 18 must check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.
Alcohol is not permitted in the 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.
This hostel has accessible features and designated rooms; please contact the hostel directly to ensure availability.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.