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

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at HI Boston - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Boston Common. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and meeting rooms.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Boston Opera House and Boston Public Garden

HI Boston - Hostel ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for HI Boston - Hostel

Everyone (4)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 21 May 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 May 2019 by Douglas

Thanks for the four stars!

4 out of 5
Wc könnten öfters repariert/gewartet werden. Sonst super Hostel.

Posted by on 28 Mar 2022

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4 out of 5
They are very friendly and accommodating. The room gives you what you need to be an eco responsible traveler. Also I live the self service breakfast. I will come again.

Posted by on 18 Jan 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Jan 2020 by Douglas

Thanks for the great review, and thanks for staying at HI Boston! We're glad you enjoyed it! Safe Travels!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 25 Apr 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Apr 2019 by Douglas

Thanks for the four stars! Glad you enjoyed your stay at HI Boston!

Property Features

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1885
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Back Bay Station (1.6 km / 1 mi)
  • Metro station: Chinatown Station (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)

Room Amenities

HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer available
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 3 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 fire extinguisher, 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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). The tax ID number is C0014510351. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Mobile payments
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Apple Pay
  • Quiet hours are enforced
  • Quiet hours start time - 11:00 PM
  • Quiet hours end time - 7:00 AM
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • State tax ID - C0014510351
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Off site 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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).
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