Located close to Citizens Opera House and Boston Common, 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.
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.
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, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
A billiards/pool table, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
Secured bicycle storage, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
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
Heating and electrical adapters/chargers
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at HI Boston - Hostel?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Boston - Hostel on Nov 1, 2026 start from $236, including 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
HI Boston - Hostel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Great hostel in Boston! Excellent location, very clean, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend it!
Convenient location, friendly and professional staff, spacious kitchen and dining area, and different activities every day to meet new friends. I would love to stay here again.
Clean, great bathroom access, small and comfortable rooms. Good hours for check-in and 24-hour front desk staffing. The lockers were huge and they had locks available at the front for $8. Nice area, right next to China Town.
I do hate a top bunk (lots of knee injuries make the twisting needed to go up and down the ladder hard), and it was a little warm in the room, but as hostels go, it would be hard to do better.
Aside from some relatively full trash bins in the private restrooms (due to patrons’ heavy paper towel usage) I found this stay to feel safe and like a good use of money! The other women in the dorm were quiet and respectful. The pillows were firm and the blanket was soft/heavy enough. The privacy curtain made all the difference. It was a good night’s sleep before my 5am flight. Highly recommend for the price.
Easy to access, very nice staff, especially Wyatt, just good vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Md Shahnoor
Oct 14, 2026
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Employees were not very helpful. Bathroom used int he morning was flooded partially. In the common area, could not find any spoon. The employee even could not provide any.
Location is convenient. Close to the Station.
Fully honest review, the place itself is great. Comfortable beds, isolated bathroom (not in room), nice lounge and free activities. The location is great and super convenient. Bathrooms are cleaned regularly and kitchen, lounge area as well. My only bad note is that the staff is not friendly upon check in. Very fast paced, no explanation for first timers, no warm welcoming. They kinda just expect you to know what and where everything is. But besides that, everything else is great. I still highly recommend staying here if you’re on a budget.
I absolutely loved my stay. I felt very safe and was comfortable. Would definitely stay again! Plenty of room, very hot water for showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ayako
Aug 31, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly, and the location was very convenient. You can find almost anything you want to eat within walking distance. The cleanliness was average, though. Someone had dumped noodles into the bathroom sink, which was pretty gross…
Had a hiccup with an inconsiderate hostel mate but the front desk staff was readily able to move my accommodations and I had no further issues! The facilities were clean, great amenities and great location! Would definitely stay again
Lovely room, but the elevator was broken all through my stay so having to drag luggage up to the 4th floor was kind of a pain. But the staff were wonderful, the space well maintained.
Staff friendly, clean hostel with massive kitchen for cooking. No gym but plenty of areas around to run (Boston Common, Freedom Trail). Highly recommend this place - great spot in Chinatown. Use 40 Beach St parking garage and validate at front desk for cheaper rate.