This is pretty much the closet hostel you can stay at near downtown, or the hip area. It's near Berkeley school of music and other really cool shops and boutiques. I went shopping and found out there's no tax on clothes- hurray! The staff are as always super nice, there's tons of computers to use if you don't have a laptop. 2 bucks for 20 minutes. Free breakfast with your stay. I think I paid 35.99 a night? Don't remember, but I bought a membership, so I got my second night free. The total cost for 3 nights was like 80 bucks. Which is a steal considering the location and hotels usually cost 100 or so a night. The rooms are dorm style, bunk beds, and pretty clean. You get a card key to swipe to get in, I find that most backpackers are very nice and honest- so don't worry about leaving your stuff there. I've left laptops buried under clothes. This hostel doesn't have as much character as the ones I've been to though. Probably because it's near the hip areas- they don't have time to decorate. It's still a hostel though, so I met like 5-6 pretty cool friends from Scotland, Argentina, Arizona, China, etc. read more

Okay. If you are staying in a hostel you should know what you are getting into. We didn't *quite* and were slightly disappointed. Our only real complaint is that it was hot. 78* hot. In the room. Almost all the time. With no way to circulate air. The windows opened some, but we weren't at that side of the room so not our call to control. We told them at the front desk and nothing was done. Didn't want it to be 68*, but just a touch of air on would've been nice. The entire building was muggy and stagnant air, minus the dining area. Wi-fi was a joke. Just ran off our cell service. Everyone was friendly. This hostel is so green and that's great- but again, we were melting. Thank god it wasn't horrible warm in Boston while we were here. Water pressure wasn't great- which isn't - huge surprise, but with soft water and no washcloths provided (towels are) it was a bit of a struggle to feel all clean if you come from a hard water area (like myself). Should've brought a washcloth is all. Breakfast is free and expansive, really. Activities are frequent. Beds were comfortable enough and changed daily even if you were staying more than one night. Would I stay here - or ANY hostel - ever again? Slim to no chance. Not for any reason other than it's not for me and I recognize that. Safe, reasonably priced, clean- this was all of that. Young and old alike staying here, too. Just gonna shell out a bit more for a hotel next time, which again- is just closer to my personal comfort level. Seems a bit high ($40/night) for what you don't get, but that really isn't much to pay for a safe, clean place with a free breakfast. read more

One star because the initial check in was very pleasant. The staff is rude to the point of being nearly kicked out when i mentioned he did not have to be rude upon my inquiring about a service provided not working properly. Which is another star gone. Services offered are shoty at best. Pad locks that are supposed to be offered for $5 Don't exist you have to find your way to a store that carries them.. Be sure not to get directions from the staff they will send you in the opposite direction. Continental breakfast lacks protein as in there is none. Frozen waffles, toast, and cereal. Careful though there may not be any milk. One star is being gracious read more

First overnight at a hostel. Room was clean and they gave me requested bottom bunk. Private bathroom right outside the bedroom door. Stayed in a women only 4 bunk room and the other two ladies pleasant. Mostly college aged, but a few other seniors and young families. Breakfast was oatmeal or cereal. So apples as well. No good place to park to drop off luggage: paid $16 at nearby lot for the 30 minutes it took me to check in. Should have returned the rental first and hauled my luggage across town. Easy shuttle to airport but ignore GPS walking directions to the South station. read more

The bare minimum you want from a temporary place to stay is that it's not too expensive and it's clean. This place has that, and more. For only $30 a night it's a sweet deal: comfortable bed, locker, complimentary breakfast (which has a lot of options!), free wifi, game room, lovely and friendly staff, and even a guy who roams the lobby just to ask everyone how they're doing and answer any questions they might have about Boston! (He even helped me figure out what kind of bank account I should get and what phone plan to buy, since I'm clueless about that stuff.) It's located in a convenient part of the city, very close to the Green line, and the staff will tell you about fun things happening in Boston and how to get there. There are many yummy food places nearby, my favourite being the pizza place right next door (IT'S REALLY GOOD!) The only negatives I can think of are only to be expected considering how amazingly inexpensive this place is. Sometimes the other guests are not too considerate when they use the bathrooms, but the bathrooms are cleaned every day, so if the one nearest you looks like someone clearly had a bad time, you can just find a better one. They provide shampoo and soap, but it's better to bring your own stuff (there's a CVS just 2-3 blocks away so you can buy whatever you need from there). You might also want to bring ear plugs and those eye-cover-things if you're finicky about sleeping without being disturbed. Lastly, and this isn't really a negative, try to get a bottom bunk if you can, since it's more convenient than a top bunk. The only bad thing about a bottom bunk is that sometimes the person above you will drop stuff and that can get quite annoying. I give this place 5 stars because I had a great time, and it's really a blessing for anyone who needs a place to stay in Boston for a short period but doesn't want to suffer through a shoddy place or pay through their nose ($90 for 3 nights here vs. $300 at any other place which isn't even as good!) This place is quality and I hope they keep it up since I will be recommending this place to anyone and everyone I know who needs a place to stay in Boston. read more

Man traveling in the U.S. is just not cheap! It's about $34 dollars to spend the night in this Back Bay area hostel. (That's including a $3 surcharge if you're not a member) What are you paying for? My guess is the location. It's fantastic - about a block and a half from the Green line Heynes/Convention Center stop, a ten minute walk to the public garden, Boston Commons, state house and more... But why not 5 stars? I must say the door to my room was janky and although I ALWAYS check locks multiple times, in the morning I woke up to an empty room with the door ajar. SCARY! Then, the door to the bathroom wouldn't fully close either - I had to pee pee holding my breath that no one would walk in on me. Also, when I returned at night from going out the key to my door didn't work and I had to go back downstairs to get a new one. Meh. That said - there's everything a fair hostel would have here: a kitchen, free water, $2 access to the internet, free WiFi. So it's a good option for Boston for the location but I would suggest trying to couch surf or staying with friends instead. read more

Straightforward hostel that would be really fun to stay at with some friends and for a longer period of time. I booked a bed here to sleep one night. My bed was comfortable and had 4 bunks in it. Bring your own lock if you want to lock your locker; I was only there for a night with nothing of value so I didn't use it. I never had issues finding an available bathroom across from my room. The bathroom was always clean. There was a large calendar with tours and events listed that would have been fun to check out. Our window was cracked and it smelled like it was above a restaurant/grease, but I stopped noticing the smell around 10 and I didn't smell it on my clothes etc. Check in and check out were smooth; you can't beat the price. read more

This was my first Hostel experience and i was very impressed. I must admit I was quite skeptical about the idea of staying in a hostel at first. But if you're someone who's renting a room just to sleep in, this place is perfect. The hostel is clean, the staff is friendly and helpful, the kitchen and the lounge are big and very modern, there's plenty of bathrooms (individuals) and the rooms are roomy enough and cool. The location is very good too. The only downside is the lack of parking , but there's two payable lots right around the corner. Bottom line, best bang for the buck compared to a Hotel. PS: the free chocolate cookies at the reception counter are awesome! read more

Five stars for cleanliness, soundproofing, and design. I waited at reception for 10-minutes before a distracted staff person decided to pay attention to me, then spoke so softly I couldn't hear her over the DJ (cue Portlandia). The breakfast offerings are standard fair. Not a fan of margarine...but it is a hostel, I'll deal. My only issue is that I'm in room 305, bed one. This place is IN Chinatown, and I am physically ill from being gassed by the smell of fried food pouring through the window across from my bed. Closing the window is not an option, it's hot outside, and my other roommates want theirs open (their windows face another building). I don't mind the smell of Chinese food, it just feels like I've been laying IN the kitchen, near the fryer for hours. I guess if you stay out late, past restaurant closing times, it wouldn't be so noticeable. It wasn't as toxic last night, or the night before...when I got back late. I would definitely come here again, as long as I'm on a higher floor, on another side of the building. I feel like I'm going to puke. read more

Clean, spacious, modern--everything you don't expect in a hostel. I've stayed at hostels all over the world, and this is probably the most satisfying hostel experience I've had. This hostel doesn't have a party atmosphere, though, and no beer is allowed inside, so don't expect to be bringing the party home to the hostel. It had more of a study atmosphere during my stay. Quiet hours are from 11-7 am. PROS: -No need to bring your own towels--they give you one and there's plenty in the bathrooms. -Free wifi. -Spacious individual lockers in each room (bring your own lock) and rental lockers on the first floor. Each bed has a small cubby and shelf space as well as assigned coat hooks. This makes your stay super comfy. -Tons of common space, ultra modern kitchen with all the amenities. Living room space, pool table, conference room, little study nooks. -TONS of activities. -Free breakfast from 7-11. -Cafe w/ espresso on the first floor. -Tons of clean and ultra modern bathrooms. -Each bed has ample outlets. Charge to your heart's content. -Good neighborhood, near transit. CONS: -No beer allowed inside. -Checkout is 11 am--seems a tad early. -They will charge an extra $3 a night at check-in if you're not a hostelling international member. This adds up to be quite a bit to stay in a hostel. read more

For all my fellow germaphobians this place was very accommodating for my eccentricities. Upper levels where the rooms are, are quiet, even when they have music playing downstairs. Rooms have a clock, recycle and trash bin. Separate bathroom outside for each room. All the bathrooms have locks that say occupied or empty. Accommodates handicap. Each bunk has a small light if you can't turn on the lights for the room when someone is sleeping. Rooms are spacious enough, unless you have roomies (ladies) bringing in gigantic suitcases the size of a washer machine that they place along the walkway because it doesn't fit anywhere, and then proceed to scatter all their stuff on the floor. Kitchen is awesome! Super organized, utensils, plates, cups, dishes, pans available, clean and stacked in their proper places. Free water and ice dispenser available. Free breakfast includes orange juice, bread, fruit, waffles and other things. Area feels secure and safe. Key card to get in. Every close to convenience stores, market, and eateries. Free silver line transport from airport to hostel. As long as future and current hostelers contribute to the upkeep of the hostel as well as the great staff this place will continue to be a clean and comfortable place to stay. My only complaint was that I couldn't lock my lock on the locker because my bunk was too close and was blocking my ability to do so. I had the bunk next to the window, and it was pulled more forward than the other bunks because there was a pillar at the end. (Rm 617) read more

Clean and comfortable rooms. It's located near the T system. They have lots of tours and good cooking facilities. read more

First of all, I have no idea why people give this place a rating less than 5 stars. This is literally the best hostel I have ever been. I stayed here when the marathon bomb incident happened. Everyone sticked around talking to each other. There is a huge dining room at second floor and they have special events almost everyday. We had free pizza today and I sat in the middle of strangers and started talking for three hours. This is all about hostels, meeting new people and hosteling international really offered the best facilities. Free coffee free food and wonderful dining room. If you want to stay at a hostel where people go out for food by themselves and never talk to each other, this is not your place. There are free towel in the shower room and it is very clean. I can't say a bad word about this place because I love it. read more

Solid hostel experience. Clean room and bathroom. Location location! Everything was on point except the carb loaded breakfast. Where is the protein?!! No ham, no eggs, no cheese. I couldn't locate cream cheese for the bagels. Enough said. read more

Super happy with my experience here!! Stayed here for 5 nights and I have no regrets. Super friendly staff and a great facility! Clean and well kept bathrooms and rooms. Also great group events every day! read more

HI Boston Hostel - Hostels Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is outstanding. Clean and tidy the facility's are amazing and the guys working here are fantastic. Some great tours and activity done within so it's a great way to meet new friends. Beds are comfortable and rooms are a good size. Price is fantastic too I'd stay here over a hotel any day read more

Great accommodations and facilities - one of the nicest hostels I've ever been in. The kitchen is amazing, and they provide a free breakfast as well. However.... My biggest complaint is how rude the manager is. I can't, in good faith, give a higher rating because of how the manager, Johanna, treats guests. I would recommend she get some customer service 101 training, or find a job with less human interaction. read more

For USA, this is prob one of the best hostels I've stayed in. Clean, modern, friendly service. Best of all you don't have to break a bank staying in the heart of the city.. well that is if you can tolerate sharing your room with other hostelers. Don't think hostels are just for poor ppl, this place is awesome for solo travelers and you never know what new quality friends around the world you will meet. -Nice kitchen -Clean room -Big lockers to fit your luggages (rare) -No difference between 4-8 ppl/rm. same noise to deal with. Live with it, It's hosteling lifestyle. -Discounted/free tours -Umm yeah it's in the city! read more

Stayed here with my girlfriend for a night in February and had a pretty good time. We got here around 1pm on Saturday and we're able to check-in early. We had a private room with an en-suite bath. The room was all that we needed. Bed was a little uncomfortable but I wasn't expecting much from a hostel. Our thermostat was broken and we couldn't make the room any warmer. Basic cable, not bad. Additionally, the complimentary breakfast was pretty good. Definitely crowded, but not bad for a free breakfast. The neighborhood was pretty close and walkable. We came on a freezing weekend and everything we did was a close enough walk/cheap enough Uber. The organized pub and club crawl was pretty fun. Though after a few hours in our host left without saying bye. I'm not sure that I'd stay here again because it wasn't much cheaper than other hotels in the area and it wasn't very comfortable. Parking was tough so good luck! read more

It was my first time ever staying at a hostel and I had a great experience at HI Boston. First, the front desk staff were very helpful and direct with their instructions. I forgot to bring a lock for my locker and the gentleman in front had mentioned there were locks for sale. HI Boston is walking distance to the T (subways) and is in the center of various restaurants, bars, and attractions. Continental breakfast was good, too. Spacious rooms for breakfast. I really enjoyed how there are daily events happening at HI Boston. Shout out to Peter (apologies if I got the name wrong) on giving us a great tour of Harvard University. He is a great asset to your establishment. I didn't have any issues with my keycard thankfully but one thing I would recommend for the HI Boston staff is to allow windows or air vents to be opened in the rooms. There was a strong foul odor in my room that wouldn't go away. I tried opening up the window to allow some fresh air in but it didn't open. The smell lingered for three days straight and that wasn't a pleasant experience for me. Other than that, I strongly recommend HI Boston. read more

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Great quality hostel. For Boston, the hostel had good value for money. I overslept, so I couldn't try the free breakfast, but I felt safe and there was good service. Update: I've now stayed here three times! I still highly recommend. The only negative is part of the neighborhood can feel a little sketchy at night. But otherwise A+. I especially like that they have single gender dorm rooms. read more

C'mon, people...it's a hostel, not the Waldorf Astoria. Your expectations for a hostel are different than a hotel stay so if you know what you get in a hostel stay, you prepare for multiple bunk-bed room with travelers who may stay up late, snore, and make clumsy room entrances. But earplugs take care of a multitude of problems. This is a good deal for an economical Boston stay, close to public transportation, shopping, restaurants nearby, a helpful staff who help travelers with maps and directions, and makes a good base from which to explore Boston's wonders. I prefer to spend money on entertainment, museums, food, and shopping for cheesy souvenirs rather than luxury hotel stays. One year, I got a same-day Sonny Rollins concert ticket from the Berklee School of Music, which is within walking distance. read more

This is a really awesome place! I have never "hostelled" before, but I've heard nightmares from friends about European hostels. This place is clean, the service is awesome, there is a free and pretty decent breakfast offered and they provide in-room lockers (bring your own lock) and towels. read more

I booked online within a few days before I checked in. The price was $50+ something dollars. When i checked in I was charged an xtra $20. Not sure why. I wanted the lowest price bed I could get. So I picked the 6- male bunk bed room. The room reeked like smelly feet. The building in general reminding me of either a boarding school hotel or a college dorm system. If I had the money I would get a single room, if it was available. read more

HI Boston Hostel - Hostels Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Such a beautiful hostel! Location is unbeatable. Very close to all public transport and walking distance to everywhere else. Beds were incredibly comfortable and the layout of the rooms made it feel very spacious and felt like you were in your own little pod. Not the best hostel for socialising, and felt more like a hotel.. But the breakfast was delicious. Such a huge variety.. Best breakfast I've had in a hostel by far. Oh, and the bathrooms were amazing!!! So clean and huge. read more

I have stayed at many hostels around the world and hands down this is the fanciest / most modern hostel I've ever stayed in. I stayed in a 4 bed room. All the rooms are narrow so beds are lined up in a row, and it gives you a lot more privacy since you don't have anybody across from you. The in room lockers are MASSIVE! Just make sure you bring your own lock. Each bed also had a charging cubby which was very thoughtful and modern. My biggest struggle in most hostel is the lack of outlets in rooms, or outlets that are really far away from my bed, so this was awesome! The hostel was full of these nice little considerations. Bathrooms are also really nice. Each bathroom has 1 shower, toilet and sink, so there is no awkward dorm style showering. The kitchen is really incredible, and the lounging areas and meeting rooms are great. Location can't be beat, either! Definitely try out My Thai restaurant it was amazing. read more

I stayed at HI Boston for one night, right after a long international flight. It was my first time in Boston. The ride from the airport is not long at all and in the normal price range ~35 (toll included). Staff was really welcoming although I arrived late. And the next morning I had time to take a nice long walk through Boston, because it was located so perfectly. After that only 10 minute walk to South station to catch a bus. Clean, cool, comfortable hostel. Breakfast was unnecessary since not my taste (too American I'm from Germany :)) read more

Great location! Best for a hostel you'll find! Cheapest hostel around! And inclusive breakfast! Cant beat it! Amazingly friendly staff who are very helpful! Will definitely stay here again! One star deducted only because wi-fi was painful to use! Really needs to be fixed! But still the best hostel in boston! read more

Pros: - clean & private showers & washrooms - soft beds - friendly and helpful staff - fair breakfast - excellent location Cons: - poor Wifi reception in the whole hostel (the Hostel-Wifi is not working 99% of the time - you are lucky if you get a mediocre reception from one of the neighbours) - kinda expensive for a hostel (I paid $116 for 3 nights) - noisy area (a lot of drunks) - windows are drafty read more

I stayed at HIB for four nights from Dec. 30 - Jan. 2 in a shared, male only room with six beds. I paid $40/night, which included free coffee and internet "access". Hosteling International Boston is the second hostel I've ever stayed at, the first and only other being NY Loft Hostels in Brooklyn. I've written a review of NYLH, so if you are interested in understanding my comparisons, please read that review as well as this one. To start, HIB's online booking system did not work. I tried multiple times and I was continuously told that there was no space for me. Frustrated, I called IHB and they were just as confused as me as to why there wouldn't be space available. The woman on the phone was efficient and promptly set up a reservation for me. HIB is located in the Fenway/Back Bay area of Boston, south of the Charles River and about a 20-30 minute walk or 10 minute "subway" ride from downtown Boston. Personally, the Back Bay area of Boston bores me to no end. There are shops and parks, museums and schools, but none of it has the charm or uniqueness of, say, the East Village in NYC. The shops are all Starbucks, Best Buy and Club Monaco, which is great, I suppose, if you are really into cheaply made, poor quality, cookie cutter consumerist goods. The location is especially odd, as you would think that hostel goers would be more interested in unique, fairly priced and culturally diverse locales. The Green Line, which HIB is near, is also somewhat of a nightmare. It's "light rail", which means it's a street car. Because of this, it's slow and unpredictable at best. When I arrived at HIB I was a bit disappointed. The hostel is, well, rundown. It's grimy and every bit of it is circa 1995, from the chairs and tables to the internet connection speed and laundry room. They advertise following them through social media sites, but it's hard to believe that these luddites actually know what they are. When I checked in, I was informed that, since I was not an HI member, I had to pay an extra $3 fee on my room. This is absolutely ridiculous. In NYC, I stayed at a hostel in Williamsburg that was cleaner, more modern and in a better neighbourhood right on the L train and I paid $25/night. How HIB thinks it can get away with $40/night and this ludicrous non-member fee, I have no idea. This is, as I'll relate further on, a small instance of a larger issue with HIB: it's a corporation that wants to ransack economical travelers and give nothing back to them. I happened to meet many staff members at HIB, and almost all of them were efficient and pleasant. Come to think of it, many actually seemed to enjoy their jobs or at least were relatively upbeat when I spoke with them. Of the five employees who helped me out the most, only one guy got on my nerves. He was dimwitted, both in demeanour and appearance, exclaiming loudly on one occasion that it was unintelligible to him that a woman would want to have sleeping arrangements separated along sex lines (he actually said gender, but he was confused). Given the amount of strangers at a hostel, their unpredictability and the amount of violence perpetrated against women, the desire is very far from unintelligible. As for the facilities, the common room is small and cramped given the amount of beds at HIB; especially since there are very few outlets for laptops and the internet, which was always broken, only works on the first floor. The kitchen has very little counter space, but does have a fridge and pantry where you can store your food. Literally, the best part of my whole experience at HIB was the free coffee, which is available from 7AM-8PM. Because of the internet and the coffee, the common room becomes a natural hub for HIB, but, also, a natural place for the loners and freaks to chill between sleeping, smoking cigarettes and harassing the staff. Unfortunately, because the internet doesn't work in your room, you are forced to suffer these people. Three characters come immediately to mind. Cake Man who ate copious amounts of chocolate cake that was mashed into bits while laughing nonsensically at an awful TV show he watched on the, yes, old 30" tube TV set up at one end of the common room. An old, talkative man who was also constantly in the common area and, if you happened to discuss even the most irrelevant topic with him, would latch onto it and bombard you with complaints about his life or irrelevant, ignorant political drivel. Finally, Frank who would sketchily throw the contents of his bags about the room we were staying as if he were a sloppy, coke-ridden thief. By far the worst part about HIB is that HI is obviously not interested in investing any of its considerable profits (I estimate 1 million + per year) into maintaing the building. Sure, the beds are clean enough (though there is a lot of dust in the seams of the mattress) and there is free coffee, but almost every other amenity listed on the brochure is barely functioning. read more

I was very surprised with the level of comfort I experienced at this hostel. It was my first time staying in a hostel, but it totally exceeded my expectations. Apart from the shared bedrooms, every other rooms felt like the typical hotel common areas. The bathrooms are for individuals, not shared like college locker rooms (I was really surprised by this). Common areas are neat and clean. The hostel guests are pretty diverse, ranging from the young college-aged crowd to families with kids. read more

First time staying in hostel with my two friends. First night, we stay in 6 people mixed room and second night in 6 girl dorm room. The room is in okay condition, but the bed are so small if you are tall, then the bed might be too short for u. $60 per night offer free wifi and breakfast from 7-10am. The biggest problem is the customer service. They have two bad receptionists! Which ruin my experience totally. They are slow and have attitude. When I checked out with my friends after second day at 7:30am, and we asked them if we can put our luggage in the storage room for few hours we are taking bus at 12pm. They told us we have to put our stuff in the locker which is $3 for 24 hrs. it's cheap right? $3 is really nothing for anyone but do we really need to pay for storage? I mean even in 5 stars hotel we don't pay a dime for storage, all hotel are happy to assist you with your problem and I did put my luggage in the storage for free the first day because we need to hangs room which was two difference reservation!!! They told us since we are checking out and not staying no more we cannot put our stuff in the free storage room! First of all, we check out at 7:30am, and the check out time is 11am, we could have leave our stuff in our room and check out later then what's the problem? They argue with me!!! What a customer service, oh yea the receptionist name is "Christel" and the other Hispanic young girl I cannot see her name because she wore a jacket to cover it!! I told them, I will give them a bad review since their customer service is SHiT, so I asked them, in any other HI Hostel we never need to pay for Storage and people are welling to help with you with any trouble with your staying, so if they want me to pay then okay let me see the hostel policy for storage rules, and fees!! And their attitude changed immediately, oh they don't have such policy. The just lazy and don't want to help u open the storage room!!!! So they spoke to other lady in the back office, I guess she's the supervisor, but the supervisor didn't apologize for anything, she just said "oh we will let you store your stuff today but no next time" ( I won't be back anyway!!!) I really want to say tell your manager to come out! Anyway, I will write to the manager when I find the contact!!!! read more

Wow, this is one of the cleanest, well equipped, and affordable place I stayed in for being a hostel. This is one of the few times I stayed in a hostel but my best experience. The staff was friendly and very helpful and I felt safe for me and my stuff. Bathroom is clean and plentiful so no waiting for one. The location is very walkable to most everything you would need if you are a lone traveller like me. read more

Most unfriendly and unhelpful staff ruin the overall experience, although the facilities are alright. The heating in the room was set to a ridiculous over 80F and the staff refused to set it down to a decent temperature and condescendingly told us to open the window... oO. With 20F outside, sounds like the best night ever.. Would expect more from the most expensive dorm I've ever paid for (and I've seen a lot of them). read more

The first picture of the hostel on yelp doesn't do it justice! I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at the hostel. It was clean, uber modern and felt really safe. I arrived too early for check in (4pm), but was able to tag my bags and put them in the secure storage room they have in the back. If you don't have too much time to kill before your check in time the lobby is a great spot to hang out. There are couches all over, tables and several newspapers, magazines you can read and most importantly free wifi. They also have a little cafe serving drinks and some snacks if you need a bite. When I was finally able to check back in the desk staff were really nice and answered all questions I had. My room was on the 3rd floor, in an all female dorm (from what I remember, there isn't too much of a price difference between the single sex and mixed dorms). My room was huge, and each bed had a huge locker next to it that you could use and designated hooks on the wall for your coat/towel. The really great thing about this hostel was the fact that you didn't have to make the sheets on your bed, or take them off when you leave. The bathroom was one of the best I have seen in all of the hostels I have been too. It was directly connected to the room, so no worries about having to walk outside with your towel. Several towels were left in the bathroom for showering, and even ones to use on the floor. Free breakfast was also a plus! It was basic, as most usually are. But, there was toast, cereal, I think some muffins, oatmeal. Nothing to complain about at all. Overall, I had a great experience, and would absolutely stay here again if I need to. Security is brilliant if that is a big deal for you, and the place is spotless. Thumbs up Hostelling International!! read more

Great rooms and services! Breakfast is simple, don't expect a lot but will do the job for a quick bite to eat. Clean bathrooms and linens provided and staff is always willing to help! Best place to stay for the price! read more

When booking a one night stay in Boston on our way to Maine, we were completely floored by the prices everywhere! This was the best deal we could find for a private room and it definitely exceeded expectations. We haven't stayed in a hostel in over 10 years so the prices seemed crazy high but I get it now. It was very clean, secure and centrally located to Boston Common and Chinatown. If you have a car, you can park in the City Center garage for $33/day. We were under the impression from reading reviews that this hostel offered breakfast but they do not; they do have a great communal kitchen though and Panera and Dunkin' Donuts are also just a block away. They had a coffee and tea station in our room as well. We were pleasantly surprised to have an en suite bathroom, though the water pressure wasn't the best. They provided towels, washcloths and a bin for the used ones. We were so pleased that the towels were full sized, not the dinky ones many hostels provide. Loved the LED color changing filter that timed how efficiently you showered; we want one in our house! The room was very hot for fall (it was in the mid60s outside) and though we did have a thermostat, I'm not sure how well it worked. The TVs don't have cable but do have every streaming service imaginable; Apple TV just did not stream well. The WIFI otherwise worked great through our phones. Our main complaint was that the walls are very thin and all of the doors slam loudly to the rooms and the stairwell. read more

Having never stayed at a hostel, my expectation involved images of a commune and fighting off people for the best sleeping spot. Once I checked in at the lobby, I was pleasantly surprised. Turned out sharing a room with 5 other guys wasn't so bad. They kept a division between each bunk with tall lockers that offered semi-privacy. Everyone was very chill, and my room was very quiet. Pro: -Recently renovated, nice feel to the building -Very affordable, compared to hotels at more than $200 -Provide towel, locker (locks not included, can be purchased at lobby), ear plugs, and simple breakfast -The bed was cozy, and maybe because they kept it pretty cool in the rooms, I slumbered deeply (don't forget to bring eye-mask). -Each bed have a nook where you can charge your phone and keep some stuff close by Con: -Some of the bathrooms are pretty cramped. At least they kept it semi-clean. They have this soap mixture that I guess can be used as shampoo and body wash, but I would just bring your own toiletries. -Wifi is a little janky in the room Would stay here again if I am visiting and in a pinch for a cheap place to sleep! read more

Very clean, very quiet, cool activities, free wifi, $45 for bed&breakfast

I've stayed there a handful of times whenever I am passing through and while my initial visit was wonderful, each subsequent visit is just a disappointment. The staff is amazingly nice and helpful and more than make up for the fat that the hostel is a bit run down and kind of dingy. A true college kids dorm, sans bongs. The rooms are crazy hot and the bunk beds difficult to climb onto. Think I may try the Y next time, a little bit more but possibly a better stay. read more