Expert reviews
“HI-Boston sets the standard for urban hostels, with its modern, ecofriendly facility in the historic Dill Building. Purpose-built rooms are comfortable and clean, as are the shared bathrooms.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Clean rooms
- Free breakfast
- Excellent Wifi
All you need to know
Located in the heart of the city of Boston is the magnificent and luxury hotel called HI Boston. As one of the most respected hospitality centers in the city, the hotel delivers on the expectations, even more. The hotel is located close to some of the most famous attractions in the city and this is one of the reasons why tourists, visitors, and travelers in Boston choose the hotel as their resting point. The Boston Common is located a little 5-minute walk away from the hotel while several famous shopping malls are located within a 5-minute walk radius of the hotel.
The hotel has well-equipped rooms decorated with the latest in decors and furnishes and painted with stylish and artistic colors that give a certain elegance to the hotel. All rooms in the hotel have access to the free Wi-Fi provided by the hotel. The hotel features some dormitory-style rooms that have some standard dormitory features like individual locker and shared kitchen. There are several accommodation options open to guests; whether male, female or mixed accommodations, HI has you covered. Guests are certain to enjoy the best of hospitality and have a great stay in the hotel.
The hotel has a game room which is the perfect relaxation spot for guests in the hotel. The game room has billiards and a TV. The hotel also offers guests a coffee bar and several vending machines all put in place for maximum satisfaction of guests. The 24-hour front desk is always available to help with any problems encountered by guests.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
14 January 2025
My experiences
Great activities nice breakfast entertainment friendliness community awesome.
I will have to say the doors from the dorm slamming need some adjustment other than that everything else was great
14 January 2025
This hostel makes me love Boston more! I will definitely choose here again next time!
Breakfast: breads, yogurt, Fruits, beverages, so many choices, super satisfying. the hostel is maintained very well, so clean and safe. The employees were all very nice. The dorm was good, having extra restrooms outside the dorm, absolutely enough for everyone!
14 January 2025
Pleasant
Location was great, the common rooms were a great addition, the bean bag room was good. Breakfast was good each morning and I enjoyed the had events and things to do to meet new people and explore the city.
The bed wasn't the most comfy, kind of sinks in the middle making it hard for two people to sleep. It's really the only complaint.
13 January 2025
Exceptional
The breakfast was amazing!! I’ve been in others hostels and they never offered any breakfast like this! Thank you so much for everything. My experience was really good
11 January 2025
Nice place to meet new people
Great location, with a basic and nice breakfast included, good infrastructure and wonderful activities almost daily. The bathrooms/toilets are individual in the corridors, with several options per floor.
As in any hostel, there are people who snore, make noise, arrive at inappropriate hours and make a lot of noise. If you are looking for a place to rest, this may not be the best option... The beds have curtains, but they do not block out the light properly.
9 January 2025
Grea stay
Great breakfast. Thanks
8 January 2025
Fabulous
The breakfast was very great, and they offer free coffee 24/7.
8 January 2025
Lovely place, I recommend
The staff was lovely, I could easily wash and dry my clothes, and I participated in a free tour guided by a nice architecture gentleman with interesting and funny stories about MIT. The free breakfasts were perfect, people were nice, and everything was close, the conference building where I went and all the shops and parks, etc. I recommend the place!
The room and the whole building were so cold, that I froze to death, I slept in a winter coat, hat, scarf, cardigan, and two layers of trousers, and still froze.
7 January 2025
Exceptional
Loved the location and the lobby area. There's also a great co-working space.
There was a light in the room that can't be turned off. Make sure to bring something to cover your eyes.
5 January 2025
Good location.
Good location, easy walk to downtown area. Clean facilities. Basic breakfast provided. Ability to leave bags prior to checkin for free.
Room was a bit cold, and heating initially didn’t work. Room unfortunately not ready on checkin.
5 January 2025
Very Good.
-Great Location -Clean facility -Comfy Bed -Free Breakfast included -Friendly staff -Social event hosted by Hostel Volunteer
A door Banging noise is heard at night because people enter and exit the room.
4 January 2025
A great hostel in Boston
It is a wonderful hostel. The price, the location, the installations and the staff are great.
4 January 2025
Fabulous
The location is amazing, a few steps from city center and also directly in front if the China town, The hostel offer small breakfast fro free also which is good if you are a light breakfast person
4 January 2025
Exceptional
Good breakfast selection in comparison to other hostels I’ve stayed at. Large eating area.
3 January 2025
Excellent value for an overnight trip to see the shows if you don't mind sharing sleeping quarters.
Located very conveniently to the major attractions in the city.
3 January 2025
Exceptional
The breakfast is mostly carbs (lots of toast and bagels). I would have preferred a bit of protein.
3 January 2025
Very good
i did not like my smelly rommate
1 January 2025
Great
Just next to Park street station
Just a little bit noisy
31 December 2024
Fabulous
The breakfast was pretty nice.
Some showers were not running well.
31 December 2024
Pleasant
The location was great and convenient to get to the South Station and other parts of the city; overall all facilities were good.
The main issue with my stay was cleanliness. I don't think sheets were changed before I checked in. They did not look ironed and there were a lot of black hairs, which were not mine and had been there before I even got a chance to get into a bed. I know rooms are expensive in Boston, but I expected a bit better for this price.
30 December 2024
Exceptional
Hi boston is the second location I have stayed at, and they go above and beyond expectations. Staff is friendly and super helpful, clean facilities with free breakfast for our stay. If I go to another city that they are in. I won't hesitate to book again.
30 December 2024
Super value of money
The location was super good, the breakfast was testy and the room was quite comfortable.
30 December 2024
Great location & accommodations
The activities were the best! I got a chance to meet others and socialize. The free drinks and candy canes were a nice touch. The Christmas tree and decor were lovely. The fireplace and furniture were comfy and my favorite! The staff were friendly and helpful. I like that it has 24 hours front desk. I liked the kitchen and ability to cook/use the fridge. I liked that there was a cupboard to leave items for others which I used, and the free breakfast came in handy. Thank you for the fruit, cold/hot water and juice/coffee. The open space is great and didn't feel crowded even though there's a lot of people staying. The beds were comfy and not squeaky, and the curtain a nice touch for privacy. Overall, one of the best HI hostels I've stayed at.
Reusable utensils/dishes would be good to have when all the dishes are dirty and there's no mugs/spoons/plates to use. The room needs some form of ventilation. We were coughing and I got sick on my last day from others being sick. Also, making it easier to control the temperature in the room because it got so hot until we figured out how to use the thermostat. The doors are very heavy & slam shut, disturbing others.
30 December 2024
Good
It’s well good located, safe, the room where good with good facilities, the breakfast was great
Multiple receptionists weren’t that nice, the toilet flush in our room didn’t work correctly so when we are 8 in a dorm that’s a bit complicated
29 December 2024
I will go to this hotel next time
Good facility and location
Noise
29 December 2024
Fabulous
Great location in Chinatown, close to the subway. Free breakfast. The staff is very helpful and they even arrange a free walking tour, along with other activities.
The room was a bit small, but it wasn't really an issue.
29 December 2024
Great stay
All was great
Nothing
29 December 2024
Amazing, highly recommended
Amazing facilities and location, clean and titand the staff are amazing
29 December 2024
Exceptional
Good location.
28 December 2024
Very good
Very close to city and very tidy hostel.
Nuthing
28 December 2024
Fabulously amazing!!! ❤️❤️
I liked everything about my stay. The front desk staff and all the workers were very friendly, helpful and just amazing!!! 💃🏽💃🏽👋🏽
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25 December 2024
Very good
Location is great. Super clean, HUGE communal kitchen. Simple but good breakfast. There are wonderful communal spaces throughout and they do activities throughout the week. It is the cleanest hostel bathroom I’ve ever seen. They even provide fresh bath mats per person.
The dorm situation could be improved. The heat was normal when standing in the room but was extremely hot higher in the top bunk. Also having the lockers inside the dorm meant a lot of noise throughout the night as my roommates shuffled through their stuff during the night. Also each bed having its own REALLY bright lamp meant that the one person who decided to leave hers on till 1 am kept the room bright for everyone. If I were a very sound sleeper I would stay here again, but I am not.
24 December 2024
Cosy place in Boston
Very good location ! Easy checking/checkout and very well equipped. There are activities organized ! So happy to stay in this place for my travel !
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21 December 2024
We really enjoyed the Hostel. We definitely are coming back again.
It was super easy to find it near the transit line
17 December 2024
Fabulous
Extremely clean and all bathrooms are always stocked and in working condition. Staff is very efficient at fixing issues. On my first day I noticed a hook in the bathroom was falling off the wall, the next day it’s been fixed. I loved that every bathroom has only one shower and one toilet, you get a complete privacy and there’s plenty of space to put your things.
The room temperature at night was inconsistent, I’d come to rest and notice it’s cold and leave a layer on me so I don’t wake up freezing, 3 hours later I woke up because it was hot and it happened vice versa too.
17 December 2024
I loved this hostel
The place was clean
The was cold
16 December 2024
Extremely Awesome
Everything. The staff was so helpful. I will be going back soon.
Nothing.
15 December 2024
Very very good stay!
Staff is great and friendly + very clean hostel + very comfortable + Thank you very much!!
15 December 2024
Quality central hostel with private rooms
Two blocks from Boston Common, six from major bus/train station terminus. Big private room with ensuite with lights that detect you’ve entered. Good views of local streets. Plenty of power sockets within easy reach. Quality Wi-Fi connection. Iron and board in room.
Auto-light sometimes difficult to turn on or off. Bed sheets liked to remove themselves from corner of bed.
15 December 2024
Clean and welcoming place.
Good location. Breakfast was ok. All the staff were very friendly and nice. The bathroom and shower was maintained clean. The second floor was a great place to study, and make friends. I liked how each bed had a curtain to have some private space. There were also enough plugs on the bed to charge my phone and laptop.
the bathroom/shower gets busy in the morning that I sometimes had to wait but it is understandable. It didn't bother me much.
14 December 2024
hang 10/10
Boston hostel layout many interesting activities available daily, eco concious, good location to snoop around, eat out and staff, very pro, all you can want at a reasonable price at least for a Boston caliber. have i mentioned beautifully designed:)
i was so excited that there wasnt much i didnt like, all was good
14 December 2024
Outstanding
Excellent location, Breakfast beyond expectations, room was normal but clean.
breakfast was just waoooo, cleanness,
12 December 2024
Exceptional
Clean and 24/7 help desk
10 December 2024
A family place to stay outside home.
A very warm and helpful people.
Nothing all was perfect.
10 December 2024
Fabulous
The only bad thing is the temperature of the room . It was so hot. Bad night for that reason
10 December 2024
Best hostel
I like location, breakfast included, private restrooms, drinking water available 24/7, bed with curtains, light, charger, storage for luggage near the bed (just take your locker or buy for 6$), can leave luggage after check out, card access, nice staff, many free activities during the week, spacious hostel with many places for work. Lobby like in the hotel.
People leave hair and don’t clean after themselves. Can’t stay more than 14 days a year. Boiled eggs could be added for breakfast.
9 December 2024
It was pleasant
It was close to the center where my meeting was held and the facilities met my expectations
When it came to storage of some of extra stuff like the poster of my conference some staff were understanding about it an later on there was a staff who wanted me to pay extra to store my poster, I mean come on atleast there should be some courtesy for already paying customers.
8 December 2024
Fabulous
Clean and accessible.
8 December 2024
Amazing. Everything is so wonderful especially breakfast included!
Those activities hold for the hostelers and the vibe of connection!
The light in the private room is super harsh.
Hotel facilities
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Lockers
- - Shared lounge/TV area
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Minimarket on site
Activities
- - Billiards
- - Pub crawls
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours
Food & Drink
- - Snack bar
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
15 January 2025
Fabulous