Reviews of HI Boston Hostel 3 stars
19 Stuart Street, Theatre District, Boston, MA 02116, United States
#40 of 96 hotels in Boston
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 3997 hostel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Favell
United States4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in All Gender 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
I was in a mixed dorm and the other room mates were a bit noisy. Not the hostels fault though. There was an option to pull a curtain across the bunk so that was nice for privacy.
The location was great. Near the train station. Edge of Chinatown with it’s fantastic restaurants. Plenty of communal spaces in the hostel. Great vibe.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Tom
Germany12 reviews2 helpful votes10“Fantastic stay in a great hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in All Gender 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The air con could not be controlled by individual rooms. I could image this is an issue on hot days
Nice dorms with privacy curtains. Plenty of bathrooms and a great touch with the shelf of fresh floor mats provided in each bathroom for after a shower. I wish more hostels would do this!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Brie
Israel5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s so pretty has tones of activities places to seat and just know other people it’s close to the subway and they have guided tours.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Anna
United States2 reviews10“My salvation harbor in terms of price and quality”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Men's 8 - Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathrooms were a bit dirty
I got all I needed: a nice clean bed and a shower. And location is very convenient
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Michael
United States3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great staff. Awesome people I met.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Emilyisyawen
United States16 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
There are many bathrooms, with different sizes. Some are rather dirty and have standing water. The showerhead has weak water flow, and the temperature is hard to adjust. When I was taking a shower, it was too hot.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Kareen
Canada5 reviews10“Beautiful place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
View, ambiance, cozy
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Inbal
Israel4 reviews9.0“Surprisingly impowered experience.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed I got was the top one and it was not easy for me to get up and down every time.
The staff was kind, the place was clean and welcoming, the free activities the hostel provided every day were fun and enabled good interaction with other travelers. I liked that I had my own space in a 4-roomate bedroom. It enabled me to rest and to interact with the others when I choose too. There are more than enough bathrooms and showers, and they clean it frequently.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Van
France10 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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Light and curtains in the bed Many free activities , visits. It makes it easier to have contacts with other Great place !!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Oliwia
Poland1 review10Exceptional- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff was extremely helpful and nice. Appreciate it so much .
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Rae
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Good location in Chinatown with clean facilities”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hostel is in a good location and there is plenty space in the common room area for activities or general relaxation. Rooms were clean, facilities good and majority of staff were helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Sundaresan
India3 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The dorm room's floor was very unclean. It was greasy and there was a risk of the beds getting stained if one steps on them. The dorm can improve by having a rug or floor mat inside the room.
The washrooms were clean and they have a spacious reception area. The location of the hotel was perfect. They allowed me to keep my luggage safely after checking out and their front desk staff were very kind
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Hercules
Greece4 reviews10“Very centrally located, easy to use, clean, city center within 15 min.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Men's 8 - Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 9 nights
The showers functioned a bit confusingly when it came to selecting the temperature of the water. I had to wait ~1 min to adjust the temperature. The showers were kind of old too..
Very convenient location, near metro stations and the city center is reachable on foot within 15 minutes.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Nancy
Australia74 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. Super place and super staff.
This is a fantastic hostel. Staff are welcoming and helpful. The facility is top notch, well maintained, and always clean. It is safe, quiet, and well appointed. I cant say enough positive about my stay.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Vojtech
Czech Republic1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Big lockers in the rooms, excellent location, 24/7 reception and you can keep luggage in there after checking-out
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Gertrude
United States2 reviews8.0“N/A”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Location
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Li
United States2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, I would recommend to my friends!
It’s very new and clean. There are many bathrooms outside the bedrooms. The staff are friendly.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Hadar
Israel10 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was very noisy from the street.
Facilities were good.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Owen
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Great value for money stay in Boston.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The beds are little creaky. Sleeping in a room with 4 people it’s quite common to get waken up by someone moving in bed even when they’re trying to be completely silent.
Fantastic facilities all round, with an easy check in and great location you couldn’t go wrong.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Nutthaporn
United States23 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Just in my case, there’s a huge group of young male students on the same floor and they’re pretty loud until midnight.
Great location. Great facilities.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Jiaxi
Netherlands39 reviews8 helpful votes9.0“Convenient and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was a bit smelly. A better ventilation is appreciated. Also many buttons of AC were missing, so it’s not possible to adjust.
Very friendly staff and clean towels were provided. There are many things to do in the hostel and it’s truly convenient. I would say that this was my best hostel stay in US.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Michael
United States3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Katharina
Austria21 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Boston is awesome”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
They don't offer breakfast. Sadly. Some other HiHostels do and I normally enjoy that a lot, especially to meet people. The upper bunk beds squeak a lot when turning.
Amazing location, you're in the middle of China town, close to public transportaion and some restaurants for breakfast and lunch/dinner. Nice clean bathrooms.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
João
Portugal24 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 6 nights
The only complain I would say is the bunk beds make too much noise when someone just moves a little. Matress could be a bit harder but I understand the with much used wear off faster.
Location is perfect, and great kitchen where you can share your best cooking recipes. Also generous common areas and bathrooms.
Stayed in August 2025
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