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Hostelling International Boston

12 Hemenway St, Boston, MA 02115
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3.5 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
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Amber9901
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012 NEW

I've been traveling around Europe and the US, and this is absolutely the worst hostel I've ever stayed. Boston is a great city, but this hostel is a shame. It's Feburary and it's 32 degrees out there, but there's NO heating in your room! What makes it even worse is that there's NO hot water in shower! I went to... More

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bw8786
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

If you've ever traveled abroad, you know just what this place is going to be like. Bunk beds, single sex or coed dorm rooms, friendly, young and helpful front desk people that are hoping to help you get out into the city. The price is right, pretty good breakfast is included, and I had no complaints about the accommodations. A... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Staff were helpul and helped us arrange a couple of trips and answered any questions we had in a friendly manner which isn't always a given in hostels. The rooms were ok, comfortable enough to sleep in, we didn't spend much time in the hostel as there was so much to see and do in Boston so it was more... More

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SStravelcat
Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

I Stayed at HI Boston for about 9 nights at the end of August. I was very lucky and got a room on the ground floor so I didn’t have to lug my suitcase up any stairs. I stayed in a female dorm that had 5 beds. The room was clean, had air conditioning, and fresh white towels were provided.... More

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b0nv0yage2007
Coronado, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

Choosing Boston as a stop on my 45 day road trip with my daughter was easy. Finding reasonably priced non-chain accommodations with personality on July 4th was not. Just before caving and booking a 4-star chain, Hostelling International rescued me (and, my wallet) with a private room near Boston University and Fenway Park at a fraction of the 4-star price... More

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fayenora
London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
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Hostelling International hostels are always going to be good, it's a fact. HI Boston includes free breakfast and is full of information on the local area and Boston. Use of a computer is $1/min and Wifi if free in the lobby. Staff are friendly and helpful. There is a bag storage facility and a large kitchen space. The rooms are... More

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elvillatoro
San Jose, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

The hostel has a good localization I could walk or find buses easily there. The price is not so good for a hostel, but it was very clean and the service was ok. I would come back. More

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DonJennster
Charleston, South Carolina
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8 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

Boston is a rather expensive city so a friend and I chose to stay at this hostel. For the money, it's not bad. The rooms are small and the bunk beds, esp the upper ones, are tiny. I felt like I couldn't turn over. But the rooms and the bathroom were clean and quiet enough (for a hostel). The staff... More

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tatami28a
nagano japan
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27 reviews
17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

I had slept 5 nights at August 2011. It was old building and no eleveter. Room was noisy with moving conditioning morter. I cooked at the kitchin, poor water was big ploblem. Free Breakfast is very nice. More

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Con F
Yonkers, New York
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
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Pros: I've been to REALLY bad hostels. This was A+ compared to other hostels Ive been to in Europe. I booked for 4 people and hostelbookers.com said that the room will have 6 beds. But when we got there, the room had only 4 beds. So we had the room all to ourselves. It was pretty clean. Staff was friendly... More

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