Reviews of HI Boston Hostel 3 stars
19 Stuart Street, Theatre District, Boston, MA 02116, United States

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThere 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.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPerfect, location was great and clean room, perfect for a short stay.
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewView, ambiance, cozy
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
The bed I got was the top one and it was not easy for me to get up and down every time.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLight and curtains in the bed Many free activities , visits. It makes it easier to have contacts with other Great place !!
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewThe staff was extremely helpful and nice. Appreciate it so much .
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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
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.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery convenient location, near metro stations and the city center is reachable on foot within 15 minutes.
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..
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis 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.
Nothing. Super place and super staff.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewMattress was pretty good
The loud slamming doors all night, the woman above me snoring. I went to use the bathroom at 3 am and must have not locked the door all the way and a housekeeper started to come in. Instead of saying sorry she started yelling at me. Great for 20 somethings, but I didn't sleep all night.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewBig lockers in the rooms, excellent location, 24/7 reception and you can keep luggage in there after checking-out
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt’s very new and clean. There are many bathrooms outside the bedrooms. The staff are friendly.
Nothing, I would recommend to my friends!
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFacilities were good.
The room was very noisy from the street.