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Reviews of Boston Homestel

36 Moseley Street, Dorchester, Boston, MA 02125, United States of America

#90 of 93 hotels in Boston

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 311 hostel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    6.0
    Ok place to stay a night to a reasonable price (for Boston).
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was not so clean otherwise the shared bathroom was ok. The room was very spartan.

    Nice welcoming and friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Justij was nice and accomodatedbfor my need however there was misunderstanding between Anotherguest anf Victor so my bed was used by other guest! we figured out in the end

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    First experience in Boston
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maintenance: broken toilet, broken heater, very dusty under bed Parking extra fees not mentioned on web prior to booking

    Location: close to public transportation, close to a few restaurants and drugstore. Feels safe Single and locked room Enjoyed +++ the hostel dynamic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    7.0
    Near train station and only a few stations to the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Okay for a Hostel.

    Located a short walk to the train station on the Red line only 5+ statins to the city depending where you get off. Major supermarket near by. Pizza sop around the corner.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No privacy

    Good and quiet

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedding - old sheets

    Location - close to beach - 1 hr to city centre

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    no mirror in the private room. bed is uncomfortable.

    close to the metro station. decent neighborhood.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    7.0
    Just as described, value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some rooms are in poor shape. Water damage visible on ceilings. Lighting was bad, and clearly some issue with the wiring as the lamp would go on and off periodically. Walls are thin and noise from the corridor is appreciable.

    Excellent location. Exactly as described. Good value for the cost.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff, Value for Money

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    7.0
    I would come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately I had the only unstable double bunk bed (the black one) in the room. Maybe you can change it soon into a more stable grey one. With a little effort you could make the comfort in the rooms better (little shelf, little light in the beds) and the cosyness in the kitchen and balcony higher (refresh old furniture or through rotten one away). The price to stay overnight is rather high, so you could improve the value for money. Nevertheless I enjoyed my time. Thank you!

    They provided a ready bed and towel. The staff were friendly, helpful and easy going. Nice quiet area around, very close to the tube and the next beach only 300 meter away.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    8.0
    good stay in Boston
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    it´s more a place to stay/sleep that a hostel to make socialize. the first and second floor have spot that need to be repaired asap

    very good location close to the subway, the red one, from there you can easily go to the city center. All what you needed at the house

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    8.0
    Family trip in Boston
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to wait 1 hour to check-in. We were waiting for the staff at the living room for long time. It was quiet annoying.

    Good bathroom and kitchen. Even has a smoking area.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff member that greeted me was very friendly and made me feel welcome.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    8.0
    Overall a pleasent little place to stay close to the Subway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathrooms/shower needed beachingto remove mould.

    Was a nice common room. Friendly staff who actually talked to you.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    8.0
    Low prices in a good position
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I never had any problem

    The low price makes this place the only reasonable choice to find a room around Boston. And it's not even bad compared to the other hostels! It's just smaller. On the redline, so a perfect position to reach Boston, Cambridge and Somerville

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    Closeness to the train station, quiet block...pretty clean and homey..

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    8.0
    Everything’s great, but beds were a bit uncomfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Comfort Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uncomfortable beds, woke up a few times in the night and felt a bit sore in the morning. Not unexpected though so its ok.

    Good value for money. Staff were lovely & very helpful. Good facilities & location. Had a private room, felt safe and secure to leave our things to explore Boston. They also have lockers.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    6.0
    I enjoy the conversations with people from all over
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The home was older and could use some upgrades and renovations. The bedding could have been better. Plus adding some small lockers in the bedroom for personal items to be locked.

    Having the ability to cook was good. I liked to co-ed common areas, the diversity.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    6.0
    Short Stop At the Boston Homestel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Caravan
    • Stayed 1 night

    The camper had no sink or toilet and the one in the main building was very poor as the handle for the shower fell off. The bathroom needs an upgrade soon. The room was way overpriced for what was offered.

    The private space in the camper van was very quiet and okay for a one night stand. The JFK metro stop is very close to the hostel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I rarely use my credit card. At the hostel though I paid with it and both front and back were photographed. A few days later I was victim to credit card fraud. As I live on the other side of the world and had not used my card for anything else on this trip, I am quite certain that this is related though I cannot say whether it was negligence in protecting my data or purposeful bad intention by the staff. Also, my room was not yet clean when I arrived in the early evening but this was fixed in 15 minutes so I did not mind too much.

    Adequate accommodation and much cheaper than anything else in the city. Has everything that is needed at a hostel. Had great chats with other visitors.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location isn't brilliant and it is more than I'd normally pay - but I can blame them for what they delivered, and they were the cheapest option.

    Near a metro stop, decent staff (and guests), some stuff around it for a snack or small meal, nothing too bad really.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a little bit old. My matress wasn't comfortable.

    The staff kindness

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast. Location is more easier as the red line train is available all the timei

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    7.0
    Enjoying short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very small rooms. Lots of noise. My food got stolen.

    The staff was excellent. Also location was good. Hostel experience.

    Stayed in June 2023

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