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19 Stuart Street, Theater District, Boston, MA 02116, United States of America
#50 of 93 hotels in Boston
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 3173 hostel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.2
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
8.1
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Free Wifi
8.9
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Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Michelle
Mexico16 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“I would book it again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Private Queen Room Ensuite
- • Stayed 2 nights
The A/C didn't work properly, the room felt very hot at night
The location is very good, close to The Theater area and Boston Common, subway entrances within 2-3 blocks away
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Odalys
United States of America4 Reviews9.0“Good accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Comfortable bed, good breakfast, good location, big lockers
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Stepanka
United States of America16 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The little light in my bed did not work and it’s quite expensive for a hostel
The location was perfect and everything was super clean and the personal really nice.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Victoria
United States of America6 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Private Queen Room Ensuite
- • Stayed 2 nights
walls were very thin and could be very noisy, it was way too expensive ($300/night) for a hostel private room
great location, very nice staff, breakfast, planned daily activities, all the necessities you would need
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 24, 2024
_eve
Belgium41 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Good stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Friendly & helpful staff, bed was ok, if you needed sheets or towels etc. you only had to ask! Restrooms were way better then I hoped (with all these people). But for me personally one night was enough, i’m used to be on my own
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Margaret
United States of America14 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“I think this hostel needs to write some rules on shared housing . A lot of people act like they own the place when the t”- • Business trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rude roommates
Good location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Peter
United Kingdom37 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Good hostel in Boston”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was rather flimsy.
Good hostel in downtown Boston. Well run, clean and safe. Nice common area. Free luggage storage and within walking of all the main sites.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Doris
United States of America5 Reviews8.0“Great location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I didn’t get much sleep, since one of the other guests was coughing all night long. Also, the window didn’t open which made it very stuffy.
Centrally located. Complimentary breakfast was better than expected.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Ana
Colombia4 Reviews9.0“Really enjoyed the stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bedroom is a little too dark and it didn't have any chair.
The common facilities are really good, the staff is kind, bed was really comfortable and the location is amazing (really close to freedom trail and subway station).
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Danyu
China54 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hostel is close to the Chinatown, very convenient to enjoy the meals. The location is perfect, you can have a citywalk and reach many places of interest easily.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Patrick
United States of America1 review9.0“Excellent value for modern, high-amenities hostel”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in All Gender 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
The only downsides are the ones typical of a hostel: 1) you can't being guests back, 2) less privacy (although guests there are very respectful and quiet), and 3) the beds aren't super comfortable (but not uncomfortable).
Excellent location near Boston Common. The hostel is much newer and well-designed compared to others. The kitchen is phenomenal and there are great lounge spaces. Staff are friendly and helpful. Beds are pretty standard but the rooms are definitely above average since 1) the lockers are much better than is often the case and 2) you get a nook/shelf by your bed so you can store stuff there, charge your phone, etc. Bathrooms were clean and great. The free breakfast each morning was surprisingly good. It was better than continental - I was impressed that it had greek yogurt.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Carla
United States of America4 Reviews8.0“I wanted to go to a hostel. I’m 77, and I satisfied my curiosity,@”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast could have been better organized. It was a little awkward to find and use electrical outlets.
Location was great. Staff was busy but friendly. So were the fellow hostlers.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Hélène
France3 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Wonderful Hostel in Boston”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The water in the shower was cold. There were not a lot of good knives in the kitchen to cut vegetables properly.
Lockers are big enough to put a backpack in there. This hostel is in Chinatown close to the subway. The staff was really kind and available. The breakfast is well-stocked and delicious (fruits, cereals, oats, bread, pancakes, etc...). There's something for everyone! This hostel is really great !!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Maxim
United States of America43 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Great value”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
— obviously it’s harder to sleep in a room with 5 other people, but it can be done with noise canceling AirPods, eye mask, etc
— the cheapest hotels were literally $600/night when I went. I’m grateful that this place exists for $70 — also really nice kitchen / community facilities
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Tal
Israel4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower facility is somewhat old, but you definitely have your privacy. For some reason, I received the top bunk bed even though we were only two in a room for four. Didn't really mind, but just seemed awkward.
The room was clean Bed was comfy Great value for money
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Igor
Austria8 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Men's 8 - Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It wasn't possible to open the windows, causing limited income of fresh air.
The staff was really friendly and helpful. The location is really good. The nice thing is that the breakfast is included in the price.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Zicong
Japan13 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A good choice for short term stay with low price.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Men's 8 - Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They does not provide free cabinet door locks.
Good location, stylish design of building interior, many shared washrooms.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Mohamed
Belgium9 Reviews9.0“Superb hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in All Gender 4-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
clean modern hostel with a lot of bathrooms. Very nice environment to meet travellers and culture exchange. Hostel organize events like tours, parties etc
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Oyeleye
Nigeria1 review8.0“Interesting!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Men's 8 - Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
Location & the friendly staff. The WASH facilities are good and clean. Good restaurants and other eateries within the areas. Closeness to the Orange Line is a great plus. CVS is close, and a couple of stores are within the vicinity.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Ekaterina
Switzerland7 Reviews8.0“Very pleasant stay in a modern hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
sometimes noisy during the night
location, staff, comfortable beds, very modern, clean bathrooms
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Joseph
United States of America1 review1 helpful vote8.0“Very helpful and friendly staff, comfortable beds and good rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Men's 8 - Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not many choices for breakfast but it was still good
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Jeanne
Switzerland1 review7.0“great location, fabulous lobby”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 4 nights
i didn't like the bathrooms. i think they would benefit from being divided up. so, for instance, a few big rooms with nothing but mirrors and sinks. a few bathroom with just a sink and a toilet, and a few rooms with just a shower. that would take a lot of pressure off. sometimes all you want to do is brush your teeth and wash your face, and you don't want to have to go into a full bathroom that's been used by a ton of other people. also, i thought the bathrooms could have used more surfaces to put a bag or a suitcase, for instance. since it was hardly ever possible to turn the light on in my room, because there was always at least one other person sleeping, i had to take my backpack and my suitcase into the bathroom every time, and i was unpleasant, since i could put them on a rack or whatever, and always had to open them on the floor, which was sometimes wet.
- the location is unbeatable, fantastic. - i didn't have breakfast at the hotel. i'm a vegan and it didn't sound from what the person at check-in was saying that there would be much for me to eat, so i never checked it out. - the room i was in exclusively to sleep. i saw it with the lights on only once in four days, and for only a few seconds. the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Albin
Sweden1 review8.0“Great stay overall”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in Men's 8 - Bed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some members of the staff were not so accomodating. Beds are only 189/190cm (6ft2 /6ft3) long, as someone taller than that I would have really appreciated it if that information was clear on Booking.com.
Great location, good breakfast and nice common areas. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Iain
Australia17 Reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Great location for a self-guided walking tour of Boston”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Private Queen Room Ensuite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The immediate district and walk from South Station is in a rundown part of town… it gets much better as Boston is explored!
Clean, central, private room was basic and good value for money.
Stayed in May 2024
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