Very well located, within walking distance to South Station. Very central to all activities. Clean facilities, i e bathrooms, kitchen. Great choice of breakfast. Staff are always helpful. Loved the ethos about bringing people together encouraging communication accross different nations and cultures. Special thanks go to Tommy who is a great organiser, this was highlight of our stay, monday karaoke night, singing with people from all over the world. Loved the Boston tea party, learnt so much about history of Boston. HI Boston is a hub for people and communities accross the world!

Would have been nice if my husband had a curtain for his bed, but we understand sometimes things like this can’t be helped. Maybe a quick check for this especialy for mixed dormitories.

Beds in dorms had curtains giving high level of privacy. Beds comfortable, personal light and recharging sockets too. Good breakfast and common areas too. Good range of tours and activities for those who wanted them, though I didn't personally take part. One of the best hostels I've been to.

I had a great experience at HI Boston. Centrally located in Chinatown, and easily accessible from the airport taking the S1 Silver Line and a 10 minutes walk from South Station. The hostel is very clean and relaxing with plenty of lounging areas with a fabulous reception area with comfortable chairs, big bay windows and a fireplace. I stayed in the six-person female dorm with a nice amount of space. The beds were comfortable with ample storage lockers and I stayed warm during the cold weather. Plenty of clean bathrooms with a shower in each bathroom so I never had to wait for a shower. The breakfast is the usual fare of yogurt, bagels, cereal, some fruit and coffee which was a nice way to start off the day. The staff were nice and helpful and there are activities thoughtout the day and evening. This isn't a party hostel which I appreciated and plenty of quiet time but you can easily meet all types of people at the hostel. Plenty of bars, cafes, restaurants around with delish Vietnamese restaurants everywhere. I loved having the green/orange train lines so close (5 minutes walk) where you can get to the Boston museum, Boston University or transfer to the red line for Pinceton and other Boston sights. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would stay again!

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The location is in the city center and easily accessible via public transport. It's also near South Station, one of the city's Amtrak station. I loved the communal vibe at the HI Boston Hotel. I came for the Boston Marathon, which I participated in. The staff organized a pasta dinner for the guests on the night (a Sunday night) prior to the event. Most of the guests staying that weekend (like me) were taking part in the marathon. Also, the staff organized a celebration for the marathon finishers after the race. Unfortunately, I couldn't take part in it because I had to catch my train back home. But I appreciate the staff leaving goodies for marathon finishers.

The price. My issue with the price was a product of me staying at the HI Boston Hostel during Boston Marathon weekend. Yes, I came to the city to run in the race, and every accommodation provider in Boston jacks ups the prices for marathon weekend. But I'm sure if you came any other weekend, the prices would absolutely be more normal.

I enjoyed my stay at this hostel. The staff were friendly, the facilities are so clean and welcoming. It provides free breakfast but since it’s Ramadan for me, I could not experience it. It’s in the heart center of downtown, you’ve Chinatown right there as well if you want to try Asian food. Incredible location overall. The guest of the hotel are world travelers so everyone was super friendly and kind. I’ll definitely revisit this spot the next time I go back to Boston.

To be honest, I wish they can fix the shower shampoo knobs. The 3rd floor room 3 (left shower broke). Overall, no bad complaints. I enjoyed staying here.

The location was well placed and the tour guides were helpful. Much more than I anticipated when booking this place.

The proximity to the hospital was noticeable from the frequent ambulance alarms, but as I really only stayed in my room when asleep it wasn't a huge problem. It was kind of hard to get ones bearings on the map and keeping a GPS app open put a time limit on self-guided excursions. The fridge in the kitchen was rather squashed, hard to find things when checking out (I couldn't find a takeout dish from a rather pricey Italian restaurant I'd eaten at a previous night)

The location was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was provided with bedlinen and a towel, which is rare in most places. The kitchen was spacious and had all the items you could need. What I liked about the place is that everything was thought of (for example they offered labels for your food). And my personal favourite: I did not have to wash my dishes after every meal !! They had water fountains in every floor, plenty toilets and offered loads of activities that I unfortunately was not able to participate.

I wish I could have stayed longer and participated in their activities!!

The location is great, walking distance to almost everything, and close to tube stations and trains. The breakfast was really good, and the facilities were better than expected.

There was a lot of noise from the street. The social activities were quite poor. A pub crawl on Monday instead of Saturday? I wanted to take the bike tour listed on the board. I ran to the hostel to be there on time, and 15 minutes before the start, they removed it from the board and said it was canceled. The people didn’t interact with each other. There were a lot of solo travelers, but all of them were focused on their phones in the common areas.

The staff was exceptionally friendly and caring, making the stay feel warm and welcoming. The evening meet-up sessions were a great way to connect with fellow travelers, and the guided trails to landmarks like MIT, Harvard, and the Freedom Trail were well-organized and insightful. The breakfast was excellent, and everything was up to the mark, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.

There was nothing to dislike, everything was well-managed and exceeded expectations.

In terms of hostels its is by far a 5 star hostel, in fact its a lot better than some 3 and 4 star hotels I have stayed in. The staff could not have been more helpful, the activities they offer are awesome, loved the Boston tea party idea. The lobby would not be out of place in a hotel. The exposed brick walls give it a really comfy feel while still being incredibly warm. The fire is amazing. I can't rate this place highly enough.. even the free breakfast was great. Absolutely would stay again.

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