Hostelling International - Boston

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The hostel is in downtown Boston, in the Fenway area which boasts some of the best museums and nightlife in the city.


Dorms $27.99+, Private $99.99+

The famous Freedom Trail, taking in the historic sights of the American Revolution, is within easy reach. There are 205 beds. Facilities include internet access, kitchen and laundry. We host 80,000 overnights per year from over 70 countries per year. We are managed by Eastern New England Council as the hub of a network of hostels in Eastern New England.

We are mission based. Our mission is "to help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling." For more information on the HI-USA mission please visit openingdoorsopeningminds.org. We are part of the HI-USA network of hostels. We are membership based and a part of IYHF with 4700 hostels world-wide.

We serve free breakfast every morning from 7am - 10am. We also provide shower shoes upon check-in.
We are walking distance from Fenway Park, The Prudential Center, The Museum of Fine Arts, The Freedom Trail, Shopping on Newbury Street and much, much more!

From South Station
Go downstairs to the Red Line of the subway. Take the Red Line inbound to the Park Street T Station. At Park Street, switch to the Green Line and take a B, C, or D train going Westbound. Get off at the Hynes Convention Center stop. Exit the station toward Massachusetts Ave. and turn left out of the station. Take your first right onto Boylston St. Go one block to Hemenway Street and take a left. The hostel is 1 block down on the left. #12.

From the Airport
Take the free Massport Shuttle bus to the Airport subway stop. Take the Blue Line inbound to the Government Center T stop. Change to the Green Line and take a B, C, or D train going Westbound. Get off at the Hynes Convention Center stop. Exit the station toward Massachusetts Ave. and turn left out of the station. Take your first right onto Boylston St. Go one block to Hemenway Street and take a left. The hostel is 1 block down on the left. #12.

By Car
From Logan International Airport: Take the tunnel to Interstate 93 North. At the second exit take Storrow Drive West and proceed to the Fenway exit which will be on the left. Staying in the left lane, continue through four lights and take a right onto Massachusetts Avenue (Fleet Bank is on the right), after that take the first right onto Haviland St. At the end of the block turn right onto Hemenway St. Our hostel is at the corner on the right.

From the North: Take Interstate 93 South to Storrow Drive. Proceed on Storrow Drive until you come to the Fenway exit which will be on the left. Stay to the left (this will be Boylston Street) and go through four lights and take a right onto Massachusetts Avenue (Fleet Bank is on the right), then take the first right onto Haviland St. At the end of the block turn right onto Hemenway St. Our hostel is at the corner on the right.

From the South: Take Interstate 93 North to Exit 18 - Massachusetts Avenue. Follow the signs to Massachusetts Ave. and turn right (Northbound) onto it. Continue for approximately one mile, you will pass the Christian Science Center on the right. At the next light turn left onto Haviland St. At the end of the block turn right onto Hemenway St. Our hostel is at the corner on the right.

From the West: Take Interstate 90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) to Exit 22 (Prudential Center/Copley Square). Follow the Prudential Center exit ramp onto Huntington Avenue and turn right on Massachusetts Avenue. You will pass the Christian Science church on the right. At the next light turn left onto Haviland St. At the end of the block turn right onto Hemenway St. Our hostel is at the corner on the right.

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Internet Access
  • TV/Common Area
  • Private Rooms
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Linen
  • Free Tea & Coffee
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry Room
  • Luggage Storage
  • Credit Cards Accepted

Reservations & Contact Info

12 Hemenway St, Boston, MA 02115
Check is at noon. Reception is open 24 hours a day.

Tel: 617-536-1027
Web: www.bostonhostel.org 
Email: bostonhostel@bostonhostel.org

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