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91% Customer Rating

37 reviews
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markohvasti4712 (Novice Nomad from Slovenia), October 2009:

The stay at Carruth House was a pleasure for two of us and I can only recommend this place to everyone, who is on budget and will ... more

han_stanton5000 (Novice Nomad from England), October 2009:

Carruth House was a delightful B&B set amongst sugar maple trees in an idyllic American setting. Our host, Heidi, was as charming ... more

Description:

The Herbert Carruth House, built around 1877, is one of the landmark historic properties in the Ashmont section of Dorchester... More Info... »

Carruth House

81% Customer Rating

469 reviews
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anoushka304670 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Very helpful staff, clean hostel, brilliant location. Will recommend to friends.

malkalowenstein6417 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

great location!!

Description:

HI-Boston is in the downtown Back Bay area, which includes some of the best museums and night spots in the city. More Info... »

H.I. Boston Downtown

77% Customer Rating

259 reviews
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danibolanos186 (Novice Nomad from Spain), November 2009:

it is a nice place to stay for the price

Michael (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

couldnt really say anything bad about this place, close to town clean and easy to find

Description:

Welcome to the heart of Boston! From here you can WALK to Boston's famous sights and sounds... More Info... »

Berkeley Residence, YWCA

73% Customer Rating

92 reviews
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GHovens (Avid Traveller from Netherlands), August 2009:

Unfortunately there was no wireless internet in the rooms. It was good though sharing rooms with 4 people!! And the metro was near... more

dana7895037 (Novice Nomad from Israel), August 2009:

they don't have eny kitchen alldow we been told that they do.

Description:

Our summer hostel offers singles, doubles, and triples. All rooms are fully air-conditioned with ensuite baths. Breakfast inclu.. More Info... »

H.I. Fenway

69% Customer Rating

140 reviews
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jkortenhaus3653 (Novice Nomad from Germany), October 2009:

Great! Anytime again! Friendly and very helpful staff, clean sheets, towels, rooms and showers! Anything a backpacker would wish f... more

kketchman5884 (Novice Nomad from USA), October 2009:

I would have said it to be more clean, but I found vomit in a shower stall in the morning. I understand it was early, and staff w... more

Description:

SAVE CASH!! Welcome to the Backpackers Bargain Palace Hostel! More Info... »

Backpackers Bargain Rock

69% Customer Rating

268 reviews
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socorroec229 (Novice Nomad from Puerto Rico), November 2009:

You can't beat the price for a single room. The location is excellent, in the center of the action. If you want quiet, this is the... more

bjsalmeron6527 (Novice Nomad from USA), October 2009:

I still don't know why my reservation was mysteriously canceled but the staff did take care of me. Ante rooms to the showers, even... more

Description:

PLEASE NOTE: ROOMS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS (SEPTEMBER - Mid -MAY) ARE FOR MEN ONLY More Info... »

YMCA of Greater Boston

67% Customer Rating

173 reviews
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Christian (Novice Nomad from Germany), November 2009:

mauld in the showers, dirty carpet! STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!

Timothy (Novice Nomad from England), October 2009:

I was booked into a shared room, but one of the guys there was smoking in the non smoking room, I complained & got moved to a much... more

Description:

The Farrington is located right on the Green Train of the Boston Subway system. We are an economical choice in one of the most .. More Info... »

Abercrombie's Farrington Inn

64% Customer Rating

158 reviews
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kwatkins462 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

This hostel was somewhat depressing. The staff was dreary, the beds were those plastic cushion uncomfortable mess, and there was n... more

emmunen7474 (Novice Nomad from Finland), October 2009:

I liked this little hostel! It wasn´t in the city centre, but it was easy to get there by bus and metro. The rooms were small but ... more

Description:

The Prescott International Hostel simply put is the 'Ritz Carlton' of Boston hostels. Sparkling clean bathrooms 'en suite' and a.. More Info... »

The Prescott International Hotel and Hostel

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