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Backpackers Hostel & Pub Reviews

13 School Street Everett/Boston MA 02149, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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87%Overall Rating

From 82 ratings
  • 87%Character
  • 88%Security
  • 74%Location
  • 96%Staff
  • 90%Atmosphere
  • 86%Cleanliness

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87%

excellent people work in the hostel, very nice and very good attention!!!very recommendable for the travelers!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the kind review and we hope if you return to Boston you will visit Backpackers. Thank you

100%

Steve at the desk was very nice. Also, the driver for the complimentary shuttle was very nice, too. In fact, one night, when I had no cash and just my credit card, he gave me $1.00 for the Coke machine. Additionally, the hostel is right on the bus line and about a mile from the closest train station, which the hostel provides a comp. shuttle to/from, so because of that, it was very convenient.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for the great review. If you return to Backpackers be sure to mention the review. Thanks again

100%

i love it it was a great place and the staff was great. we even stay longer because we love boston . chris was good at helping us out . will come back soon

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for the excellent review. We will be sure to tell Chris you greatly appreciated his hospitality, but it was our pleasure to have you as guests. Thank you again

100%

This hostel is a great example of hospitality. Great staff. Chris was exceptionally great...he went up and beyond to make sure all needs are met. Very friendly and accomodating. I will always go back there and will recommend it to others. Thank you:)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the excellent review. I will be sure to let Chris know you appreciated his work with a small bonus. If you return to Boston we would certainly hope you visit Backpackers. Mention the nice review and I'm sure you will receive our discount. Thank you very much.

100%

Loved the organized activities & their hot chocolate in the café was the best!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for the excellent review. It is a great help when people who enjoy themselves take the time to do a review. Thank you again

100%

The people in this hostel is very kind and hospitality. They helped me with everything I needed, and the hostel is a big house, well equiped and clean. Is nice to see this familiar companies, wich cares and have direct contact with their customers, steel existing. I definitely recomend this hostel to anyone who wants to stay in a nice and comfortable hostel in Boston, with kind people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male
  • (1 review)


87%

Staff was very kind with us and drive us every morning and evening between the hostel and the metro station. The hostel is a little far from Boston downtown but with metro station it's very quick and easy to access. The room was correct but very clean. Great thanks to David whom make us breakfast and give us a lot of information about Boston's activity.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for the kind review. We very much appreciate the fact that you took the time to rate our hostel. Thank you

100%

One of my favourite hostels in the US! It is really unique and has true Boston character. The staff goes above and beyond for the guests and they make you feel like family. The shuttle is so simple and convenient, I felt like I had a personal driver! The hostel pub had a special on beer when I was there so it was easy to meet people in the pub room in the front. Showers were clean, free coffee and tea! I will definitely come back one day. Thanks to everyone, especially Gus! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the excellent review and we hope you return to Backpackers in the future

100%

Everyone was very nice. Julianne drove the shuttle and drove me to the store to get grocery items. Shuttle was very easy to use and convienent.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Chad
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the excellent review. Juliann does a wonderful job for us and will be sure to be told of your comments. Thank you for staying at Backpackers.

100%

This was the friendliest hostel I have ever stayed in. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful and nothing was too big of a demand for them. The facilities were good and the other guests were friendly too. There was a lovely atmosphere as locals also hung out there and were pleased to help in any way they could.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the excellent review. We appreciate the comments and are pleased that you enjoyed the hostel and Boston, but really we were lucky to have you. Thank you, you were great

93%

Boston is full of friendly people, none of whom are more friendly and helpful than the staff at Backpackers Hostel and Pub. I would like to mention Chris at this point who really made me feel welcome and is genuinely one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to have met! Cheers guys!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for the nice review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and cant tell you how much the great review helps our business Thank you, and we hope you return

100%

The staff was very friendly! Steve, Chris ans Juliane were very helpfull and nice! =)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the excellent review. All mentioned will be told of your review and I hope you had a great flight out of Boston. We enjoyed having you at the hostel

67%

It's not far away from downtown, but it's a little far away from train station by walking. You can take bus or shuttle to the station, just need to wait. The room I stayed had very poor heater, so it was cold and the comforters looked crappy and thin. It's not a perfect hostel but ok to stay if others are full.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comments. After you told us your room was cold we notified the plumber and there may have been a small problem. We also have extra blankets if in the future this happens. As for the shuttle, it leaves the hostel every half hour if needed, and the shuttle times are LARGELY POSTED at the exit. If you plan your exit smartly, your wait should be no more than a couple of minutes. Most people enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea while they wait. Thank you

83%

The staff are very welcoming and go out of their way to be helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the nice review. The staff work very hard to make your stay the best it can be and will be told of your great comments. Thank you again

73%

At first appearance this looks a fairly old, tatty hostel but it's actually fine. Clean, nice staff, large dorms and friendly atmosphere, with travellers who actually talked to each other rather than spend their whole time staring at their computer or smart phone. What a nice change! The location isn't great but it's reachable by public transport & there's a free shuttle to & from a train station every day. Also the breakfast could be more exciting than toast & jam. Still, I had a good time.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the nice review. Our staff works very hard to make your stay a good one and we're glad you enjoyed yourself. We used to offer donuts with the coffee and tea, but the guests preferred toast and jam and that is why we made the change. It's just a little something to get you ready for a great day in Boston. Thank you

90%

I had an excellent stay at The backpackers hostel and pub in Boston. It is a cozy Hostel I would recommend to anyone visiting Boston. I arrived at 5am Saturday morning and Chris woke up and let me in the door and found me a place to sleep until I could check in. And, he did it all with a smile on his face. He was extremely helpful and courteous and made me feel at home for my two night stay. He also did an excellent job driving the shuttle offered to Wellington station.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the nice review, it is greatly appreciated. We realize that sometimes travel plans go awry and arrival times are very late. For this reason we have a live in manager available if you need assistance. We will let Chris know you appreciated his service with a small bonus. Thank you

90%

This is a really nice hostel and the staff is very friendly. Its very good that they offer a shuttle to the next subway station.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for visiting with us and we appreciate the nice review. We hope you will visit again if you return to Boston

60%

This hostel is way off from the center of Boston, you need to take the subway for more tha half an hour to just get to the nearest station, where you transfer to a bus or call the hostel shuttle service to get to the hostel. So if you don't want to waste two hours every day going in and out of hostel, don't come here. Despite the location, the staff were very friendly and nice. They provide shuttle service to and from Wellington Station, you only need to give them a call. No breakfast included.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Was in a great location, an easy walk into down town Toronto, Overall really great place would 100% stay here again in Toronto.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Great hostel 2 photos sized common areas and a pool table. . Super relaxed and friendly, Chris the receptionist was always willing to drop you at the station and give great local advice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the nice review and we hope you visit us if you return to Boston. We will let Chris know you enjoyed his service with a small bonus. Thank you

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