About

We are a small, cosy hostel style short term rental accommodations. We call ourselves 'Boston Homestel' because we provide a home for travellers and since we're small, we'll feel like a community. Home, hostel, and community is our motto, and we strive to be the friendliest place in Boston to relax and enjoy the city with other travellers. We offer private rooms and manageable dorm rooms of just 4, 3 or 2 people in mixed and female-only dorms. Your experience with us will be personal, unlike larger hostels. We'll know you by first name, even if you only stay 1 night. We like to have fun, but this is not a party house, so we ask our guests to be mature and responsible.

We are located near the Boston train red line and the city centre is 3 stops from us. We're also located walking distance to the South Boston beach. Yes! The beach is swimmable, you wouldn't expect that in the city but it does exist! Our property is located on a quiet residential street, but a short distance to the main street and the public metro (the T, as it's called in Boston). We're near a swimmable beach in South Boston and Vietnamese town.

We offer private rooms and manageable dorm rooms of just 4, 3 or 2 people in mixed and female-only dorms. Your experience with us will be personal, unlike larger hostels. We provide linens, a small blanket and a pillow. Lockers available. Towels available upon request(2USD) and earplugs(1usd). Self check in available. Microwave and refrigerator available.

Boston Homestel terms and conditions:

Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival, otherwise the full amount of the reservation will be charged.

Check in from 15:00 to 21:00.
If you are unable to check in during check in hours, you must email us to make arrangements. For check ins after 21:00 there is a late check in fee of $20. Check ins before 11AM is not allowed.
Parking $10/night
Check out before 11:00AM, late check out fees apply if you do not clear the bed/room by 11AM.

We place a hold of $50 as security deposit when you check in.
Payment by credit cards, debit cards.
This property will pre-charge your card before arrival.

Taxes not included - 17.95%
Breakfast not included.

General:
Reception hour: from 15:00 to 21:00.
No curfew.
The maximum period of stay is of 14 days.

Please provide check in time.
Instructions will be provided after check in

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 17:00

Non Smoking
Taxes Not Included

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Bicycle Parking
Parking
Book Exchange
Board Games
Wi-Fi
Fridge/Freezer

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Reviews

8.3Fabulous(370)

Value for Money
8.0
Security
9.1
Atmosphere
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Staff
8.3
Location
8.1
Facilities
8.4

Summary of traveller reviews

Boston Homestel offers a cozy atmosphere and is praised for its friendly staff and convenient location near public transport. While generally clean, some recent reviews mention issues with heating and room maintenance. It's a good option for budget travellers seeking a home-like feel.

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Stayed in May 2026

6.0

Angela

Female, 31-40, Cameroon

The hostel needs significant repairs. The shared areas were clean but the individual rooms were not. I think the hostel needs more staff to run efficiently and absolutely needs a handyman/plumber/carpenter. It looks like the owners personally rigged the place without getting permits from the city and without hiring a professional.

Stayed in Apr 2026

9.1

Jan

Male, 41+, Slovenia

I only stayed one night, but it was a pleasant stay overall (I was the only one in the dorm). It lives up to its name, since it's a family home converted into a hostel. It has a kind of cozy vibe, though with some limits like one bathroom per floor. The manager was polite and considerate. It seems to cater to long-term tenants, some were super loud in the hallway with their video calls at 5AM. A big plus for not raising prices during marathon weekend, might be a great budget option for runners.

Stayed in Apr 2026

8.6

Charlie

Couple, 25-30, USA

Affordable, modest hostel in a regular neighborhood. I thought the common areas were cozy but clean and the other guests pleasant and polite. The atmosphere is peaceful and it's located right on a T stop. The one problem we had was a near lockout after a night on the town. We were not emailed the outside code and would have been locked out all night if not for a sleepy guest walking by the door and recognizing us. There was no recourse in the moment- distressing but all's well that ends well.

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