Boston Homestel

3.5

Average(585 Reviews)

Hostel in Boston, MA

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Attractively situated in the Dorchester district of Boston, Boston Homestel is situated less than 1 km from Carson Beach, 2.1 km from M Street Beach and 2.9 km from JFK Presidential Library & Museum.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Boston, MA

Nearby attractions

Public Garden

4 mi

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Available Rooms

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Budget Double Room

1 Double • 96 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Triple Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Boston Homestel

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3.5

Average(585 Reviews)

Hostel in Boston, MA

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Attractively situated in the Dorchester district of Boston, Boston Homestel is situated less than 1 km from Carson Beach, 2.1 km from M Street Beach and 2.9 km from JFK Presidential Library & Museum.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Boston, MA

Nearby attractions

Public Garden

4 mi

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Available Rooms

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Budget Double Room

1 Double • 96 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Triple Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.5

Average(585 Reviews)

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2.5

May 2024

Pas cher = pas top

Proche du métro Parking à disposition pour 10$ par jour si besoin Facile de se garer dans la rue au besoin Faciliter d'entrer dans la chambre

Le non accueil du personnel Les draps sales Le 2e lit non préparé et sans drap disponible Le temps d'attente dans la salle de bain

1.5

Nov 2023

Very expensive for a shabby room

The exterior of the property was promising and near public transport

The condition of the property was very run down, wet towels left on the bathroom Floor, could be so much nicer with a few simple tweaks. If it was cheap then not an issue but $131?! 😳

3.5

Oct 2023

I would come back.

They provided a ready bed and towel. The staff were friendly, helpful and easy going. Nice quiet area around, very close to the tube and the next beach only 300 meter away.

Unfortunately I had the only unstable double bunk bed (the black one) in the room. Maybe you can change it soon into a more stable grey one. With a little effort you could make the comfort in the rooms better (little shelf, little light in the beds) and the cosyness in the kitchen and balcony higher (refresh old furniture or through rotten one away). The price to stay overnight is rather high, so you could improve the value for money. Nevertheless I enjoyed my time. Thank you!

4.0

Oct 2023

Family trip in Boston

Good bathroom and kitchen. Even has a smoking area.

We had to wait 1 hour to check-in. We were waiting for the staff at the living room for long time. It was quiet annoying.

4.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Near a metro stop, decent staff (and guests), some stuff around it for a snack or small meal, nothing too bad really.

Location isn't brilliant and it is more than I'd normally pay - but I can blame them for what they delivered, and they were the cheapest option.

0.5

Jul 2023

Bad

Close to train station

The caravan for hire was pointless, it says it can sleep two people but that was at a squeeze and super uncomfortable. Shouldn’t be available for use

5.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

Very comfortable place, and great location, 1 minute walk to the train station

2.5

Nov 2022

Passable

Location was good and staff communicated well over app.

Room was very small and not clean. 1 toilet was also not clean

0.5

Nov 2022

Bad

The place was a dump. It was an old house dirty and in disrepair. It was do loud we could not sleep. We would have been better off sleeping in a chair in the airport.

We liked nothing. The beds were small and uncomfortable. The building had the atmosphere of an abandoned house.

0.5

Nov 2022

Horribly filthy hostel that is falling apart. Stay away!

The lady checking guest in seems nice but gives out fault information. I do like the fact that they have a few parking spaces but ridiculous that you have to pay to park there.

I don't like the fact that their staff give out mixed misleading information. I ended up being charged for two nights while I stayed for only one. On top of that the bathroom was super dirty and the room has a strong odor, like a really really bad armpit smell. Stay away unless you like the smell of armpit.

5.0

Nov 2022

excellent!!!

I could made friends!!!

nothing

2.5

Nov 2022

Adequate for a short stay

Security on the doors, quick & smooth check in, friendly staff, access to the kitchen.

No hairdryer available, small bathrooms, the bathroom door didn't lock properly, not a very good location, a bit dirty (found an open bag of crisps under my bed), one very thin pillow

2.5

Oct 2022

The location was amazing, and the price was very helpful.

Price and location were the reason I chose it. Check in was friendly, welcoming, helpful and thorough. The first floor, including the bathroom, was quite clean. The person who checked me in was careful to show me how the locks worked and explain coming in after hours, as well as set up my off street parking.

The second floor bathroom was dirty - mildew on the walls, dirt on the floor, water in the window? I was surprised and disappointed after the cleanliness of the first floor. This is only my third hostel visit, and I couldn't find anything to explain what to do with my used towel and linens. And I did sit down in the living room and go through the book to see if I could find it.

0.5

Oct 2022

Waste

It's cheap, in more ways than one.

I will preface this by saying I've been staying in hostels for over 10 years and have seen all kinds of strange things but this owner is by far the nastiest and most negligent I've ever met. The owner tells guests in their confirmation email that that need to send an email if they will arrive after 9. They supposedly have staff working until 9. They do not have staff working until 9 and the owner does not respond via email or text. We were supposed to show up at 8 but got lost and arrived there right at 9. There was no staff there. A nice guest let us in and we sat around emailing and texting the owner that we just arrived (on the wall, it says email or text the owner and gives contact information). The other guests said they hadn't seen any staff around for awhile and one mentioned getting ahold of the owner had been a problem for them as well. The owner never responded that night. Not to emails or texts. We had to stay at another hostel. (HI Hostel is lovely btw). The next morning, I emailed and texted the owner again, as per the instructions on the wall in the hostel, and got no response. I finally called booking and told them the owner was not responding at all to any of my messages and after they get ahold of him, suddenly he responds back via text behaving as if he has done nothing wrong. We stayed the final night at "Homestel" not wanting to deal with anymore drama. My bed was a cot on the floor next to an open electrical socket. I called Booking later to ask for a refund. They said the owner declared us "no shows" on the night we arrived and that they couldn't do anything because we hadn't called them until the day after. They apparently only count communications through Booking.com and if the owner of any establishment isn't responding you have to call Booking IMMEDIATELY. (Good advice for the future). Don't waste your time and money here. Just checking in is both a gamble and waste of time.

3.5

Oct 2022

Good

Nice neighborhood.

Guests noisy, coming and going at nite.

4.5

Sep 2022

Short and sweet.

Bathroom very clean.

Bad pillows.

3.0

Sep 2022

Not bad for a hostel, but they could do a lot better (communication, cleanliness...)

Coded locks on front door, interior doors for first and second floors, and each bedroom. Coffee machine for common use and mterials provided to label your food. Free earplugs to help with peaceful sleep and multiple shared bathrooms.

Cameras in common room, shared bathrooms are musty/moldy. Signs say to mask and use "provided anti-bacterial soap" but there's no making (even staff) and no antibacterial soap provided. Dorm rooms are filled with clutter. Staff phone number is text-only, but that's not mentioned anywhere on the website or reservation.

4.0

Sep 2022

Good Stay

The staff is quite helpful and friendly. Good to have some chats with others at public area.

Less privacy in shared room. Could be cold bc AC is on.

4.5

Sep 2022

Superb

Close to the subway

4.0

Sep 2022

Good one night stay last minute

Close to everything and walking distance to food.

My bed was dirty and had stains :/ I was told I shouldn't walk around alone so maybe safety was a concern in the area.

2.5

Sep 2022

Passable

The location is good! You can go outside and inside whatever you want. Hot water. The kitchen is useful. The staff is really nice!

I had to live with men I don't really like it, they should have different rooms. Bathroom are ok, no soup to wash your hands, no toilet paper sometimes, dirty sometimes. They only give you a sheet no blankets and I felt cool at night.

4.0

Sep 2022

Very good

the location is good and staff are nice, easy to check in and check out.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Boston?

The average price for a rental in Boston is $321 per night. This rental is $187 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Boston Homestel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Boston Homestel pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Boston Homestel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.

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Boston Homestel

Hostel in Boston, MA

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Boston, MA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Budget Double Room

Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Comfort Triple Room

Boston Homestel

Hostel in Boston, MA

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Boston, MA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Budget Double Room

Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Comfort Triple Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Boston?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Boston Homestel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Boston Homestel?

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