HI-Boston

Top choice in South End & Chinatown


HI-Boston sets the standard for urban hostels, with its modern, ecofriendly facility in the historic Dill Building. Purpose-built rooms are functional and clean, as are the shared bathrooms. Community spaces are numerous, from fully equipped kitchen to ground-floor cafe, and there's a whole calendar of activities on offer. The place is large, but it books out, so reserve in advance.

Dorms vary in size and with guest gender; prices vary accordingly.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby South End & Chinatown attractions

1. Central Burying Ground

0.17 MILES

The Central Burying Ground is one of the city's oldest cemeteries, but it was a less prestigious resting place, used for Catholics, outsiders and British…

2. Chinatown Gate

0.19 MILES

The official entrance to Chinatown is the decorative gate (paifong), a gift from the city of Taipei. It is symbolic – not only as an entryway for guests…

3. Boston Massacre Monument

0.23 MILES

Paying tribute to the five victims of the Boston Massacre, this 25ft memorial replicates Paul Revere’s famous engraving of the tragic event.

4. Parkman Bandstand

0.25 MILES

Dating to 1912, Parkman Bandstand is now used for concerts, rallies and other events.

5. Boston Common

0.3 MILES

America's oldest public park, Boston Common has a long and storied history, serving as a campground for British troops during the Revolutionary War and as…

6. Great Elm Site

0.33 MILES

Now marked by a plaque, the Great Elm stood on this site for more than 200 years. History has it that the tree was used for public executions in the 17th…

7. Soldiers & Sailors Monument

0.34 MILES

This massive monument is dedicated to the namesake soldiers and sailors who died in the Civil War. The four bronze statues represent Peace, History, the…

8. Brewer Fountain

0.36 MILES

Dating to 1868, this lovely bronze fountain depicts four aquatic deities from antiquity.