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575 Commonwealth Ave., Open June-August only, Boston, MA 02215
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Cheapest stay for a physicians' conference

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4 of 5 stars
Hyuntae88   8 contributions
Indianapolis, IN
20 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Attended a 3 day conference for doctors, and the hostel provided an awesome (read: affordable) place to stay. It's a converted old Boston University dorm, and the rooms are old, but they're NOT dirty, and the rest of the provisions (sheets, blanket, towels) are standard fare for hostels, which is to say they're fine so long as you can live without silk and extreme fluffiness. The proximity (as others have written, 5 min or less) to the Kenmore T station is great (gets you anywhere you wanna go), and it's not that far to walk to Boylston St and a lot of the active street life in the city. I was fortunate, too, that my floor was quiet on the 3 nights I stayed.

I had no problems w/ checking in (arrived at 3PM) or out. Other than that, I didn't deal much w/ service (trash was emptied once out of 2 full days; window unit AC didn't work great, but didn't need it). I know that for a private room with a private bathroom, I paid the LESS than several of the nearby hotels charged for 1 night, and I slept just fine. It's too bad the Red Sox were away during my stay (as others have written, it's definitely walkable to Fenway Park), but that might be a reason to return some day.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Business
  • Travelled with Solo Traveler
  • Age group 35_49
  • Member since 08 May 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Not bad

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4 of 5 stars
adultchildren   13 contributions
Seoul
28 Jul 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway

me and my friend stayed at this hostel just right before 1 week ago. we've been to Boston while the weekend. but it was not that easy to find a good accomodation because Boston's hotel price was quite expensive. but we were both student, so we decided to stay at the hostel.

but we didn't want to stay at the dormitory, so we make a reservation of a private double room. the room charge was also not that much bad when compared with hotel. we just paid less than 50 dollors for one night per one person. it was around 80 dollors per one night, but we had to pay a reservation fee and some a little amount of charges. but still, it was not bad.

we could use our own bathroom, and the room was not that bad for staying there as students. but the room was a little bit cold, and there was no fabrics for the bed. they just provide us one blanket, one pillow, and each of one pillowcase and flat sheet for sanitation.

but it was only 2 nights that we had in Boston, so we didn't have any complaint and were just satisfied with having a room for that price.

and the location was also fine. it was just less than 5 minutes from the Kenmore Sta., green line by walk. so we didn't felt any inconvenience in point of moving around Boston area.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2007
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Travelled with Friends
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since 19 July 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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sooooo sweet to be sooooo close to fenway

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3 of 5 stars
wileytravel   1 contribution
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12 Jun 2007

worked well for us, and the price was right in pricey boston. especially compared to the very steep price of tickets to see the bosox

  • Date of stay June 2007
  • Member since 09 June 2003
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Good Location

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4 of 5 stars
EDuBois   4 contributions
Bedford, England
4 Sep 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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Good location - very close to the Kenmore T station so it was convenient to get in and out of the centre. If you're looking to watch the Red Sox play during your stay, this is a great place to stay!

We got back fairly late a few times during the stay, but felt pretty safe on the walk from the station to the hostel door.

Rooms had everything you need - beds to collapse on after a hard day's sightseeing, private bathrooms, and space for clothes and backpacks without being cramped at all. Good internet access in the communal areas (although one terminal wasn't accepting cash at one point) and great facilities!

  • Liked — Close to the T station
  • Disliked — Rather impersonal rooms, but hey it's a hostel!
  • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Make sure you have change if you want to use the internet... they didn't always at front desk and it's useful not to have to spend $20 on internet because you've got no change and left your credit card locked up in the room!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Travelled with Friends
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since 04 September 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Other
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Great Location, Nice Staff

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4 of 5 stars
Maplebirch   4 contributions
Portland, Oregon
29 Dec 2005
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The location is great; steps to the subway, Kenmore Square,Fenway Park. A pleasant walk to Newbury Street shops. The staff are cheerful and helpful. The rooms are large, clean, and have new beds and sheets (carpets and tiles need repairs). They convert this place from dorm to hostel each summer, so it feels a little bare. But the staff is ready to help you explore Boston, and the price is right at this location.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2005
  • Member since 28 December 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, Great pool scene
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