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575 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
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Hostelling International - Fenway Summer Hostel
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Indianapolis, IN
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Cheapest stay for a physicians' conference”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2009

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.

  • Stayed July 2009, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Seoul
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Not bad”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2007

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.

  • Stayed July 2007, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Palo Alto, California
2 reviews
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“sooooo sweet to be sooooo close to fenway”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 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

Stayed June 2007
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Bedford, England
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2006
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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!
  • Tips/Secrets — 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!
  • Stayed August 2006, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Portland, Oregon
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Location, Nice Staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 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.

  • Stayed June 2005
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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575 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
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