Questions:
What are shared accommodations?
How can I reserve a bed?
Am I charged at the time of reservation?
How many nights can I stay at the hostel?
What identification do I need?
What if I’m not a member?
What time do I check-in & check-out?
Are there any age restrictions?
Do I need a sleeping bag?
What is your cancellation policy?
Is breakfast included?
Can I receive phone calls?
Do you have parking?
Do you have laundry facilities?
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What are shared accommodations?
Your
room will have 6 beds so you’ll be sharing your room with other
hostellers. We have male, female, and co-ed rooms for men and women traveling
together. Each bed has a personal reading lamp and assigned locker for
storage. You may bring your own lock or purchase one at our front desk.
How
can I reserve a bed?
Making a reservation is simple. You can reserve on-line or by phone. We
need at least 24 hours notice for a reservation. In order to make a reservation,
you need a valid Visa or MasterCard. Reservations are always recommended.
For more information, please link to our "reservation
page".
Am
I charged at the time of reservation?
No, a credit card guarantees your reservation. Payment is taken at check-in.
How
many nights can I stay at the hostel?
In order to make space for other hostellers, there is a maximum length
of stay of 14 nights within any six month period.
What
Identification do I need?
Each guest must have a government issued photo ID such as a passport,
driver's license, state/provincial or national identity card, military
service card, or alien registration card. Hostelling International membership
card are required for member discounts. Unfortunately we cannot accept
ISIC cards, college, school and university IDs.
What
if I’m not a member?
No problem. You can always buy
a membership on-line. Or you can purchase a membership at the hostel,
or choose to pay the temporary membership fee of an additional $3.00 per
night.
What
time do I check-in & check-out?
Our staff will make every effort to check you in no matter what time you
arrive. If your room should happen to not be available yet, you can relax
in our dining room and enjoy a cup of complimentary coffee until it is
ready at 12 noon. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Hostelling International-Boston
is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Are
there any age restrictions?
HI-Boston is open to guests at all ages. All guests under 18 years old
must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or chaperone for group
visits.
Do
I need a sleeping bag?
We include the cost of all bed linen and towels in the overnight fee.
Boston public health regulations prohibit the use of sleeping bags in
our dormitories.
What
is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations require 24 hour notice. You will be charged for the first
night if you do not arrive or call in advance to cancel.
Is
breakfast included?
Yes, we offer free coffee and breakfast pastries in our first floor dining
area.
Can
I receive phone calls?
Yes, but there are no phones in the rooms. Messages can be left at the
front desk.
Do
you have parking?
No, but at the front desk we have information about parking
garages. (Directions page)
Do
you have laundry facilities?
Yes,
we do. The washers cost $1.00 (soap is on sale for $.50 ) and the dryers
are $1.00 per load. It takes approximately 90 minutes to wash and dry.
Click
Here to Make an Online Reservation Request
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