Boston Hostel - There are two good reasons to use hostel accommodation in Boston. One is to keep the accommodation budget down and secondly, in this type of accommodation you'll meet lots of fellow travellers. Some hostels have shared dormitary accommodation and shared facilities but others have single and double rooms with bathrooms. You'll want to check out where the accommodation is and what the transport is like. This can be done online as some of the bigger hostel websites give a thumbnail sketch of each offering. You also need to check is breakfast is included and so on.

Hostels used to be associated with Backpackers and Students but now very many older people and even families are found in hostels. Depending on what you are looking for you need to find out if the hostel is a party place or a quieter more relaxing atmosphere. One way or the other you will find a very friendly atmosphere in hostels.

Hostelling International Hostel Boston
This hostel is in the Back Bay area in Boston center. It is well located and has many facilities. It has double rooms with bathrooms (from 70 to 100 dollars) and also dorm accommodation (from 35 dollars low season). It is open 24 hours a day.

The Prescott International Hostel
This is a very clean hostel with bathroom en suite in private accommodation and in every dorm. There's a free shuttle to the subway from the front door (the Prescott is situated just outside the centre of Boston). Price is about 30 dollars a night in a six bed dorm.

The Herbert Carruth House
This budget accommodation is in the Ashmont area of Dorchester it was built around 1877. It is being renovated so check the renovations are completed before your stay. You have to stay at least two nights in this accommodation and a double room ensuite is around 100 dollars a night (but this can vary).