HI-New England

Mission: To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.

Hostelling International USA, Eastern New England Council (HI-ENEC) is the regional affiliate of Hostelling International USA, a network of 80 hostels throughout the United States.  HI-ENEC manages 6 hostels in Boston, Cape Cod and the Islands.

Since its opening in 1983, Hostelling International-Boston (HI-Boston) has hosted over half a million travelers from 85 countries.  The award-winning hostel enjoys consistently high ratings both within the international hostel network and among guests, who appreciate safe and affordable travel.  As an entry point to one of the most exciting cities in the country, HI-Boston provides an opportunity to meet travelers from all over the world.  The attraction is not only the low price of a bed – it is the international fellowship and intercultural exchange travelers can enjoy at the hostel.   

Plans are underway to build a new “green design” and energy-efficient hostel that will allow HI-Boston to increase its capacity, community partnerships, and educational programs.  With new group and community space, and additional capacity for guests, the Hostel will be able to welcome even more visitors to this world-class city.

HI-Boston is one of 80 quality hostels in the nationwide network of Hostelling International USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1934 to promote intercultural understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.