Backpackers Bargain Rock, Boston

13 School Street Everett/Boston MA 02149, Boston (See it on map)

Description of Backpackers Bargain Rock

SAVE CASH!! Welcome to the Backpackers Bargain Palace Hostel! We offer FREE Internet and Wi-Fi, Large Comfortable Rooms that are CHEAP We are a short distance from public transportation in Everett. MA. Although we are 25 easy minutes from Central Boston, a simple commute on public transportation, we are situated in a very safe and international setting, where food and drink are much less expensive than Central Boston, yet just as delicious. Check-in until 10PM. If you wish to check-in later, call ahead and make other arrangements. Thank you We look forward to seeing you here!

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Backpackers Bargain Rock has a rating of 69% from a total of 102 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Backpackers Bargain Rock

  • carmen-moreno-873158 from Spain, has 2 reviewscarmen-moreno-873158 says:

    It's pretty far from Boston, you have to take train and bus, which takes around 30 minutes or more... you can't go out to Boston during the night because there is no public transport to go back but there are some Brazilian clubs around. The staff was really nice and helpful, we were traveling... more

    Posted: on Dec 20, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • chowdhuryrashed9467 from Canada, has 2 reviewschowdhuryrashed9467 says:

    Actually, when you get to the Backpackers' Bargain Rock, you find a locked door with a phone number attached to it. When you call the number, you're redirected to a nearby hostel called the Prescott. I don't think that's a very honest approach for the hostel owner to take.

    Posted: on Dec 2, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • hdwang2370 from China, has 5 reviewshdwang2370 says:

    the location is a bit outside the city, but if i don't live here, i don't think i might ever came to this place. the bus and subway connection are pretty convenience, but gotta wait a bit on the weekend :(. they don't serve breakfast which is to my surprise.

    Posted: on Nov 23, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • kketchman5884 from USA, has 1 reviewskketchman5884 says:

    I would have said it to be more clean, but I found vomit in a shower stall in the morning. I understand it was early, and staff was just getting there, but I think it took it down a step. Otherwise a good deal.

    Posted: on Oct 12, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • jkortenhaus3653 from Germany, has 2 reviewsjkortenhaus3653 says:

    Great! Anytime again! Friendly and very helpful staff, clean sheets, towels, rooms and showers! Anything a backpacker would wish for. Loved it.

    Posted: on Oct 12, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • whitlock19837548 from England, has 8 reviewswhitlock19837548 says:

    the hostel is not in boston, and doesn't take half hour to get there, it takes more. Pay the extra and stay in boston where you intend to visit. The address on here is wrong and so i followed the directions to a hostel that was closed. The plastic mattresses suck and are hot. The bathroom light... more

    Posted: on Sep 26, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • kristenraudkats4640 from Estonia, has 1 reviewskristenraudkats4640 says:

    The Hostel isnt in Boston, its in Everett and Youll have to be there before 00.30 because the public transportation stops then. No liquor past 22.00 either in Everett. The hostel has a pool room which is really cool. The beds were suprisingly big for a hostel. I would give it a 3+

    Posted: on Sep 20, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • david-r-broadley3236 from England, has 6 reviewsdavid-r-broadley3236 says:

    Location is out of the city centre, our room had no toilet, or air conditioning, which led to a sweaty nights sleep. All in all, not brilliant, but if you're looking for a place to sleep and that's all, then it'll do.

    Posted: on Sep 7, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • simplepast8502 from Germany, has 5 reviewssimplepast8502 says:

    Too expensive for what you get!its hard to find because its in everett and it doesnt really look like a backpacker hostel.but its okay.subway for 15$/week is good,take that.they dont have a laundry.kitchen is rarely, tv's are not working.

    Posted: on Sep 5, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • why19858744 from China, has 1 reviewswhy19858744 says:

    There should be more publicity about this hostel in its neighbourhood, absolutely no one in the neighbourhood that I met, even the police, have ever heard of its name nor was able to tell where it's located, and for a single foreign traveller desperately looking for the way there after the sunset...

    Posted: on Aug 30, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • nz-nicnac8872 from New Zealand, has 15 reviewsnz-nicnac8872 says:

    good to get away from hustle of big city and relax. on big road so bring ear plugs. kitchen virtually non-existent, plan on microwave cooking only. location obv out of the city which is good for the weeknights when only $25 but weekends prob better off in middle of city as rises to $40 which is... more

    Posted: on Aug 28, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • trygveadahl4020 from Norway, has 2 reviewstrygveadahl4020 says:

    it was a okay place to stay, but it is far from downtown, and busses and subway must be taken to get there, it takes aroud 40 min... and, are you going to boston in the summertime, choose another place, no a/c on the rooms, and the a/c in the rest of the place are always being shut of by staff......

    Posted: on Aug 26, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • sivanyfrank3094 from Israel, has 1 reviewssivanyfrank3094 says:

    it was horrible !! this place look like a dumpster! the staff was ok, not above it, the hostel was with no sign to it or on it, we didn't found it! i will never come to this hostel again and i will never recomend this place to any one! it is not worth the 40 $

    Posted: on Aug 25, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • tom-ra from Wales, has 7 reviewstom-ra says:

    an old hospital? or a converted old people's home?! no a/c, smelt funny and about as much fun as the industrial waste land it's in. avoid. far far from town.

    Posted: on Aug 25, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • natashagwitt3845 from USA, has 1 reviewsnatashagwitt3845 says:

    decent hostel..nice staff and people. odd location and not the cleanliest or most fun hostel... also beds are not so comfy.

    Posted: on Aug 13, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • claudiu919822 from Canada, has 1 reviewsclaudiu919822 says:

    Just one night for us. We like it. Close to Everett downtown (5 min). Good place to stay!

    Posted: on Aug 13, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • annavirtanen1600 from Finland, has 1 reviewsannavirtanen1600 says:

    Only two toilets working, no hot water from the showers in the evening, no airco in the rooms and I was afraid to keep windows open sooo really hot. Also next to a really busy road so be prepared for some noise. It is exactly what you pay for.

    Posted: on Aug 5, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • brettlangis9949 from Canada, has 1 reviewsbrettlangis9949 says:

    Staff isn't around much and it's a pretty quiet spot. Easy to find. Met some awesome people and it's a good bargain. Not a long walk to the subway, but it is outside Boston.

    Posted: on Aug 4, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • hskim98 from South Korea, has 6 reviewshskim98 says:

    staff was really helpful. we enjoyed our stay there.

    Posted: on Aug 3, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • ben8053 from Australia, has 22 reviewsben8053 says:

    Nice hostel with large rooms and a great place to relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the City. Staff are great and very caring. It's a very relaxed hostel with free Internet and coffee. What else does a tired traveler need?

    Posted: on Jul 31, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • bggtra from USA, has 1 reviewsbggtra says:

    I had a good stay. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

    Posted: on Jul 27, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • schnitte19899202 from Germany, has 1 reviewsschnitte19899202 says:

    cool hostel!!! the receptionist are well known with some special spots where to be shopping...great bus and sub connection and if you're staying longer then 2 days just take a 7 day pass it only costs 15$ and you're able to take the sub and the bus!

    Posted: on Jul 26, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • jot2re4007 from Denmark, has 2 reviewsjot2re4007 says:

    Average hostel. Alright but the worst part was that the staff would desapear without leaving notes on were they are.

    Posted: on Jul 25, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • huangyikun from China, has 9 reviewshuangyikun says:

    Everything runs good except for the location.

    Posted: on Jul 25, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • lizziefisher888349 from England, has 1 reviewslizziefisher888349 says:

    Has everything you need, easy to get into Boston and a great price. Fun mix of people. staff could be more friendly.

    Posted: on Jul 19, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • hawaii-alohahe3288 from Germany, has 4 reviewshawaii-alohahe3288 says:

    Free coffee, the shower is something to get used to, most important the free internet, but quite far from the centre! Rooms could be cleaner, the rest was ok though.

    Posted: on Jul 18, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • edward-sywulka1577 from USA, has 1 reviewsedward-sywulka1577 says:

    thanks for driving out to open up for me when i came late at night.

    Posted: on Jul 15, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • nsheading from South Korea, has 6 reviewsnsheading says:

    Can't say this hostel was nice... but it wasn't that bad, either. We reserved for the male dorm, and in the middle of night, 3 girls marched into the room, giggling and making tons of noise. Perhaps bcuz it was during the of 4th July and hostel was packed, but still that wasn't pleasant. Have to... more

    Posted: on Jul 13, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • dwibb from USA, has 6 reviewsdwibb says:

    We actually had a great time at the Backpackers Bargain Rock, only that was mostly due to the guests being fun. For whatever reason it attracted good people. Otherwise the staff was low-key, and the location made it a confusing walk to the orange line metro (although it's only 15 minutes if you... more

    Posted: on Jul 10, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Ncfcy from England, has 4 reviewsNcfcy says:

    Despite having checked in and made my bed I arrived back at the hostel in the evening to find that my bag had been removed from the room and all the beds had been taken. This was sorted out after a few phone calls but I didn't even receive an apology. Apart from that the hostel is okay but basic...

    Posted: on Jul 10, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Jasetheac from England, has 1 reviewsJasetheac says:

    this hostel is not in boston and the kitchen is none existent(one hob for the whole hostel). The only upside to the hostel is its cheaper than the other hostel in the city and free pool. I would not stay again due to the travel to get there from the city.

    Posted: on Jul 9, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Neillmac from Ireland, has 5 reviewsNeillmac says:

    this hostel is not actually in Boston, bus and train is involved to get to the city. The kitchen has two hobs and only one works! It can fit no more than one person cooking at a time. It is cheap, but you still pay for transport to the city. Nothing to do in the actual area, called Everett...

    Posted: on Jul 8, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • fabio222 from Ireland, has 5 reviewsfabio222 says:

    Great hostel with spacious rooms, a pool table, two tv's, free internet and wifi and also a kitchen. It was kept pretty clean and gave out free tea although the coffee machine was bust for my time there. I enjoyed the stay although they lack any air conditioning which is needed in humid summers.... more

    Posted: on Jul 7, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • contreleo121 from Mexico, has 5 reviewscontreleo121 says:

    Not a bad place to stay, with a subway station close. Its the cheapest you can find and its a good deal for the money.

    Posted: on Jul 6, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • elf-in-disguise067870 from USA, has 1 reviewself-in-disguise067870 says:

    The neighborhood was very quiet, but didn't necessarily feel that safe. There wasn't anything to go in the area. It was fun to hang out and talk with others in the hostel, but if you want to enjoy the nightlife, you would have to take a half hour MBTA trip into Boston in order to do so. The... more

    Posted: on Jul 5, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • peanutchew7590 from USA, has 12 reviewspeanutchew7590 says:

    Just a few minutes outside of Boston, in a very easy location. Buy a transit card for just $15 and get access to every bus and train in Boston. The hostel has a strange layout, with some interesting configurations; but they provide all the basic amenities: lockers, sturdy bunk beds, free... more

    Posted: on Jul 5, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Rhys87 from Australia, has 6 reviewsRhys87 says:

    It will be good when the downstairs section is finished. they need to advertise the fact that they have a cinema room! and let people know that a week charlie card is the better option to save money!

    Posted: on Jul 3, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • benwic from England, has 6 reviewsbenwic says:

    Movie theatre downstairs so bring DVDs, theres nothing else to do!

    Posted: on Jul 2, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • energy-blade2729 from Scotland, has 3 reviewsenergy-blade2729 says:

    For just a stop off in Boston this is a great cheap place. For longer stays the trip into the city center may get too much but its fairly easy and cheap to get into the city

    Posted: on Jul 1, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • michaelvke856 from China, has 15 reviewsmichaelvke856 says:

    pretty good hostel and nice staff with full facilities. a littel bit far away from the subway station(20 mins by walking)

    Posted: on Jun 30, 2009 // Rated: |

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