76%Berkeley Residence, YWCA

My wife and I stated one night and found it fine other than having to push two single beds together.

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by timothyshaunprice9877 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

1

my room smelt like sweat and so did my bedclothes. i had a rotten time.

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by michaelfincham3849 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

1

I encountered 3 different staff members, and all were polite, helpful and informative. Bathrooms could definately use an upgrade and a bit more of a scrub. For the price and location, it was about what I expected.

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by wanderingsch – posted on Nov 4, 2008

6

Great location, walking distance of everything, close to Boston Common. It's kind of steril but the rooms have all that is necessary and the staff is more than friendly, they are awesome.

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by jenniferdore – posted on Oct 31, 2008

2

One of the best hostels I have ever been. Very clean rooms, bathrooms, staff were very corteous. It is close to Boston Commons Park and Newbury street, a few blocks from the metro. We only book 1 night and wanted to stay an extra night - even though they initially had no space, the manager help... more One of the best hostels I have ever been. Very clean rooms, bathrooms, staff were very corteous. It is close to Boston Commons Park and Newbury street, a few blocks from the metro. We only book 1 night and wanted to stay an extra night - even though they initially had no space, the manager help us and we stayed 2 nights and I cancel my other reservation. Great breakfast included. Definitely worth every cent I paid.close

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by davidrodriguezchaverri217 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

11

Very good value and a great location. Breakfast offerings, which were included in the price, were a lot more than I expected.

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by barbara3329 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

1

Don't come with your car. The information at hostelworld.com that you can park on street is wrong. There is only an expensive parking garage near by. The rooms are okay, the breakfast is good and the location is excellent.

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by msindermann2636 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

Was unaware when booking that this hostel was also a permanent residence for some of Boston's less fortunate women. While our room was quite adequate, I feel that this should have been made clear before we booked. It certainly showed another side of life in the good old US of A!!!!

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by soojg – posted on Oct 20, 2008

6

A reasonably cheap place... nothing special though.

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by khille – posted on Oct 19, 2008

5

The staff was wonderful and went out of their way to be helpful!Sights and food are within reasonable walking distance. The rooms are basic but clean. I would definetely stay here again!

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by kyat – posted on Oct 18, 2008

2

I really enjoyed my stay. The hostel was located conveniently near the T line (subway) and I found getting around the city very convenient from here. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were a flash back of my college dorm, and I was surprised how much privacy I got in my single... more I really enjoyed my stay. The hostel was located conveniently near the T line (subway) and I found getting around the city very convenient from here. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were a flash back of my college dorm, and I was surprised how much privacy I got in my single room. the wi-fi internet was a plus. The security was great, as you had to ring a bell and be let in after 4pm. Breakfast is included with rate! I would definately recommend this hostel to anyone.close

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by amy1600 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

1

There is a strange smell in all the rooms. The bathrooms are not very clean. There are a couple of old people whoe live there permanently which also smell. I would not go there again. But you can feel safe there.

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by ines8196 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

1

Staff were lovely and helpful. However if you want traveller atmosphere you won't get it here. It has a lot of residents rather than people passing through. Clean and basic so if you're looking for a bed reasonably near to Boston centre then ok.

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by clairemorris763375 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

1

room is ok, furnishings are a little worn. bed was not very comfortable and the night i stayed there was a lot of noise outside until the early hours. but it is very secure and the bathrooms are fine. good for a short stay as the city centre is easily accessible.

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by pullthecurtains4781 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

10

I paid $56.00 a night and stayed 5 nights. This is much more than I agreed to as per my statements. Also they would not honor the down payment of $20.00 + I paid to you. They did give me a nice breakfast each morning but I would have never stayed there at that price.

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by aaaaaaaa – posted on Aug 28, 2008

4

Great helpful people. Not really a youth hostel as most people there are elderly but good all the same.

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by tonyp5432120035482 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

1

hardly a hostel and a little more pricey, this hotellike-hostel is a good third choice for Boston. Location is a 15 minute walk from any good bar, but not 'in the outback'.

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by Risce – posted on Aug 11, 2008

6

Staff - friendly and helpful Bathrooms - need to be modernised Rooms - spacious and clean but very hot in summer weather.

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by jdelehanty3733 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

A nice quiet location but within walking distance of the centre of town. Its in South End which is the gay area so I'd recommend it for gay travellers. Never had any hassle walking home at night and the rooms are large, beds comfortable, linen clean and the shared bathroom is large and was never...

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by alanhatton9107 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

Cheap and central...Good breakfast service as well. The rooms sometimes smell funny and the baths could be cleaner, but overall it's a very good price for a bed and a roof in downtown Boston.

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by mj2009 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

It's a great place. I had a spacious room just for myself eventhough I thought it would be some kind of dorm. There were rooms with 2 beds as well. Everybody is nice and helpful. I would definitively come back!

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by raquel72319494 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

2

I have just one thing to say. It was my worst experience with hostels.

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by jcfugicejr8511 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

2

the common areas are nice, spatious, there is a beautiful piano and some computers..but the room is very small and the absence of Air Con makes it unstandable in hot nights. other than that, i guess you get used to the room. We stayed an extra night because it's not that expensive.

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by raphaeltissot182 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

2

No air-conditioning made sleep difficult, breakfast was good, staff were very helpful.

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by rvlmeredith6080 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

1

the place is ok for the price

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by maximum6au – posted on Jul 18, 2008

22

Very basic accommodation. Breakfast was decent--a few unprocessed food items were offered. People slam the doors as they leave the room, which makes a good night's sleep difficult, although otherwise it is quiet. I honestly wouldn't want to stay here again--it was like staying in a school.

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by daniel6227 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

10

As mentioned by other guests, there was a strange smell, it seems an "old" place and it was too hot in the rooms! I wouldn't go again, but the advantage is the centrality of the location.

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by katjarich6426 – posted on Jul 12, 2008

4

Very friendly staff and clean rooms/showers. Also a large common room. No airconditioning in the hostel so can be quite hot.

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by twoolderink – posted on Jul 11, 2008

3

Good place to stay in Bosotn. Close to subway and nice Coley Square and in a very safe neighbourhood with plenty of resturants and pubs. The showers could be cleaner.

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by saarwouters6470 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

3

Very good value. I enjoyed my stay. Quiet which was important to me.

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by semana1 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

1

My room was very neat and clean but the Hallways on the 2nd floor smelled horrible. They really need to change the carpets.

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by Viajero – posted on Jul 4, 2008

4

Old women living in it (Y wasnt for Young??), bad odor, very hot rooms....i know i did not pay 40 euros for a 5 stars luxury but i find that the previous reviews of this place are a little bit exgareted!

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by milanealine3167 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

1

party people stay away from here cos it's quite a rigorous environment. some of the guests are permanent, most of them are elderly who have been housed over there. it's a serene place, i met at breakfast some sweet old ladies who deeply touched my heart. excellent value for the money spent!

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by Momix2611 – posted on Jun 26, 2008

21

Thought it a bit strange when they told me to use the bathroom closest to me because it was a co-ed floor, even when I asked about a women's bathroom because the one closest to me said "men's" on the door.

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by jenny7400 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

7

A tidy place, not far away from the center. The wifi is a bit shaky in the evening but is otherwise accessible (in the 2nd floor at least). This is a good place to stay if you want to avoid noise and big crowds.

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by nikolov5413 – posted on Jun 16, 2008

5

I have stayed at many, many hostels throughout Europe and a few in the US and I was extremely disappointed in this hostel. The location was pretty out of the way, but Boston is pretty small so it's easily walkable. The building and rooms were clean though, which was definitely good. But the... more I have stayed at many, many hostels throughout Europe and a few in the US and I was extremely disappointed in this hostel. The location was pretty out of the way, but Boston is pretty small so it's easily walkable. The building and rooms were clean though, which was definitely good. But the people who worked in the hostel were unhelpful, unaccommodating and rude. If you are looking for a hostel that is literally just a bed, then this is your place. Otherwise, find alternate arragnements.close

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by laydieb – posted on Jun 16, 2008

3

I had a great time in Boston, in no small part thanks to the really helpful staff at Berkeley Residence! It was so easy to get around from where I was staying. I ended up being out a little later than I thought one night, but had no trouble finding my way back and felt totally safe! Thanks so much!

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by michaelsuing1810 – posted on Jun 16, 2008

2

It's nice place.

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by holly7943 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

1

Clean safe and economical. if i come to Boston again i will stay again. But this hostel needs a bit entertaiment

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by osmaneksik8224 – posted on Jun 8, 2008

1

This was my first ever experience at staying at a hostel before. Overall, it was a very satisfactory hostel - nothing extraordinary, but not a bad experience either. The room was nice and clean, the bed very comfortable (the pillow was GREAT!), and the bathrooms were clean too. My only... more This was my first ever experience at staying at a hostel before. Overall, it was a very satisfactory hostel - nothing extraordinary, but not a bad experience either. The room was nice and clean, the bed very comfortable (the pillow was GREAT!), and the bathrooms were clean too. My only criticism was that there seemed to be an odd smell - I think it was old cigarette smoke?close

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by rebecca-hinshelwood3822 – posted on Jun 7, 2008

1