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| Boston: Cheap Lodging Hanging your hat in Boston doesn’t have to cost the earth. Hostels and cheap B&Bs offer safe, clean environments for minimal expenditure. Our Choice: Hostelling International Boston Downtown (12 Hemenway St) H.I. Boston Downtown offers six-bed single sex and mixed dorms starting at just $37. Membership to Hostelling International is essential, but well worth it due to the free breakfast, Internet access, WiFi, coffee and tea all day, Xbox access, welcome gift, in room lockers, shampoo, walking tour and evening programs! Non members will be charged an extra $3 per night. Guests may stay up to 14 nights in any 6 month period. Also Notable: Berkeley Residence, YWCA (40 Berkeley Street) Right in the heart of Boston, the YWCA offers female guests “private rooms” and male guests “dorms.” All rooms are reminiscent of college dorm rooms, but clean and cheap. Prices start at $45 including breakfast, an on-site restaurant, Internet access, laundry on the premises, 24 hour reception, and bike parking. A 14 day maximum stay is enforced. Morrison House Bed and Breakfast (221 Morrison Avenue, Somerville, MA) In 1997, Davis Square was selected as one of the 50 Hippest Neighborhoods in North America by the Utne Reader, and little has changed since! In the center of the great area is the Morrison House B&B, with rooms starting at just $75 per night. This gets you easy access to the Davis T stop, a “Continental plus” breakfast, an in-house computer, WiFi network, answering machine, cable TV and DVD player, clock radio and hairdryer. All rooms are decorated to a high, clean standard and if you are planning on prolonging your stay, a “pay for 6, stay 7” night special is available. The Beech Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast (83 Longwood Avenue, Brookline) Often described as a home away from home, The Beech Tree Inn has won a slew of regional awards for its hospitality. Located near the St. Paul Street T stop, the Inn is conveniently located for downtown Boston, major tourist attractions, and many of the city’s colleges and universities. Rooms start at $89 per night, and include distinctive New England furnishings, TV and video facilities, Internet access, a private telephone with voicemail, and a delicious Continental breakfast. Newspapers and books are also provided daily in the library. --Beth Morrissey Where is your favorite place to stay on the cheap in Boston? Tell us here. <<Boston Home Next: Boston Cheap Eats>> |
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