Stay like a local in Boston.
A small, independent hostel in Dorchester, five minutes from the T and a short walk to the beach. Private and shared rooms, a warm community, and the lowest rate you will find, only when you book direct.
Independently run · Dorchester, Boston · STR License 383164
Best rate guaranteed when you book directly with us.
Independent and family-run, one guest at a time.
Small, independent, and personal.
We are a small, cozy, backpacker-style hostel and short-term stay. We are independent, and we keep our cheapest rooms and rates off Hostelworld, Booking, and the big corporations, so booking direct with us is always the better price.
You get private rooms and manageable family rooms of just two, three, or four people, in mixed and female-only options. We will know you by your first name, even if you only stay one night. We like to have fun, but this is not a party house, so we ask our guests to be mature and responsible.
Private rooms
Your own space and door when you want the quiet.
Small shared rooms
Just two, three, or four beds. No crowded dorms.
Mixed & female-only
Choose the room that feels right for your trip.
Everything you need, walkable and included.
Five minutes to the T
Just three stops to downtown Boston on the Red Line.
Walk to the beach
South Boston beach is an easy stroll from the door.
Free Wi-Fi
Fast and free in every room, for your whole stay.
Free coffee & tea
On the house, all day, every day of your stay.
Bars & groceries near
Everything you need is within a short walk.
Full kitchen
Fully equipped, so you can cook your own meals.
Luggage & bike storage
Free and secure, so your hands stay empty.
24-hour surveillance
Video monitored around the clock for your safety.
We will know you by name, even for one night.
Expect an easygoing crowd from all over the world, a shared kitchen that smells like someone is cooking, and a host who actually remembers where you are headed next. We like to have fun. We are not a party house. There is a difference, and our guests feel it.
Reserve your bed
Homey, clean, and close to everything.
Homey, comfy, and clean. Wise and kind people, a fantastic house, warm and friendly. The Red Line is super close, and I walked all around Dorchester Bay. Fantastic city. I felt totally safe and happy.
“Cute hostel, very clean, very close to the T, then just three stops to downtown. Friendly people.”
“An amazing experience. Common areas are spacious and clean, staff are super friendly, and there are two nice beaches close by. Very international.”
Explore Boston like you live here.
Yes, there is a beach near the Homestel
Where to catch the water, the sunset, and a quiet walk minutes from your bed.
MIT is more than an academic experience
Museums, riverside paths, and open campus corners worth the short ride over.
Welcome to the Homestel
Who we are, how we run our little house, and what to expect when you arrive.
A few things to know before you arrive.
We do not have 24-hour reception, so please reserve ahead rather than just showing up. Plan to check in by 9pm, and contact us first if you will arrive later. A late check-in is possible for a 20 dollar fee.
Find us
36 Moseley Street
Dorchester, Boston, MA 02125
Check in
By 9pm, please
Later arrivals: call ahead
Best rate
Book direct with us
Never on the big sites
Book direct. Pay the lowest rate.
The cheapest rooms in Boston are the ones you book right here. Reserve your bed, or call and we will sort it out together.