These Boston discount hotels represent the city's best values - hidden bargains right in the middle of several of Boston's top central neighborhoods, near the most popular tourist attractions, restaurants, and amenities.
You're probably wondering: Why are these Boston discount hotels so cheap? What's wrong with them?
In short, nothing.
Several are simply less plush than nearby luxury hotels.
Others have smaller (even by city standards) rooms.
Still another, located almost next to Fenway Park, offers its lowest rates during off-season for the Red Sox (although even on game nights, you'll still find comparatively good rates here).
But if you can survive for a few days without designer linens, don't need a huge room, and are willing to stay elsewhere during the Boston Marathon or pay higher rates when the Sox play at Fenway, these Boston discount hotels will give you some of the best bargains in town.
Top photo: Harborside Inn - An affordable hotel just one block from the Downtown Waterfront, (c) Boston Discovery Guide
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Club Quarters - Financial District
What you get: Club Quarters offers low weekday rates, especially when compared with other nearby hotels - and even lower weekend rates.
Great location for exploring Faneuil Market, the Freedom Trail, the North End, and the Downtown Waterfront.
What's the catch? Small rooms and bathrooms - but that's true for lots of city hotels. "Club" concept - non-members may pay a bit more than members.
Solution: Become a member!
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Harborside Inn - Downtown Waterfront (Almost)
185 State Street, Boston's Financial District
What you get: Harborside Inn's superb location in the Financial District, about a block away from Boston Harbor and very close to Faneuil Marketplace, the New England Aquarium, the Freedom Trail - and lots of other top attractions.
If you're looking for a hotel near the Boston's Downtown Waterfront on Boston Harbor, you can stay at the Harborside Inn for a hefty discount compared with hotels directly on the waterfront.
What's the catch? There are two:
1) No views of the water from your hotel room.
Solution: Sure, water views from your hotel room are nice. But you can get basically the same view by walking a block to the Harbor.
Thanks to Harborwalk, the public pathway that stretches around almost all of Boston's waterfront (the U.S. Coast Guard Station in the North End is the one major exception), everyone has access to the waterfront.
2) Notice "Inn" in the hotel's name? There's no on-site restaurant, no swimming pool, not even vending machines. Some rooms are charming (especially those with exposed brick); others are kind of plain. That's why the rates are lower here, despite the prime location.
If you want a comfortable place to sleep in a top location at more attractive rates than you'll find at nearby hotels, make your reservation now!
If you want the amenities of a larger hotel, you may not be happy here.
Solution: Plan to enjoy the many restaurants, bars, and cafes nearby.
Compare and smile: Boston Waterfront Hotels
Revolution Hotel - South End
What you get: Midtown Boston gives you a pet-friendly welcome, a seasonal pool tucked behind the hotel, short walk to Northeastern University, Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall, Shops at Prudential Center, and just 5 minutes from the South End.
What's the catch? Low-rise mid-century motel design can't compete with nearby luxury hotels.
Solution: Find glamour elsewhere - walk over to Newbury Street and shop in the designer boutiques with the money you'll save at the Midtown.
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Yotel Hotel - Seaport
What you get: For Red Sox fans and Boston University visitors, the Buckminster's location can't be beat. Located on Commonwealth Avenue, the hotel is just a block from famed Fenway Park and only 2 blocks from Kenmore Square and the Green Line.
What's the catch? The 94 rooms are comfortable but not luxurious. Decor is homey, not trendy. Rates do go up and reservations can be very tough to get when the Red Sox play at Fenway.
Solution: Book as early as possible.
Compare and smile: Other hotels near Fenway Park
Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel - Back Bay
185 State Street, Boston's Financial District
What you get: Harborside Inn's superb location in the Financial District, about a block away from Boston Harbor and very close to Faneuil Marketplace, the New England Aquarium, the Freedom Trail - and lots of other top attractions.
If you're looking for a hotel near the Boston's Downtown Waterfront on Boston Harbor, you can stay at the Harborside Inn for a hefty discount compared with hotels directly on the waterfront.
What's the catch? There are two:
1) No views of the water from your hotel room.
Solution: Sure, water views from your hotel room are nice. But you can get basically the same view by walking a block to the Harbor.
Thanks to Harborwalk, the public pathway that stretches around almost all of Boston's waterfront (the U.S. Coast Guard Station in the North End is the one major exception), everyone has access to the waterfront.
2) Notice "Inn" in the hotel's name? There's no on-site restaurant, no swimming pool, not even vending machines. Some rooms are charming (especially those with exposed brick); others are kind of plain. That's why the rates are lower here, despite the prime location.
If you want a comfortable place to sleep in a top location at more attractive rates than you'll find at nearby hotels, make your reservation now!
If you want the amenities of a larger hotel, you may not be happy here.
Solution: Plan to enjoy the many restaurants, bars, and cafes nearby.
Compare and smile: Boston Waterfront Hotels
HI Boston Hostel - Theatre District
185 State Street, Boston's Financial District
What you get: Harborside Inn's superb location in the Financial District, about a block away from Boston Harbor and very close to Faneuil Marketplace, the New England Aquarium, the Freedom Trail - and lots of other top attractions.
Godfrey Hotel - Theatre District
505 Washington Street, Downtown Crossing/Theatre District
What you get: To be clear, the luxurous and rather swanky Godfrey Hotel, located in a gorgeous 1908 Gothic Revival building in the heart of Downtown Crossing and Boston's Theatre District, does not normally offer low rates most of the time.
In fact, its posh guestrooms and popular onsite Peruvian-Japanese restaurant, Ruka, and its George Howell coffee bar with specialty brews and delicious pastries make it a popular destination for both travelers and locals. Normally, its rates fall at the more expensive end of the spectrum.
But, if your timing is right (and if you are lucky), you can sometimes score a surprisingly low discount rate, with "discount" being in comparison with what you'd usually pay here.
The catch: Your stay needs to coincide with the hotel's "low" season, which happens primarily when the theaters and nearby Emerson College take a break during the summer - so late July and perhaps through mid-August.
And since this period is often popular with leisure travelers, you need to book fairly early to snag the lowest rates.
Solution: Check the rates. Book early. And cross your fingers to get lucky.
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