Budget accomodations in Boston?

local_denizen1

Jul 13, 2011 at 8:10am Edited

I need to book a room in the Boston vicinity over Labor Day. I just need clean, not fancy. Any advices?

peteglider

Jul 13, 2011 at 8:24am

use priceline and bid for a room -- Boston is a very expensive city to stay in, like New York, with lots of tourists on holidays. good luck!

The Doubletree in Brighton is fairly cheap and actually pretty nice - you can probably get $90-100/night via Priceline. It's in the middle of a transit black hole, and driving can be a pain (it's right on Soldiers Field Rd).

There's also a Days Inn a little further down SFR but I've never stayed there.

It also depends on your definition of "vicinity".

berkeley

Oct 23, 2016 at 7:58am

I'm reviving this thread to see if there are any other ideas for Boston budget accommodations--on a college student's budget. Attending a gaming convention but doesn't have friends in the area. Must be safe area--young woman traveling alone. Second week of December--I wonder if any colleges would have empty student housing yet? Any other ideas appreciated!

joan_crystal

Oct 23, 2016 at 3:57pm

Are there any youth hostels in the area that would work for her?

RobB

Oct 23, 2016 at 5:42pm

berkeley said:

I'm reviving this thread to see if there are any other ideas for Boston budget accommodations--on a college student's budget. Attending a gaming convention but doesn't have friends in the area. Must be safe area--young woman traveling alone. Second week of December--I wonder if any colleges would have empty student housing yet? Any other ideas appreciated!

Where exactly is this convention?

berkeley

Oct 23, 2016 at 5:53pm

Wang Theatre...I don't think she will have a car but is good with using public transit.

apple44

Oct 23, 2016 at 6:57pm

Agree with Priceline. "Empty student housing?" I would think that colleges don't rent to anyone who isn't a current student or faculty member - security and logistical issues.

shh

Oct 23, 2016 at 7:26pm Edited

there's a hostel on or near Boylston near Emerson College.

ETA: I've read posts from Emerson College parents who've reported it to be basic and clean.

mom18

Oct 23, 2016 at 9:02pm

Have had good experience with AirBnB, as have my college-age kids. Pick one that has lots of reviews; I find them to be very accurate. $35 off your first reservation over $75 using this link: http://bit.ly/2dNxBLD

berkeley

Oct 24, 2016 at 5:32am

Apple-I remember hearing about someone staying in campus housing for a vacation in London...no idea if anyone does that here but that's why I put it out there. She had a not so great experience with Air so is hesitant to do that for this trip. Hostel might work--TY!