Boston Travel Forum

Hi there,

I'm gonna be in Boston in two days and am looking for a place to stay (I decided today that now was the time to visit that friend I'd told many times I'd visit). I've a found a few options on Craig's List - I don't mind a shared bathroom but I want a private room. The cheapest I found was $50/night. Any suggestions of websites I should also check out for cheap accommodation would be welcome.

Any particular areas I should avoid? So far, what I've found would be either in Somerville (Davis station) or near Bowdoin station. I assume these are safe areas, correct?

Also, has anyone ever heard about the 29.99 Hotel on Everett Street (near the airport)? I found a couple of websites with good reviews, but nothing else. $30 a night is pretty cheap, but I'm also wondering about the area. And the fact that it's not widely advertised.

Thanks.

Looks like you've found the cheapest there is already. Of the locations you've mentioned, I'd say the Davis Square area is the most attractive. It is away from downtown Boston, but that area of Somerville has a ton of great restaurants, pubs, music, theater, you name it, it's there. And it's very close to Harvard Square. The Red Line subway can take you just about anywhere you want to go in Boston within about 20-30 minutes or in Cambridge within 5-15 minutes.

The area immediately around Bowdoin is pretty desolate, but it is a short walk to Faneuil Hall, Beacon Hill, Downtown & other sights.

I'd stay away from the $29.99 option. Never heard of it but it sounds like it can only be horrible. There are some pretty scary neighborhoods close to the airport.

Good luck!