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Excellent Hotel Alternative! 1.5 Miles To Center, Fort Hill Inn, Boston

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A hallway with a brick wall, a wooden door, a staircase, and a chandelier.
A multi-story brick building with a flag, potted plants, and a well-lit entrance.
A cozy room with two patterned chairs, a small table, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A room with a table, two zebra-patterned chairs, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with blinds.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Northeastern University

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Northeastern University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Museum of Fine Arts
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this apartment is in the city centre. Fenway Park and The Freedom Trail are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Harbor. Consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out, and don't miss New England Aquarium, a top local attraction.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Northeastern University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Boston Museum of Fine Arts - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Roxbury Crossing Station - 6 min walk
  • Boston Ruggles Station - 14 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yummy Yummy - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Silver Slipper Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Puddingstone Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Milkweed - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Excellent Hotel Alternative! 1.5 Miles To Center, Fort Hill Inn, Boston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Excellent Hotel Alternative! 1.5 Miles To Center, Fort Hill Inn, Boston?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Excellent Hotel Alternative! 1.5 Miles To Center, Fort Hill Inn, Boston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excellent Hotel Alternative! 1.5 Miles To Center, Fort Hill Inn, Boston?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Excellent Hotel Alternative! 1.5 Miles To Center, Fort Hill Inn, Boston located?

Located in Roxbury, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Longwood Medical Area, Northeastern University and Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Fenway Park and Boston University are also within 2 miles (3 km). Roxbury Crossing Station is 6 minutes by foot and Jackson Square Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
would stay againthank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool hotel alternative
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great room in a great neighborhood! It's an easy walk to the train station. Terry is an excellent host, and we'll stay there again on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family

Loved this place. Will definitely use again when we come back to visit our daughter.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2025
Looking Forward to hosting you again in the very near future Chad! Terry and Mindy, Fort Hill Inn, Boston
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Only a few minute walk from the T and only a few stops from downtown. Great location, communication with the host, and area. Will definitely look to stay here again next time in Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view from top floor

Fun and convenient location to Fenway and a free shuttle to Boston library and Fine arts museum.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

My wife an I where in town for our daughter’s graduation and the stay here was great. Good location, great communication and a nice space. I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2025
Thank You Robert! Was a pleasure hosting you both. Looking Forward to your return visit in the very near future! -Terry and Mindy, Fort Hill Inn, Boston
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Spot in a Great City

Fantastic accommodation - large room, comfortable bed, tea/coffee in the room, nice bathroom - that was a short walk to the MRT. Our host was very helpful with good comms prior to arrival. Great food near by. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was exactly as pictured. Lots of thoughtful amenities and well stocked. 5 min walk to the subway which made it super easy to get around the city. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in quaint room.

This room was on the third level. It was perfect for our stay and close to the people we were visiting. It is a short walk to the Roxbury T Station. I would recommend staying at this location. It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the room was very nice and charming. Easy access and communication. Close to the T station at Roxbury and easy to go downtown. Could even walk to Fenway one day. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy & charming one-bedroom that did not disappoint, from cute claw-footed tub to having the necessities to make coffee & tea. If you are not used to stairs, that can be a challenge, but otherwise, all great!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a cute and wonderful apartment. It was a perfect place for us to stay while exploring Boston. Close to the T Orange line. Note that there are narrow stairs to climb to get to the apartment. Not an issue for most people, but something to be aware of.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This was the perfect spot, centrally located to all of the activities we had planned in Boston from the Freedom Trail, to Fenway Park, and Sam Adam’s Brewery. Room is cozy but perfect for what we needed. Arrival and departure was wonderfully easy and we did not have a problem finding public parking on side streets in the evenings. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations for us

We really enjoyed our 5 day stay in Boston and in this neighborhood. Everything was just as described and we found it very helpful to use the T (purchased Charlie cards the first day) instead of using Lyft or Uber. Terry was very helpful and accommodating if we had needs or questions. Loved being able to stay in a historic neighborhood instead of a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2022
So Happy You enjoyed! Terry and Mindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value

Great value for lodging in Boston. Location is not within walking distance to downtown but there is easy access to subway transportation nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2022
Thank You Kevin for staying with us and for the amazing review! Just a little correction for future guests, we are very close to downtown/attractions and yes walkable! Just hop on the southwest corridor park at the subway station, follow the bike/walking trail and it will take you first to The South End which has some of the most amazing restaurants in the city about 1 mile away, 20 minute walk. Copley Square the center of attractions would be less than 2 miles. Subway will take you there in 3 to 4 minutes if you would like to save energy for walking around the center.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect guest suite in Boston

The room was perfect for our stay in Boston. The room was clean and comfortable. It is in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. The owners were responsive to any needs that we had. I would definitely recommend this place. As others have mentioned, if you have mobility issues the narrow spiral staircase can be challenging to carry up luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2024
YAY! So Happy it worked out, Terry and Mindy, Fort Hill Inn, Boston
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Remolded and lovely older brownstone Inn. We loved our room on 3rd floor, nicely decorated, and comfortable bed and amenities. Very quiet street.The Inn has very narrow curved staircase to 3rd floor, I would imagine would be hard for someone elderly or has mobility issues, the bathroom is wonderfully decorated with a old claw tub, again their is a step stool if you are of shorter stature, I'm tall and no issues, I would stay there again, worth the money! Kitchen is basically just for snacks and some drinks, water was provided and coffee, big enough closet too. Close to OL (7min)
Love the antique doorknob and old keyhole
Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
The steps! Really appreciate you mentioning for future guests that this may not work for them. They are the original historic steps. May not be for everyone! Looking forward to your return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Roxbury Spot, Close to all of Boston

This room is super quaint in a beautiful old home. The room has a coffee maker and sink in the room along with your own bathroom. Be aware we stayed in room 3 which is on the 3rd floor, so be able to walk up two flights of a spiral staircase with your luggage. The listing says steps, there are 3 steps to get into the home, but stairs to your room. The hosts were great and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Clean and Accurate

Room was clean and Accurate to listing. Manager was friendly and welcoming. Also, very helpful with all questions regarding what to do in Boston. Only negative my wife and I had, was being on third floor and carrying luggage up the narrow staircase is very nerve racking because of fear of accidents. The accommodations were very acceptable and will definitely visit again, but would request bottom floor 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Thank You for staying Gary! Great tip for future guests. Steps required. We put it in the listing as well as a picture of the steps multiple times, but many fail to fully review details before booking. We are a historic property and steps are required. Happy to hear you enjoyed the rest of your experience here at the Fort Hill Inn, Looking Forward to your return visit! Tip, we do have units on the first floor. Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay!

The room was clean and really quiet. Check-in and check-out were easy, with a quick response from the owner. Parking was as described, easy on the street, and it’s also a 5-minute walk from a metro station that will take you anywhere in Boston. P.S. Sorry for the late review. I thought I had made one, but it looks like I forgot. Better late than never, I guess. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2024
So Happy to Hear Martine! Sincerely, Terry and Mindy, Fort Hill Inn, Boston
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we were looking for

My wife and I had never been to Boston, and we wanted to stay in an older historical place, just to get the feel of the cities history. This was just what we were looking for. The room was small, but not at all cramped, clean and well kept. Easy remote check-in with Terry, and keyless entry to the building and room was convenient. Easy walking distance to the "T" transit in a nice historic neighborhood. A couple of things to note for older folks- our room was on the third floor, and the 1870's stairway is curved and narrow. Take your time carrying up and down your luggage, and just be careful. Also, the old claw-foot bathtub is higher than most people are used to, so caution there also. Overall a pleasant stay, and very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful trip to Boston

The property was very nice for sure! It was a bit away from the downtown. Unfortunately, one of the reasons we took it was because it was right on the orange line subway line because our niece was also on that line in the North End. The orange line closed down for the month, a couple of days before we got there! That made it much more tricky to get around. It was very clean but the one thing that wasn’t, was the ac and it was quite dusty and dirty in the vents. The place is a beautiful historic building with much character and had all the amenities as advertised. We would definitely stay again and hopefully the orange line will be up and running then!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2022
Thank You Marie for taking the time to review! So sorry about the issue with the subway, It is back up and running now. It is the first time in 30 years that has happened, track replacement was badly needed, hopefully that will never happen again. We are 1.5 miles, a 5 minute subway ride to the center, copley Square. With the subway down, that might have appeared to be far. We have alerted the cleaners to the filter on the AC. Looking Forward to your return visit! Terry and Mindy, Fort Hill Inn, Boston
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Dommage

La chambre est joliment équipée mais l escalier pour aller au 3 eme étage est tres étroit. Avec de lourdes valises c est compliqué. Ce n était pas indiqué dans le descriptif. De plus le propriétaire ne répond pas au message. Auto check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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