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

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Nicely Detailed, Includes Amazon Alexa
Kitchenette, coffee, micro, mini fridge. forthillinn.com
Recently Renovated Bath with Clawfoot Tub/Shower
Work/Breakfast Space, Includes Free High Speed Internet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Northeastern University
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

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

WELCOME !!! **THE BEST Value in BOSTON!! Perfect HOTEL ALTERNATIVE** PRIVATE GUEST ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH** Super value on a really nice, comfortable, tastefully decorated, clean, private guest room with full bath available for your long or short term stay! Why stay in an overpriced hotel! Excellent Boston location, a 5 minute walk to the Orange Line Train, 5 Minute ride to the Center of all Boston attractions! 3 short stops to the Copley Plaza/Back Bay/South End, Downtown. Located in the quiet Boston residential neighborhood of Fort Hill, In a Historic Boston Rowhouse, we offer the comfort of a Inn-like setting combined with easy access to all of City!

The neighborhood Has interesting Architecture, is historic, Racially, culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse

Details : **Private room **Private attached Full Bath *Tasteful furnishings, Queen sized bed **Fully appointed with all Fresh Linens

**Coffee Maker, Mini Fridge, AC *Wifi/Cable TV/Sound System **Plenty of free, safe, easy on street Parking, No permit required.

***Sorry No Smoking

****Can accommodate up to 2 guests

***Please note we are located on a hill. This is a historic property, so there are steps required to get to the guest rooms.


**Rates vary by season, can be higher for holidays, special events.

**Easy access to all of Boston, Downtown Crossing, Hynes Convention Center, Walk to Museums, Symphony, Longwood Medical Area, Northeastern University, Fenway Park.

Taxes, fees for cleaning and any vrbo fees are not included. Marathon week, 5 night minimum. *Initial Housekeeping is included, Daily Housekeeping or weekly upon request and is additional.

Please purchase travel insurance if there is a possibility you will need to cancel.PLEASE NOTE******WE ARE VERY BUSY DURING HIGH SEASON DUE TO OUR VERY REASONABLE RATES!! RESERVE EARLY TO GET YOUR DATES!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number STR485646, C0210280351
Property # 4311704
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Harbor, while New England Aquarium and Museum of Science are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Roxbury Community College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Puddingstone Tavern - ‬14 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 does it cost to stay at Excellent Hotel Alternative! 1.5 Miles To Center, Fort Hill Inn, Boston?

As of 8 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excellent Hotel Alternative! 1.5 Miles To Center, Fort Hill Inn, Boston on 2 Aug, 2026 start from S$314, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Northeastern University, Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Brigham and Women's Hospital. 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. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mustangscot t.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mack H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

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

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen (Jennifer) L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

8/10 Good

Gary W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Martine Fany P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie V.

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

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Overall, a pleasant stay

This was our first visit to Boston, and we enjoyed our stay at this property. As noted in previous reviews, it is on the edge of a somewhat sketchy part of town, and people not used to a big city might not appreciate the diversity. That said, the location is fairly central to all, and the T is within easy walking distance. We ended up using Lyft more than the T. Lyft is in my opinion the way to go in this city (sorry carbon footprint), but my wife liked the T for the experience. Back to the apartment. It was a bit small, but cozy, and the windows were surprisingly noise insulated for what looked like older single-pane. AC worked well, bathroom and shower were ok. This place is not good for anybody with any kind of mobility problems for two reasons: getting in and out of the shower, and the stairs to the third floor. No problem for us though. The decor was very eclectic, and we appreciated it. Overall, a pleasant stay, and as advertised, as a good hotel alternative.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank You much for taking the time to review! We love to get guest feed back as it helps us improve and others get an insight into our property and if it is a good fit for them. The Fort Hill Inn, is a historic property built in 1860. Many details are original including the steps and the nice claw foot tub/shower in the bathroom. We provide handles to make it easy for guests to get in and out. Our Rooms are modest in size as are most in this historic city and others including Europe. We have a very European style of architecture here including room sizing. ***What is also modest in size is our price! Typically $149 per night plus the VRBO Fee. Prices double and triple in hotels just 5 minutes away. Room sizes stay the same. One last thing I wanted to point out for future guests that the neighborhood is perfectly safe day or night, Properties here are selling for a million plus. It is a highly desirable neighborhood with extremely limited stock available to buy because it is so desirable. Boston is a majority minority city, over 50 nationalities and languages are spoken here. This neighborhood is a perfect representation of a typical Boston neighborhood mix. This may make some travelers with limited travel experience feel uncomfortable that are not used to real cities. The tourist zones in Boston are full of travelers from other places and don't really represent the real Boston. We strive to give travelers a Genuine Boston Experience! We have been in business for over 10 years with zero incidents. Thank You Soo Much for Staying with Us! Looking Forward to Hosting you again in the Very Near Future, Looking Forward, Terry (Owner) Fort Hill Inn, Boston
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angel

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica de Los Angeles M.

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

Good place

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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