Student Housing Office
Campus Center, 03, 03400
617-287-6011
Fax:617-287-6076
osh@umb.edu
Monday – Thursday from 9:00 to 5:00 pm
And
Friday from 10:00 to 4:00 pm
Short-Term Housing Opportunities
Hostels and dorms | Special-rate hotels | Additional hotels and bed and breakfasts
Hostels and Dorms
Name of Agency |
Contact Infomation |
Comment |
Bayridge |
395 Commonwealth Ave. |
University Residence and Cultural Center; an elegant, safe, and enriching place for women students to live. |
Beantown International |
222-224 Friend St. |
Dormitory style accommodations. Cash and travelers checks only. |
Bethany Union for Young Women |
256 Newbury St. |
This is a non-profit, dormitory style housing available for female students (18-30) in the Boston 's Back Bay . Residents are accepted on the basis of financial need and compatibility with our mission. |
Buckingham Business Residency |
240 Commonwealth Ave. |
Shared Apartments. Short-term and furnished. |
Family Trends
|
19 Range Road |
Homestays for both international and American students looking for affordable housing with the opportunity to improve English skills and learn American culture. Meals and other amenities included. |
Hostelling International of Boston |
12 Hemingway St. |
Dormitory style accommodations for up to 5 nights for international travelers who join Hostelling International ($18/ year) at 5,000 hostels world wide. |
House International |
49 Brent St. |
Hosting students and professionals. |
International Fellowship House |
386 Marlborough St. |
A family style community living environment for 20 male international students. |
International Guest House |
237 Beacon St. |
International Guest House accommodates students from around the world who have come to Boston to study. |
The Irish Embassy |
232 Friend St. |
Dormitory style accommodations. Cash and travelers checks only. |
YMCA of Greater Boston |
316 Huntington Ave. |
Dormitory style accommodations for men 18 years of age and older. |
YWCA (The Berkeley Residence) |
40 Berkeley St. |
Dormitory style accommodations for women 18 years of age or older. |
Hotels Offering Special Rates for UMass Boston
The Housing Referral Service has arranged for the special UMass Boston corporate rates at local hotels. Thus, prospective students and their families can take advantage of these rates in addition to UMass Boston students, employees, visiting scholars, and others affiliated with the university. Please note that rates fluctuate throughout the year.
Club Hotel by Doubletree Boston Bayside
Located adjacent to the campus. Shuttle available. For reservations, call 1-888-444-2582 and request the University of Massachusetts Boston preferred rate. Website: www.doubletreehotels.com
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Located approximately three miles from the University on the Red Line. For reservations, call 1-800-225-2008 and request the University of Massachusetts preferred rate.
The Hampton Inn
Convenient to campus. Please call (781) 380-3300 for rates.
Holiday Inn Express
Located 1 mile west of campus, within walking distance of the Red Line. For reservations, call 1-617-288-3030 and request the UMass Boston Corporate rate.
Ramada and Comfort Inn Boston
Located one mile from the campus, the Phillips Family Hospitality Center features complimentary shuttle service to Logan Airport and complimentary parking. Call 617-287-9100 and request the UMass Boston rate. Download brochure.
Best Western Terrace Inn
1650 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02135, www.bostonbw.com.
Featuring 20% off for UMB students and faculty, free parking, complimentary
extended continental breakfast. Call (617) 566-6260 or (800) 242-8377
for details.
Additional hotel and Bed & Breakfast information
Greater Boston Visitor's Bureau: www.bostonusa.com
Bed & Breakfast Associates Bay Colony Ltd.: www.bnbboston.com
Bed & Breakfast Cambridge & Boston Homes: 1-800-888-0178
University Bed and Breakfast: 617-738-1424 or ubb@juno.com