The Farrington Inn, Boston

The Farrington Inn - A budget guesthouse with shared facilities and kitchenette options near Boston universities

Located off Commonwealth Avenue in Allston, this 2-star Boston hotel operates as a cross between a hostel and traditional lodging. The Farrington Inn features 50 air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen cable TVs, laptop-friendly workspaces, and safes. Most accommodations include a shared bathroom facility in the hall, serving 1-3 other rooms, while select units offer private bathrooms. Rooms typically contain double beds, small dressers, and desks, with guests staying 5+ days receiving access to kitchenette facilities. The property maintains safety features including carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and a security system. The Farrington stands within walking distance of the Packards Corner T metro stop, positioning guests 1.5 miles from Harvard University, 2 miles from MIT, and 2 miles from Fenway Park. Eight restaurants, including Bonchon Chicken, Kaju Tofu House, and Punjab Palace, operate within 0.5 miles of the property.

Pros

Affordable rates ranging from $49 in winter to $99 in summer

Located 25 minutes by Uber/Lyft from Logan Airport

Professional housekeeping provides clean sheets and towels

On-site parking available for $10 per day

Cons

Most rooms require sharing bathroom facilities

Guests must climb one flight of stairs to access rooms