What to do for overnight stay in Boston if too cheap to pay for hotel?
Oct 20, 2009, 11:28 pm
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What to do for overnight stay in Boston if too cheap to pay for hotel?
What can be done if I'm too cheap to pay for a hotel in Boston? I'm doing a mileage run in about a week and will have 10.5 hours between landing and take-off the next day. I get in at 9:55pm and leave at 8:30am. I figure I probably want to be at the airport an hour before and transit to/from the airport will take about 90 minutes to 2 hours (to be on the safe side) both ways, so that leaves me with 7.5 hours I have to kill.
I was thinking of 24-hour cafes, where I can hopefully just sit and read and do some work. Are there places like that? I found a Bova Bakery, but it has no seating, and I'm not sure I can stand for 8 hours straight. There are some 24-hour diners, but maybe it'll look strange if I can't seem to finish my meal after several hours. I suppose I can hop between places. That's fine by me, but I'd like to not run into sketchy areas by accident, so I'm asking the FT community for help
I'm not very familiar with Boston, but I have been there three times, so I have a small sense about the size.
I was thinking of 24-hour cafes, where I can hopefully just sit and read and do some work. Are there places like that? I found a Bova Bakery, but it has no seating, and I'm not sure I can stand for 8 hours straight. There are some 24-hour diners, but maybe it'll look strange if I can't seem to finish my meal after several hours. I suppose I can hop between places. That's fine by me, but I'd like to not run into sketchy areas by accident, so I'm asking the FT community for help
I'm not very familiar with Boston, but I have been there three times, so I have a small sense about the size.
Oct 20, 2009, 11:49 pm
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Oct 21, 2009, 3:49 am
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Oct 21, 2009, 7:07 am
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some reviews for Boston:
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* Terminal A - cold granite floor, stainless steel, glass building, benches with armrests
* Terminal B - cold and noisy, rocking chairs, chapel (locked at night), bucket seats at gates
* Terminal C - rocking chairs, look for the kidsport play area for kids
* Dunkin Donuts open 24/7
some reviews for Boston:
Here is some information that we've picked out of from your reviews. Be sure to read the reviews on the next page for the most up-to-date info:
* Terminal A - cold granite floor, stainless steel, glass building, benches with armrests
* Terminal B - cold and noisy, rocking chairs, chapel (locked at night), bucket seats at gates
* Terminal C - rocking chairs, look for the kidsport play area for kids
* Dunkin Donuts open 24/7
Oct 21, 2009, 8:16 am
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http://www.sleepinginairports.com/usa/boston.htm
some reviews for Boston:
Here is some information that we've picked out of from your reviews. Be sure to read the reviews on the next page for the most up-to-date info:
* Terminal A - cold granite floor, stainless steel, glass building, benches with armrests
* Terminal B - cold and noisy, rocking chairs, chapel (locked at night), bucket seats at gates
* Terminal C - rocking chairs, look for the kidsport play area for kids
* Dunkin Donuts open 24/7
some reviews for Boston:
Here is some information that we've picked out of from your reviews. Be sure to read the reviews on the next page for the most up-to-date info:
* Terminal A - cold granite floor, stainless steel, glass building, benches with armrests
* Terminal B - cold and noisy, rocking chairs, chapel (locked at night), bucket seats at gates
* Terminal C - rocking chairs, look for the kidsport play area for kids
* Dunkin Donuts open 24/7
Oct 21, 2009, 8:47 am
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You can do what I used to do 10+ years ago. Go to the hostel and stay for (now) $40 a night. Hop on the "T" Blue line to Government Station, transfer to the Green Line to Hynes Convention Center station, walk across down Boylston West to 12 Hemenway St. Quite simple and economical!!
You might want to make a reservation if it's a Fri or Sat night.
http://www.bostonhostel.org/contact.shtml
BTW, These days I've upgraded, and last time I booked a room on Priceline for $55...planned carefully, I was able to do it with a hotel that offers a free shuttle.
You might want to make a reservation if it's a Fri or Sat night.
http://www.bostonhostel.org/contact.shtml
BTW, These days I've upgraded, and last time I booked a room on Priceline for $55...planned carefully, I was able to do it with a hotel that offers a free shuttle.
Oct 21, 2009, 9:36 am
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Two things I have done:
1. Sleep in the airport. I've slept in the Dublin Airport on two occasions and it wasn't bad at all.
2. Couchsurf (www.couchsurfing.org), cheapest option out there!
1. Sleep in the airport. I've slept in the Dublin Airport on two occasions and it wasn't bad at all.
2. Couchsurf (www.couchsurfing.org), cheapest option out there!
Oct 21, 2009, 9:51 am
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Not wanting to pay for a hotel is one thing, but not wanting to sleep is another.
I would assume you want to sleep still? If you can't afford $50 bucks for some shelter somewhere maybe MR isn't a good use of $.
I have slept in several airports and they were all less than refreshing. You are already flying a great distance, at least sleep somewhere. Don't stay up all night drinking coffee in some diner or donut shop.
I would assume you want to sleep still? If you can't afford $50 bucks for some shelter somewhere maybe MR isn't a good use of $.
I have slept in several airports and they were all less than refreshing. You are already flying a great distance, at least sleep somewhere. Don't stay up all night drinking coffee in some diner or donut shop.
Oct 21, 2009, 10:30 am
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Well, I'm a night owl by nature, and have been going to bed around 5am the past few weeks. I figure staying up with dozing off for a few hours is not really a big problem. Assuming my body can maintain west coast time, 5am is 8am in Boston.
10.5 hours though might be enough to bore me to death, but maybe I'll spring for wifi if I can't find free wifi. The internet always keeps me happy. I was afraid the airport might shut down and they'd push everyone out, but if they'll let me stay, then I'll try to make the most of it.
10.5 hours though might be enough to bore me to death, but maybe I'll spring for wifi if I can't find free wifi. The internet always keeps me happy.
I was afraid the airport might shut down and they'd push everyone out, but if they'll let me stay, then I'll try to make the most of it.
Oct 21, 2009, 10:48 am
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Oct 21, 2009, 11:49 am
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Well, I'm a night owl by nature, and have been going to bed around 5am the past few weeks. I figure staying up with dozing off for a few hours is not really a big problem. Assuming my body can maintain west coast time, 5am is 8am in Boston.
10.5 hours though might be enough to bore me to death, but maybe I'll spring for wifi if I can't find free wifi. The internet always keeps me happy. I was afraid the airport might shut down and they'd push everyone out, but if they'll let me stay, then I'll try to make the most of it.
10.5 hours though might be enough to bore me to death, but maybe I'll spring for wifi if I can't find free wifi. The internet always keeps me happy.
I was afraid the airport might shut down and they'd push everyone out, but if they'll let me stay, then I'll try to make the most of it.
Oct 21, 2009, 12:26 pm
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What can be done if I'm too cheap to pay for a hotel in Boston? I'm doing a mileage run in about a week and will have 10.5 hours between landing and take-off the next day. I get in at 9:55pm and leave at 8:30am. I figure I probably want to be at the airport an hour before and transit to/from the airport will take about 90 minutes to 2 hours (to be on the safe side) both ways, so that leaves me with 7.5 hours I have to kill.
I was thinking of 24-hour cafes, where I can hopefully just sit and read and do some work. Are there places like that? I found a Bova Bakery, but it has no seating, and I'm not sure I can stand for 8 hours straight. There are some 24-hour diners, but maybe it'll look strange if I can't seem to finish my meal after several hours. I suppose I can hop between places. That's fine by me, but I'd like to not run into sketchy areas by accident, so I'm asking the FT community for help I'm not very familiar with Boston, but I have been there three times, so I have a small sense about the size.
I was thinking of 24-hour cafes, where I can hopefully just sit and read and do some work. Are there places like that? I found a Bova Bakery, but it has no seating, and I'm not sure I can stand for 8 hours straight. There are some 24-hour diners, but maybe it'll look strange if I can't seem to finish my meal after several hours. I suppose I can hop between places. That's fine by me, but I'd like to not run into sketchy areas by accident, so I'm asking the FT community for help
I'm not very familiar with Boston, but I have been there three times, so I have a small sense about the size.