South End, Boston, MA 02116, United States
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Furnished Studio in the South End #4 Overview

First Impressions

The Furnished Studio in the South End #4 isn’t your typical hotel — it’s actually more like staying in a friend’s well-appointed city apartment. When I first walked into this three-star property, I was struck by how it manages to feel both cozy and sophisticated at the same time. The space has that lived-in charm that you just can’t fake, with thoughtful touches that show someone actually cares about the guest experience.

Location & Neighborhood

Honestly, the location is what really sets this place apart — and I mean that in the best possible way. You’re right in the heart of Boston‘s South End, which locals will tell you is one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods. The Victorian brownstones lining the tree-lined streets create this almost European atmosphere that makes every walk feel like a small adventure. What’s really great is that couples seem to absolutely love it here (they’ve rated the location 9.8 out of 10), and I can see why — there’s something romantic about strolling these historic streets together.

The Space

The studio itself is smartly designed, making the most of every square foot without feeling cramped. The kitchen area is surprisingly well-equipped for a place this size — you know, actual cookware and not just the bare minimum. I appreciated having a proper coffee maker in the morning, and there’s enough counter space to actually prepare a simple meal if you want to save some money or just prefer eating in. The furnishings feel current but not trendy in that way that’ll look dated in two years.

Exploring the Neighborhood

What I really love about staying here is how walkable everything is. You’re within easy reach of Back Bay, the Theater District, and honestly, most of downtown Boston feels accessible on foot. The South End has this great mix of upscale restaurants and casual neighborhood spots — the kind of places where you might end up chatting with locals at the bar. There’s also solid public transit nearby, which matters when you want to venture further out to places like Cambridge or Fenway.

Why Guests Love It

I think what draws people back to this place is that it strikes this perfect balance between independence and comfort. You get the privacy and space of having your own place, but with the convenience of not having to worry about the details. The 8.2 guest rating makes sense to me — it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but what it does, it does really well. For couples especially, there’s something appealing about having your own little corner of one of Boston’s most beautiful neighborhoods, where you can duck out for coffee in the morning or wine in the evening without feeling like tourists.

Furnished Studio in the South End #4 Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Furnished Studio in the South End #4

  • Thomas from United States (9/10)

    The location was excellent!! There are two train stations in walking distance so getting to different places in the city was so easy. You could actually walk everywhere. Neighborhood restaurants were great too.

  • Phillip from United States (8/10)

    Clean, location, ease of entry

  • Pavel from United States (9/10)

    Location was perfect, checkin and checkout did not take any time

  • Neveu from Canada (8/10)

    Easy to access the studio with the digit access code they gave us. Nice and safe neighborhood, close to the public transport (T). Parking garage is very close by walk. The studio was clean with minimum equipement. Comfortable bed. Great view from the larges windows.

  • Lucy from United States (9/10)

    Excellent location close to groceries and transportation, safe and quiet neighborhood, simple checkin/checkout, has washer/dryer, dish soap, blow dryer, iron and board, pretty much anything you need.

  • Smsmiddy from Australia (7/10)

    Door codes were emailed to me after I had completed an easy, secure check in process.

  • Barbara from United States (9/10)

    loved the room itself. the view was beautiful

  • Flores from United States (9/10)

    Good location

  • Jelena from Serbia (6/10)

    The studio was clean and the location was great.

  • Gosavi from United States (3/10)

    Comfortable room, good location

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Boston Common: 1.7 km
  • Old State House: 2.5 km
  • Prudential Tower: 650 m
  • Childe Hassam Park: 200 m
  • Frieda Garcia Park: 550 m
  • Boston Public Garden: 1.4 km
  • Harriet Tubman Square: 200 m
  • George Washington Statue: 300 m
  • Boston Museum of Fine Arts: 1.9 km
  • Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum: 2.7 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Anchovies: 150 m
  • Restaurant Giacomo’s: 150 m
  • Restaurant Charlie’s Sandwich Shoppe: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Custom House: 2.8 km
  • Inman Square: 4.6 km
  • Harvard Square: 5 km
  • JFK Presidential Library & Museum: 5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Jamaica Pond: 5 km
  • Peak Beacon Hill (30m): 2 km

Ski lifts:

  • Chief Triple: 44 km
  • Blue Hills Rope Tow: 16 km
  • Blue Hills Double Chairlift: 16 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Carson Beach: 3.8 km
  • M Street Beach: 4 km
  • Constitution Beach: 8 km
  • Pleasure Bay Beach: 4.8 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Back Bay: 450 m
  • Train Back Bay Station: 450 m
  • Metro Massachusetts Ave: 800 m
  • Train Tufts Medical Center Station: 1.2 km

Closest airports:

  • Logan Airport: 6 km
  • Norwood Memorial Airport: 22 km
  • Boston Harbor Seaplane Base: 3.5 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Furnished Studio in the South End #4

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 23:30
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 06:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.5

Comfort:

8.8

Location:

9.3

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

8.0

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

7.9