Boston University has several residence halls with a number of beds for its students you can’t count. Among these buildings are a number of high-rise dorms that house freshmen and upperclassmen.
Here are five of the best dorms at Boston University, along with some helpful tips such as the cost of living there for choosing where to live.
This post is more than just a list; it provides valuable information that will help you find your place at BU. So take notes! And if you’re already living in one of these dorms, feel free to share your experience in the comments section below.
1. Danielsen Hall
Danielsen hall has a capacity of 283 as well as 10 residential floors. The dorm has different room types ranging from singles, doubles, and triples. Some rooms have private bathrooms, while others are suite-style with shared baths. It also features a mail room (package pickup at Myles Standish Hall), laundry room, print station, bike room, common kitchen facility, study lounge, TV lounge, vending machines, formal living room, and dining experience at The Fresh Food Co. at Marciano Commons.
BU – Danielsen Hall Dorm Cost
| Room Type | Academic Year Rate |
| Single with private bath | $15,870 |
| Single without a private bath | $14,790 |
| Double, triple, quad room (standard minimum rate) | $11,260 |
2. The Towers
The Towers dorm has a capacity of 521 on 9 residential floors. The Room types are doubles on single-gender floors. It also features a mailroom, laundry room, print station, outdoor bike rack, study lounges, music room, TV lounge, vending machines, and a dining experience at The Fresh Food Co. at Marciano Commons.
BU – The Towers Dorm Cost
| Room Type | Academic Year Rate |
| Double single-gender floor room (standard minimum rate) | $11,260 |
3. 575 Commonwealth Avenue
575 Commonwealth Avenue has a capacity of 456 on 7 residential floors. The room types are singles, doubles, and triples with all rooms having a private bathroom. It also features a mailroom (package pickup at The Towers), laundry room, print station, bike room, study lounge with panoramic city views, air-conditioned rooms, TV lounge, and beds are space-saving loft systems with movable desks and dressers that fit under the bed.
BU – 575 Commonwealth Hall Dorm Cost
| Room Type | Academic Year Rate |
| Single with private bath | $15,870 |
| Double and triple room (standard minimum rate) | $11,260 |
4. Myles Standish Hall
The Myles Standish hall has a capacity of 730 on 9 residential floors. The Room types are double rooms in suites and single rooms in suites. it features a mailroom, laundry room, print station, bike room, common kitchen facility, multipurpose room, study lounge, air-conditioned rooms, TV lounge, and a diner.
BU – Danielsen Hall Dorm Cost
| Room Type | Academic Year Rate |
| Multiple-occupancy room in-suite | $12,880 |
5. Kilachand Hall
The Kilachand hall has a capacity of 416 on 8 residential floors. The room types are four-person and five-person suite-style rooms (two doubles or a double and a triple), Double rooms with private bathrooms (A bathroom is attached directly to one room in each suite, and the residents of the other room must pass through this room to use the bathroom). It features a mailroom (package pickup at The Towers), laundry room, print station, bike room, a common kitchen facility, multipurpose room, study lounge with panoramic city views, air-conditioned rooms, TV lounge, a vending machines, the Kilachand Commons, and a diner.
BU – Danielsen Hall Dorm Cost
| Room Type | Academic Year Rate |
| Multiple-occupancy room in a suite | $9,660 |
| Double, triple, quad room (standard minimum rate) | $11,260 |
Here are other BU dorms for First-Year Undergraduate Students
Warren Towers
Pilgrim House
Bay State Road Brownstones
South Campus Brownstones
33 Harry Agganis Way (Not for first-year students)
West Campus
1019 Commonwealth Avenue
East & Central Campus Brownstones
East Campus Apartments
South Campus Apartments
10 Buick Street
Fenway Campus
Campus Center & Student Residence
Riverway House
Longwood House
