Did you know? Hidden Student Discounts in Boston

Ways to save while having fun in Boston

by Mia Overbo

Image by Leela Walter

College is expensive. It’s not a surprise, then, that BU voices numerous student deals: Red Sox Student9s, free admission to the MFA, and discounted Charlie cards. But here are some lesser-known offers to take advantage of while you can.

Entertainment 

Just a 15-minute walk from West Campus, Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline offers $3 off of the regular ticket price to students with proof of a valid student ID from Thursday-Sunday. For avid movie-watchers, they also offer students an annual Film Fan Membership at a discounted price of $40. They offer deals on movie tickets and snacks, invitations to curated events, and deals at numerous local restaurants and stores. AMC Theatres also offer discounted tickets when purchased in person with a student ID, including their locations in Boston Common, South End, and Somerville.

Shopping 

On top of Goodwill’s low prices, they also offer students 10% off on Thursdays at their Allston location near West Campus. If you’re near the Purdential Center, take advantage of student discounts at these places: J.Crew, Levi’s, Nike, H&M, and Adidas each offer 10%-20% off purchases.

Food and Drinks

For breakfast, check out Back Bay Social for 10% off brunch items. Saloniki gifts free fries with the purchase of a pita, plate, or salad. Or, go to Scores for a $10 combo meal, including a burger or sandwich and fries or a salad. La Famiglia Giorgio’s, a family-owned restaurant in the North End, offers 20% off to BU students. For a night out, try Bleacher Bar in Fenway Park for 15% off food items. Then, for dessert, go to Ben & Jerry’s for 10% off. 

Travel

The next time you look for flights across different airlines, check out KAYAK for student discounts. If you’re a MileagePlus member at United Airlines, you can receive 5% off economy flights in 2025. For spontaneous trips, Amtrak offers 15% off train tickets when purchased one day in advance of travel.

There are so many more hidden deals to find – for more ways to save, sign up for UNiDAYS and Student Beans to receive special discounts and reminders so you never miss a deal.