Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Back Bay
Head to Back Bay for Victorian brownstone homes, hip coffee joints and a shopping district that rivals Manhattan’s 5th Avenue.

This historic neighbourhood on the banks of the Charles River is a perfect home away from home during your time in Boston. When you’re not relaxing in your hotel, which is probably housed in a historic building, take a walk along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, shop in Newbury Street and and snap a selfie in front of the magnificent Old South Church.


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Our pick of the best Back Bay Hotel Deals

Copley Square Hotel
Copley Square Hotel
4 out of 5
47 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$292 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
AU$292
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,361 reviews)
"Staff was amazing , friendly, and helpful. Room was beautiful and clean."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2024

Copley Square Hotel
The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel
The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$390 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
AU$390
per night
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,026 reviews)
"Loved my corner room with panoramic views!"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
39 Dalton St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$314 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$314
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,593 reviews)
"Check in was great. Room wasn’t ready so we were upgraded to a suite. Amazing views. Great mall attached to hotel on 2nd floor with great shopping and eateries. First time in Boston for a Sox game. Great experience!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Boston Marriott Copley Place
4 out of 5
110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$374 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$374
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,426 reviews)
Great City lovely hotel
"This is an excellent hotel within easy walking distance of every thing and the duck tour and tram tours outside the hotel Everything you need is here with links for to the airport and New York very close A number of free trips were given free on arrival special tanks to Asttley on the front desk ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Boston Marriott Copley Place
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
4 out of 5
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
The price is AU$445 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
AU$445
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,398 reviews)
"Cleanliness could use a little work. Was woken up by the fire alarm and an announcement telling us to go down our nearest staircase as we were leaving our room a maid saw us and told us we could just stay in our room and that this happens all the time… which was odd to say the least seeing as we ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
Copley House
Copley House
3 out of 5
239 W Newton St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$348 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$348
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,263 reviews)
"I would go back."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

Copley House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay

Theatre District which includes night scenes and signage

Bay Village

While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.

Bay Village
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South End

4/5(10 area reviews)

South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

South End
Beacon Hill showing landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(1 area review)

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Boston Common or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

Beacon Hill
Boston which includes a park

MIT

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in MIT, take in top sights like MIT Museum and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.

MIT
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Chinatown

5/5(4 area reviews)

Theatres and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Chinatown, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Chinatown Station.

Chinatown
Kenmore Square featuring street scenes

Fenway–Kenmore

5/5(8 area reviews)

Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.

Fenway–Kenmore

Back Bay Travel Guide

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