Back Bay East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Copley Square

Copley Square

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.

Copley Square
Boston Marathon Finish Line

Boston Marathon Finish Line

You can take time to visit Boston Marathon Finish Line during your travels to Boston. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Boston Marathon Finish Line
Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Boston Public Library is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Boston Public Library
Old South Church

Old South Church

You can find out about the history of Boston with a visit to Old South Church. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Old South Church
John Hancock Tower

John Hancock Tower

You can learn about the history of Boston with a trip to John Hancock Tower. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

John Hancock Tower
Trinity Church Boston

Trinity Church Boston

You can find out about the history of Boston with a stop at Trinity Church Boston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Trinity Church Boston

Activities

Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour

Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour

AU$95
per adult
Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour
Boston By Night Experience

Boston By Night Experience

AU$80
per adult
Boston By Night Experience
Copley Square

Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square

AU$72
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square
Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour

Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour

AU$103
per adult
Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour
Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)

AU$88
per adult
Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)
Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston

Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston

AU$1,957
per adult
Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston
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Our pick of the best Back Bay East Hotel Deals

Hotel AKA Back Bay
Hotel AKA Back Bay
4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$515 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$515
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews)
Staff went above + beyond
"This was my first experience staying at this hotel + hope to return because of the exceptional experience. Staff truly went above and beyond: patiently answered pre-reservation phone calls, read + executed my noted requests, efficiently processed my arrival, shared hotel features, easily communicated ..."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Hotel AKA Back Bay
The Lenox Hotel Boston
The Lenox Hotel Boston
4.5 out of 5
61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$546 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$546
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
Lenox stay
"The Lenox hotel is clean, classsy and reasonably priced. The staff are just lively and willing to do anything there forvtheir customers."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

The Lenox Hotel Boston
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
4.5 out of 5
138 Saint James Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$706 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$706
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (956 reviews)
"Excellent staff!"

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Charlesmark Hotel
Charlesmark Hotel
4 out of 5
655 Boylston St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$238 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$238
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, lots to do within walking distance."

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Charlesmark Hotel
citizenM Boston Back Bay
citizenM Boston Back Bay
4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$322 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$322
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (974 reviews)
"Great value in an overpriced market"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
The Revolution Hotel
The Revolution Hotel
3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$235 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,928 reviews)
"Loved this hotel! Super clean, quiet, and full of style. Shared bathrooms were spotless and cleaned often. Perfect location—walking distance to historic sites and great restaurants. Only downside: no on-site parking; the nearest garage is a few blocks away. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

The Revolution Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay East

Back Bay featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Back Bay
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Prudential - St. Botolph

While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.

Prudential - St. Botolph
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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Beacon Hill

5/5(1 area review)

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

Beacon Hill
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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
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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

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