Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Back Bay showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
Back Bay
Back Bay featuring a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people
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Back Bay which includes markets and food
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, a FOUND Hotel
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
4 out of 5
47 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$285 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$285
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,518 reviews)
"Great spot and good price."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
4 out of 5
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
The price is AU$563 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$563
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star luxury 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! (1,727 reviews)
"Nice sized room. Pet friendly."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
39 Dalton St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$455 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$455
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,733 reviews)
"Nice and close to fenway so its a win but there is a lot of construction going on right not which was noisey just limiting for elevators"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
The Newbury Boston
The Newbury Boston
5 out of 5
15 Arlington St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$995 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$995
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
"We loved the hotel and the staff. Very ,very clean and quiet. Great location for shopping. A little disappointed with the dining options."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

The Newbury Boston
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Boston Marriott Copley Place
4 out of 5
110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$497 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$497
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,464 reviews)
"No hot tub- pool was cold."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Boston Marriott Copley Place
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Hotel AKA Back Bay
4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$445 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$445
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Loved the hotel. Staff was super attentive! Great location, close to Trinity Church, Back Bay, Newbury Street, Copley etc. loved it and will stay again!"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Hotel AKA Back Bay
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

Back Bay showing a city

Back Bay East

If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Old South Church and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.

Back Bay East
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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.

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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 SoWa Artists Guild.

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 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
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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