Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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
The price is AU$306 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$306
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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! (3,573 reviews)
Back in time
"Great location and historic relevance. Clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND 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$564 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$564
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,222 reviews)
"Great staff."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

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$428 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$428
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 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! (1,768 reviews)
"The property is very nice and connected to the Prudential Center which has many eateries- convenient for a cold winters day. We chose this hotel because it was walking distance to Northeatern University. Very convenient."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Hotel AKA Back Bay
4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$562 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$562
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 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! (1,030 reviews)
"Very welcoming staff. Great location."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Hotel AKA Back Bay
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Boston Marriott Copley Place
4 out of 5
110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$543 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$543
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 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! (1,514 reviews)
"Liked the property but didn’t like the undisclosed “destination fee”"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

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$617 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$617
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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! (1,745 reviews)
"Excellent location. Underground station right out front"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
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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 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 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.

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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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