Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Back Bay showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
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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Activities


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$201 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (2,966 reviews)
"Loved the free cappuccinos!"

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Boston Marriott Copley Place
4 out of 5
110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$316 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$316
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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! (1,450 reviews)
"Had a pleasant stay!"

Reviewed on 25 Oct. 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$357 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$357
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (1,727 reviews)
"Fantastic views and a wonderful location."

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
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$354 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$354
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,058 reviews)
"Always a go to stay in Boston. Great staff , very comfortable bed, Can walk the Prudential and Newbury St shopping easily . Will return"

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Copley House
Copley House
3 out of 5
239 W Newton St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$211 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,483 reviews)
"Location was fantastic, a quick 3-4min walk to the train. Room was spacious, bathroom was not. Overall a good choice for a budget stay."

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

Copley House
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
39 Dalton St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$240 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$240
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,683 reviews)
"The location is really perfect for our needs"

Reviewed on 21 Oct. 2024

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
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 Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Copley Place.

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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