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.

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
Hynes Convention Center

Hynes Convention Center

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Hynes Convention Center during your trip to Boston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Hynes Convention Center
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Newbury Street

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Stretching between Massachusetts Avenue and Boston Public Gardens, this upscale street is one of Boston’s most popular shopping and dining destinations.

Newbury Street
Copley Place

Copley Place

4/5(25 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Copley Place during your stay in Boston. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Copley Place
The Shops at Prudential Center

The Shops at Prudential Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Shops at Prudential Center during your trip to Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

The Shops at Prudential Center
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 churches and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Boston Marathon Finish Line

Activities

Boston Iconic Spot Photoshoot Tour with a Professional

Boston Iconic Spot Photoshoot Tour with a Professional

AU$193
per adult
Boston Iconic Spot Photoshoot Tour with a Professional
"Little Italy" - North End

Highlights of Boston Private Tour

AU$999
per adult
Highlights of Boston Private Tour
Lobster roll and New England clam chowdah from a local favorite

Boston Food and History Private Tour

AU$1,314
per adult
Boston Food and History Private Tour
Private Tour of Boston from New York

Private Tour of Boston from New York

AU$3,342
per adult
Private Tour of Boston from New York
Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston

Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston

AU$1,981
per adult
Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston
Beacon Hill

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

AU$89
per adult
Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)
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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$226 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 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! (3,477 reviews)
"Such a cute hotel! Everything was clean and the staff was friendly. I’d stay here every time!"

Reviewed on 16 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$531 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$531
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,719 reviews)
Ideal Location
"From the front desk staff to the location this is a top choice when staying in Boston."

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$497 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$497
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,198 reviews)
"I did not like the very low toilets. We had to plop down and struggle getting up! Installing a rail for safety support would be helpful. The guests are all In their 70’s."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 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$405 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$405
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (1,786 reviews)
Lovely hotel but excessive parking fee
"The hotel was lovely, and the staff friendly and accommodating, The only negative was the $70/day for parking, which I find to be excessive. My children and grandchildren came to visit while their father and I are here in Boston as he prepares for a stem cell transplant this week. $140 on top of ..."

Reviewed on 9 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$946 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$946
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 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! (403 reviews)
"Everything about the hotel was wonderful, especially the very friendly polit and cheerful house keeper The only problem was the concierge . We called twice and left a message to make a reservation for the restaurant on the 17th floor . They never returned our call"

Reviewed on 11 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$481 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$481
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (1,495 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2025

Boston Marriott Copley Place
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay

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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 Blue Man Group 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 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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