Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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.

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
Massachusetts featuring street scenes, café scenes and a house

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
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Hynes Convention Center
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 shops 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$184
per adult
Boston Iconic Spot Photoshoot Tour with a Professional
Beacon Hill

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

AU$84
per adult
Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)
Acorn Street

Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail

AU$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail
Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston

Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston

AU$1,881
per adult
Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston
Beyond Boston Freedom Trail: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Beyond Boston Freedom Trail: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

AU$790
per adult
Beyond Boston Freedom Trail: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Lobster roll and New England clam chowdah from a local favorite

Boston Food and History Private Tour

AU$1,439
per adult
Boston Food and History Private Tour
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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$267 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$267
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,765 reviews)
"My daughter loved this property. It had been updated quite well over the years considering its age. The only slight issue was the wait for the elevator occasionally."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 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$504 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$504
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,314 reviews)
"Spacious room. Great bed and shower Food very good. Decor sterile. Meeting room freezing."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 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$409 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$409
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,739 reviews)
"When I travel to Boston , I always stay at the Sheraton on Dalton Street at the Predential. This Hotel top to bottom is the absolute best,clean, great location ,and most important -superior customer service. Amy Martell, Concierge , does a magnificent job- she makes the guests feel right at home ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Boston Marriott Copley Place

Boston Marriott Copley Place

4 out of 5
110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$496 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$496
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,610 reviews)
"It was so easy to walk around."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Boston Marriott Copley Place
Copley House

Copley House

3 out of 5
239 W Newton St, Boston, MA
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,726 reviews)
"Great place all around. Small but perfect, includes all you need and provides an authentic Boston living experience."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

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Copley House
Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$497 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$497
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,101 reviews)
"Good Location in Back Bay. Older Hotel and rooms but bed was great. Staff friendly. Only stayed there one night."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Hotel AKA Back Bay
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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 Boston Marathon Finish Line 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.

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 Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.

South End
Beacon Hill which includes 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 garden

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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