Theatre District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Theatre District
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Theatre District showing night scenes and signage
Theatre District showing a city and night scenes
From Broadway musicals to the ballet to the Blue Man Group, you have a wide selection of performances at your fingertips in Boston’s premier cultural district.

Boston’s Theatre District is a fantastic destination for staged entertainment in the city. Get your ticket and enjoy top quality entertainment. Discover an array of theatrical talent, ranging from stand-up comedies to extravagant musical productions, in the heart of downtown Boston.

Walk along Washington and Tremont streets and check out the shows currently playing. The Theatre District offers a range of performance spaces, from iconic theaters that seat thousands to intimate black box stages.

See a lavish production at Boston Opera House. The ornate French and Italian style theater is known for putting on headline productions, such as Broadway musicals. Watch the Boston Ballet’s annual performance of Nutcracker here during November and December.

Prepare to laugh your way through any performance at Charles Playhouse. While the red-brick building may look unassuming from the outside, this black box theater hosts two of Boston’s most unconventional acts: Shear Madness and the Blue Man Group.

If you prefer music concerts to theatrical productions, visit the Orpheum. The historic theater attracts world-class musicians, bands and rock stars.

Time your visit around summer so you can attend Shakespeare on the Common. Every July and August, the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company gives free performances of a Shakespeare play. Spread out your blanket on the Boston Common’s green lawn and enjoy theater under the stars. Come early to hear jazz music performed by students and alumni of the New England Conservatory.

Even if you don’t have time to stay for a show, take a few minutes to walk through the lobbies of some of the Theatre District’s most beautiful venues. The Schubert and Wang theaters are known for being particularly stunning.

The Theatre District is in the heart of downtown Boston. Have a delicious meal at one of the restaurants lining the streets or enjoy a post-show stroll through Boston Common.


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Our pick of the best Theatre District Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
3.5 out of 5
275 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$291 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$291
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (956 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable. Very short walk from the Orange Line station and right next to the theater we went to. Small restaurant inside the lobby was convenient. Not many menu choices, but the food was very good. Staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
Found Hotel Boston Common
Found Hotel Boston Common
2.5 out of 5
78 Charles Street South, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$252 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$252
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,183 reviews)
Awesome night girl
"Regular cubicle bed with a light and privacy curtain in a room with 4 other ones. Big lockable locker. Front desk girl overnight is amazing. Loves Blueberry muffins and OJ. Worth a chat. Awesome for the money. Can’t beat it"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Found Hotel Boston Common
HI Boston - Hostel
HI Boston - Hostel
2 out of 5
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$343 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$343
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this hostel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing stay, good location and great staff"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

HI Boston - Hostel
citizenM Boston Back Bay
citizenM Boston Back Bay
4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$320 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$320
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (942 reviews)
"Very pleasant facilities; excellent breakfasts"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
Seaport Hotel Boston
Seaport Hotel Boston
4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA
The price is AU$531 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$531
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,865 reviews)
Luxury Feel at a Reasonable Price
"This was a great hotel at a good price. Very comfortable rooms with daily maid service. Elevators were quick and it never felt crowded. Very quiet. Convenient to Seaport area, but not particularly convenient to the T as the nearby stop is a Silverline bus stop rather than a train. However it was ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Seaport Hotel Boston
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Harborside Inn Of Boston
4 out of 5
185 State St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$385 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$385
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,982 reviews)
"Nice check in staff, clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Harborside Inn Of Boston
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Other neighbourhoods around Theatre District

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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
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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Downtown Crossing

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Orpheum Theater to Old South Meeting House – discover Downtown Crossing, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Crossing
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
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
Boston Financial District which includes a city and a park

Boston Financial District

5/5(7 area reviews)

Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.

Boston Financial District

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