What is Back Bay East like?

Travellers to the Back Bay East neighbourhood in Boston will be sure to enjoy their stay. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Back Bay East? Consider a visit to Copley Square while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in Back Bay East?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel AKA Back Bay is one of the top choices for your stay in Back Bay East. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Newbury Street, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the area include Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston and Charlesmark Hotel .

How many hotels are there in the Back Bay East area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Boston, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 72 Back Bay East hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Back Bay East, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Back Bay East.

What is there to do in this Boston neighbourhood?

Sights like Copley Society of Art, Gallery Naga and Gibson House Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Back Bay East. Copley Square and Boston Marathon Finish Line are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Fenway Park, TD Garden and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. While you're out sightseeing in Boston, make sure that you visit other sights such as Harvard Square or Encore Boston Harbor.

How can I get around Back Bay East and the greater Boston area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Copley Station and Arlington Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Back Bay Station.

The Best Hotels in Back Bay East, Boston - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Back Bay East hotels

A grand entrance with an arched doorway, two large potted plants, and ornate lanterns.

1. Hotel AKA Back Bay

Back Bay East

Amit

฿9,437 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, ornate columns, and a large chandelier.

2. Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

Back Bay East

Elizabeth

฿11,174 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A rooftop dining area with a round table set for two, surrounded by plush seating and potted plants.

3. The Newbury Boston

Back Bay East

Farah

฿19,254 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

4. Raffles Boston

Back Bay East

Vlatko

฿21,232 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel with outdoor seating and a sign reading "CHARLESMARK HOTEL".

5. Charlesmark Hotel

Back Bay East

allen

฿4,506 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the street through the windows.

6. The College Club of Boston

Back Bay East

Julia

฿6,602 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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7. The Lenox Hotel Boston

Prudential - St. Botolph, 0.4 km from Back Bay East

Marcos

฿13,270 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A cityscape with a prominent hotel featuring a classic facade, a modern high-rise, and a historic building with arched windows.

8. The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel

Prudential - St. Botolph, 0.4 km from Back Bay East

Jean

฿8,129 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern indoor pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a city view through large windows.

9. Boston Marriott Copley Place

Prudential - St. Botolph, 0.6 km from Back Bay East

Rodrigo

฿7,706 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fire pit, string lights, and a bar area.

10. Revere Hotel Boston Common

Bay Village, 0.8 km from Back Bay East

Joe

฿7,305 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A brick building with a central entrance, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and a sign for 'A Voile CANNES'.

11. Newbury Guest House

0.6 km from Back Bay East

Peter

฿11,605 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

12. Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

Prudential - St. Botolph, 0.4 km from Back Bay East

Kara

฿4,818 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, and a herringbone wood floor.

13. The Whitney Hotel

Beacon Hill, 1.1 km from Back Bay East

Brian

฿13,494 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, ornate columns, a central chandelier, and a bar area with seating.

14. Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Bay Village, 0.6 km from Back Bay East

Lena M

฿6,356 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape.

15. The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay

Prudential - St. Botolph, 0.8 km from Back Bay East

Kathleen

฿11,418 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A bar area with a city view, bar stools, and a bar counter.

16. citizenM Boston Back Bay

1.1 km from Back Bay East

Heather

฿5,269 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

An outdoor patio with seating areas, tables, and string lights.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Downtown

Bay Village, 1.1 km from Back Bay East

nuno

฿4,980 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A restaurant with wooden flooring, multiple dining tables, and hanging chandeliers.

18. The Godfrey Hotel Boston

Downtown Crossing, 1.3 km from Back Bay East

Richard B

฿6,881 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A restaurant with a long dining area, high ceilings, and exposed beams. Tables are set with glassware and centerpieces.

19. The Dagny Boston

Boston Financial District, 2 km from Back Bay East

Jonathan

฿7,089 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Back Bay East

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The College Club of Boston	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Raffles Boston	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 344 reviews	View
Hotel AKA Back Bay	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,426 reviews	View
The Newbury Boston	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 744 reviews	View
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston	4.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,351 reviews	View

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