Back Bay East Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
Boston Marathon Finish Line
You can take time to visit Boston Marathon Finish Line during your travels to Boston. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Boston Public Library
Boston Public Library is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Old South Church
After visiting Old South Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Trinity Church Boston
Trinity Church Boston is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
200 Clarendon Street
200 Clarendon Street is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Things to do
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
The Escape Game Dedham: 60-Minute Adventures at Legacy Place
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Top hotels in Back Bay East
The Newbury Boston
Staff was friendly and flexible ! Rooms were spacious and beautiful, the housekeeping was not as clean or organized or detailed as other places I’ve been to but still good
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Very clean with amazing staff and guest services. Rooms are nice and adequate with very comfortable pillows and bedding.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
The room was very clean. The staff was very nice and helpful from top to bottom.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Raffles Boston
Everything awesome
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Charlesmark Hotel
Execellent stay, and the value was amazing.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Perfect location. Room was nice, friendly staff. Quick check in. Restaurant food was delicious
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay East
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
Beacon Hill
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.
Theatre District
If you're spending time in Theatre District, you might enjoy attractions like Colonial Theatre and Boston Opera House. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Boylston Station to see more of the city.
Chinatown
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.
