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Popular places to visit

Copley Square

Copley Square

4/5(16 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
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
Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library

4.5/5(30 reviews)

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.

Boston Public Library
John Hancock Tower

John Hancock Tower

You can learn about the history of Boston with a trip to John Hancock Tower. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

John Hancock Tower
Old South Church

Old South Church

You can find out about the history of Boston with a visit to Old South Church. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Old South Church
Trinity Church Boston

Trinity Church Boston

You can find out about the history of Boston with a stop at Trinity Church Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Trinity Church Boston

Things to do

Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour

Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour

฿1,946
per adult
Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour
Copley Square

Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square

฿1,460
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square
Beacon Hill

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

฿1,784
per adult
Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)
Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour

Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour

฿2,109
per adult
Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour
Acorn Street

Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail

฿1,460
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail
Lobster roll and New England clam chowdah from a local favorite

Boston Food and History Private Tour

฿30,527
per adult
Boston Food and History Private Tour
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Top hotels in Back Bay East

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is ฿7,363 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿7,363
฿9,908 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,094 reviews)
"Check in was very good. Property sleek and minimalist. Very clean and well maintained. Shops, restaurants a few minutes walk away. Too bad the valet gives incorrect directions to local sites."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel AKA Back Bay
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

4.5 out of 5
138 Saint James Ave, Boston, MA
The price is ฿9,458 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿9,458
฿12,149 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel located right in the heart of the city! Nice big room with a big bathroom. Located near all the shopping and great restaurants. Also very close to the T station and very safe!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Raffles Boston

Raffles Boston

5 out of 5
40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA
The price is ฿16,906 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿16,906
฿19,687 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Best hotel in Boston
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Raffles Boston
Charlesmark Hotel

Charlesmark Hotel

4 out of 5
655 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Near Boston sites. Very walkable to popular tourist areas."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is ฿5,995 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,995
฿8,316 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,763 reviews)
"Was pleasantly surprised, great hotel and staff."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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 ฿6,127 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿6,127
฿7,135 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,504 reviews)
"Nice new property. Small clean modern rooms. Best for one person traveling for a short period of time. The umbrella has a check in and out. I checked it in but the employee never noted it even after asking for my room number. If I didn’t catch it I would have been charged for a $20 umbrella that ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay East

Back Bay featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5(192 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Back Bay
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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
Beacon Hill showing landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(3 area reviews)

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
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Chinatown

4.5/5(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
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South End

4.5/5(27 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

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