Back Bay West Travel Guide
Boston
Visit Back Bay West
Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States has been the stage for centuries of drama. These days it’s the perfect place to unwind.
TD Garden
Catch an event at TD Garden during your trip to Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
Things to do
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Back Bay West
citizenM Boston Back Bay
Great place
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Staff was very friendly from the valet to the front desk, easy to check-in and out
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Very good location and fell warm for marathon runners
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
It was a great stay! The view from my room was amazing !!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Langham, Boston
There were bags of garbage outside our window. Disappointed there was no high tea served while touting high tea in a book for sale at the front desk. No mini bar in the room. Requires room service.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay West
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.
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.
West Fens
If you're spending some time in West Fens, Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall at Fenway are top sights worth seeing.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.
