East Boston Travel Guide

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First a shipbuilding hub and now home of Logan Airport, Boston’s easternmost neighbourhood is a multicultural area with great ethnic restaurants and historic sites.

Discover East Boston, Boston’s gateway to the rest of the world. The neighbourhood was established in 1836, when five islands in Boston Harbour were connected using landfill. Through the centuries, it has expanded from seaport to airport. Discover the neighbourhood’s rich patchwork of cultures and fascinating history.

Spend the afternoon outdoors at Piers Park. Walk along the 600-foot (180-metre) promenade and enjoy the great views of downtown Boston across the harbour. Rent a boat to explore the Inner Harbour and Harbour Islands or take a sailing lesson at Piers Park Sailing Centre.

East Boston is home to one of the city’s most popular beaches. Have fun in the sun at Constitution Beach. Build a sandcastle, prepare a picnic or play a tennis match.

Learn about the neighbourhood’s history at East Boston Branch Library. Established in 1869, it has the distinction of being one of the nation’s first branch libraries. Check out The History of Shipping, paintings that explore East Boston’s rich shipbuilding history.

Visit the iconic Madonna Shrine, located atop a hill in the neighbourhood’s historic Orient Heights area. Take a photo of the 35-foot (10-metre) copper and bronze statue of the Madonna. Enjoy panoramic views of the waterfront and Boston skyline.

Meet the many cultures that mix together in East Boston. The neighbourhood has always been an immigrant hub. It has a well-established Italian and Irish population, with a growing community of people from Central and South America and Southeast Asia. This diversity is reflected in its rich array of ethnic restaurants and shops. Come to the neighbourhood with a hearty appetite.

East Boston is a gateway to the rest of the world because of Logan Airport. The international airport offers hundreds of daily flights around the world. To explore closer to home, visit downtown Boston just across the Boston Harbour. Drive through the Sumner Tunnel or Ted Williams Tunnel or take the Blue Line subway to get there.

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Things to do

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

฿1,722
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

฿870
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

฿1,138
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour guides in costume in Boston

Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

฿1,581
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

฿2,644
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Boston Summer Nights Tour

Boston Summer Nights Tour and River Cruise

฿1,687
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boston Summer Nights Tour and River Cruise
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Top hotels in East Boston

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

4 out of 5
101 Harborside Drive Boston MA
The price is ฿7,668 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿7,668
฿9,767 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,945 reviews)
"Very Helpful, Very Friendly. Had an amazing time. Will be going back again"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Hilton Boston Logan Airport

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

4 out of 5
One Hotel Drive Boston MA
The price is ฿9,426 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿9,426
฿10,977 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,799 reviews)
"Nice option on a long trip"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport

Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport

3.5 out of 5
207 Porter St Boston MA
The price is ฿7,819 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿7,819
฿9,106 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,488 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is ฿6,664 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,664
฿8,902 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,591 reviews)
"Loved the location and our top floor room with the view over the harbor! Great staff🙂 Really could have done without the smart ass who decided pulling the smoke alarm at 6am Sunday morning would be fun!😭 That is the only thing preventing a full 5 Star rating but not the hotels fault."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is ฿5,877 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,877
฿6,844 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,752 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and the staff were super helpful. I was satisfied with the responsiveness. However, I didn’t like the room with the bathroom. It was very small but that was okay. The par I did not enjoy was the fact that the shower drain and the shower design was In away that a lot of water would ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

The Revolution Hotel
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

4 out of 5
575 Memorial Drive Cambridge MA
The price is ฿6,297 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,297
฿8,302 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,431 reviews)
"good view of the river and city"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
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Where to stay in East Boston

Find the best East Boston areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Boston

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Seaport District

Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

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Beacon Hill

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Acorn Street or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

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North End

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

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