Back Bay East Travel Guide

Boston

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Copley Square

9.4/10 (7,327 reviews)
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
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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
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
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
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
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
Ghosts & Gravestones Nightwalk Tour

Ghosts & Gravestones Nightwalk Tour

฿1,088
per adult
Ghosts & Gravestones Nightwalk 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 ฿7,816 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿7,816
฿10,451 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,274 reviews)
"Clean room, great location and client focused and friendly service. Room was a bit noisy with the hum of the close by motorway."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

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 ฿10,942 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿10,942
฿13,900 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,299 reviews)
"Great location. Grand old hotel. Restaurant food and service left a lot to be desired."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Charlesmark Hotel

Charlesmark Hotel

4 out of 5
655 Boylston St Boston MA
The price is ฿6,159 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,159
฿7,146 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in ...
Charlesmark Hotel
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is ฿6,285 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,285
฿8,453 total
30 Aug - 31 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 ...
Seaport Hotel Boston
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

5 out of 5
450 Summer Street Boston MA
The price is ฿7,783 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿7,783
฿10,412 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury 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. Popular ...
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is ฿5,927 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,927
฿6,902 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
The Revolution Hotel
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Where to stay in Back Bay East

Find the best Back Bay East 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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