Back Bay East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Copley Square

Copley Square

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 churches and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Boston Marathon Finish Line
Boston Public Library

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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Boston Public Library
200 Clarendon Street

200 Clarendon Street

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.

200 Clarendon Street
Old South Church

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.

Old South Church
Trinity Church Boston

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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Trinity Church Boston

Activities

Whale-Watching Cruise in Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary

Boston Harbor New England Aquarium Whale-Watching Cruise

AU$122
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Boston Harbor New England Aquarium Whale-Watching Cruise
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

AU$83
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

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

AU$128
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket

LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket

AU$43
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor

Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor

AU$101
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor
Zac tells a story about the John Harvard statue

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

AU$35
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Back Bay East Hotel Deals

The Newbury Boston

The Newbury Boston

5 out of 5
15 Arlington St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$1,169 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$1,169
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (521 reviews)
"Great location but they have no concierge , and for the price you will think they would. Rooms are small"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

The Newbury Boston
The Lenox Hotel Boston

The Lenox Hotel Boston

4.5 out of 5
61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$699 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$699
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,179 reviews)
"Expensive for a tiny dated room"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Lenox Hotel Boston
Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$579 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$579
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
"A+ stay at aka Back Bay. This hotel was extremely clean and our room was well appointed. Conveniently located near public transportation and easily walkable to shopping and eating establishments. Would recommend this location to others and would stay here again."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 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 AU$723 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$723
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (1,083 reviews)
"Gave a food credit"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Raffles Boston

Raffles Boston

5 out of 5
40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA
The price is AU$1,322 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$1,322
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
"I wish the water was hotter, had to ask to have room cleaned after 1st day as housekeeping did not come. Very responsive though when inquiries made."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Raffles Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$540 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$540
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,172 reviews)
"Fast check in very convenient exactly what you need it for. Well decorated"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Revolution Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay East

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Back Bay

4.5/5(37 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 which includes landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(1 area review)

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
Theatre District showing street scenes, a city and central business district

Theatre District

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

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Chinatown

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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