Back Bay East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Back Bay East attractions

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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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Activities

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

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

AU$75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Boston Summer Nights Tour

Boston Summer Nights Tour and River Cruise

AU$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boston Summer Nights Tour and River Cruise
Boston Harbor Cruise boat with the skyscrapers of the city in the background in Boston

City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

AU$67
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour guides in costume in Boston

Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

AU$69
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

AU$115
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

AU$49
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
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Our pick of the best Back Bay East Hotel Deals

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is AU$472 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$472
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,291 reviews)
"Really nice, well located, spacious room, excellent bed! We really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 15 July 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 AU$602 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$602
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,269 reviews)
"The lobby is beautiful. The rooms are very outdated. Excellent location though"

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Charlesmark Hotel

Charlesmark Hotel

4 out of 5
655 Boylston St Boston MA
The price is AU$313 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$313
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,211 reviews)
"Hotel is in a great location near public transportation, restaurants, malls. The room is very clean and the grounds well maintained. Staff is friendly and helpful. They even provide umbrellas. I took advantage is the free tea and muffin. The fresh fruit was a nice touch."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Charlesmark Hotel
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is AU$381 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$381
26 July - 27 July
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! (4,597 reviews)
"Valet people great. Hotel front desk staff not rude but just not pleasant either. Called front desk multiple times and no answer."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is AU$293 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$293
26 July - 27 July
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! (2,737 reviews)
"Cutest studio. Super clean. Most comfortable bed of all the hotels I have stayed at. No breakfast included but there are plenty of amazing options in the neighborhood."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

The Revolution Hotel
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

4 out of 5
575 Memorial Drive Cambridge MA
The price is AU$356 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$356
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 ...
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
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Our guide on 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.

Back Bay East Travel Guide

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