Back Bay West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
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.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Activities
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Museum of Ice Cream Boston Admission Ticket
Boston Pizza Lovers Food and History Walking Food Tour
Our pick of the best Back Bay West Hotel Deals
citizenM Boston Back Bay
very nice view and very easy quick check in
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The Eliot Hotel
Perfect service from all staff members: front desk, bellman, hospitality at breakfast, room service. Beautifully appointed, very comfortable suite, good location. Looking forward to our next stay!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
All around clean and cozy…also great location
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Revolution Hotel
Really good place. Walking distance anywhere
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Langham, Boston
Very nice hotel with excellent staff.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Encore Boston Harbor
All around pleasant experience during the first good snow storm for the Boston area.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 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.
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.
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.
