Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Back Bay showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
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Head to Back Bay for Victorian brownstone homes, hip coffee joints and a shopping district that rivals Manhattan’s 5th Avenue.

This historic neighbourhood on the banks of the Charles River is a perfect home away from home during your time in Boston. When you’re not relaxing in your hotel, which is probably housed in a historic building, take a walk along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, shop in Newbury Street and and snap a selfie in front of the magnificent Old South Church.


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Our pick of the best Back Bay Hotel Deals

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Huntington Ave Boston MA
The price is AU$322 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$322
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,394 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel
The Newbury Boston

The Newbury Boston

5 out of 5
15 Arlington St Boston MA
The price is AU$784 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$784
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (539 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

The Newbury Boston
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

4 out of 5
47 Huntington Ave Boston MA
The price is AU$142 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$142
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,910 reviews)
The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff / valet team were great.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Dalton St Boston MA
The price is AU$247 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$247
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,721 reviews)
clean room, hotel is convenient as it is next to so much. The prudential center is easy access from the hotel to the stores.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Midtown Hotel

Midtown Hotel

2 out of 5
220 Huntington Avenue Boston MA
The price is AU$218 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$218
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copley Square and Fenway Park are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,033 reviews)
After reading the older reviews about renovation issues I was apprehensive about staying here...but..... The renovation has been completed, and the place is spotless!! Yes, the rooms are still in the older style layout, but everything is brand new. I was more than satisfied with the room, the cleanliness ...

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Midtown Hotel
Boston Marriott Copley Place

Boston Marriott Copley Place

4 out of 5
110 Huntington Ave Boston MA
The price is AU$336 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$336
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,713 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Boston Marriott Copley Place
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay

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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.

Back Bay East
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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 Blue Man Group and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.

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South End

4/5(10 area reviews)

South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.

South End
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.

Theatre District
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


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