Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Back Bay showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
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Back Bay which includes markets and food

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$379 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$379
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,431 reviews)
Room was great and staff very helpful

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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$781 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$781
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (568 reviews)
Staff was friendly and flexible ! Rooms were spacious and beautiful, the housekeeping was not as clean or organized or detailed as other places I’ve been to but still good

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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$274 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$274
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,308 reviews)
Absolutely stunning

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Lenox Hotel Boston
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

4 out of 5
47 Huntington Ave Boston MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$130 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$130
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (3,917 reviews)
Great staff - great location - comfortable room. Tasty breakfast spot a short walk toward the Pru

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
Boston Marriott Copley Place

Boston Marriott Copley Place

4 out of 5
110 Huntington Ave Boston MA
The price is AU$379 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$379
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,752 reviews)
Cleaners fantastic.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Boston Marriott Copley Place
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

4.5 out of 5
138 Saint James Ave Boston MA
The price is AU$435 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$435
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,142 reviews)
Location was perfect, staff was wonderful and the foyer and lobby and the bar/ restaurant was amazing! The guest rooms were good, bed was comfortable and room was immaculate! My only complaint would be the water pressure in the shower was weak! Other than that a very good experience!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
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
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.

Theatre District


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