Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Back Bay
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

Copley Square Hotel
Copley Square Hotel
4 out of 5
47 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$294 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$294
per night
12 May - 13 May
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,243 reviews)
"Such a cute hotel! The room was definitely cozy, but perfect for my partner and I to spend the night and be able to explore Boston. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Copley Square Hotel
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$474 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$474
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great Hotel Choice
"I loved staying there Might return"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Boston Marriott Copley Place
4 out of 5
110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$410 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$410
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,402 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, convenient location"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Boston Marriott Copley Place
Copley House
Copley House
3 out of 5
239 W Newton St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$313 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$313
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this guesthouse in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,177 reviews)
"I had a great stay at the Copley House. The staff were super friendly and the space was clean, cozy and had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Copley House
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
39 Dalton St, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$384 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$384
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,519 reviews)
"the room very nice. The hotel lacks a restaurant inside the hotel."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
4 out of 5
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$495 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$495
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,381 reviews)
"Staff was extremely nice and accommodating. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Pet friendly was an added bonus. Will definitely stay here again next time I am in Boston."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
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

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
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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 Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

South End
Beacon Hill showing 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 Boston Common or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

Beacon Hill
Boston which includes a park

MIT

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in MIT, take in top sights like MIT Museum and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.

MIT
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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
Kenmore Square featuring street scenes

Fenway–Kenmore

5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Fenway–Kenmore

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