Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Back Bay showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
Back Bay showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
Back Bay which includes a fountain and a river or creek as well as a small group of people
Back Bay featuring a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Back Bay which includes a statue or sculpture

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

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Dalton St Boston MA
The price is AU$306 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$306
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,773 reviews)
I was shocked that they charge extra for wi-fi! Really? Pathetic. build the $12 into the room price and call it a day.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
The Lenox Hotel Boston

The Lenox Hotel Boston

4.5 out of 5
61 Exeter Street Boston MA
The price is AU$302 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$302
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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! (1,408 reviews)
Clean, excellent customer service, ample food choices and excellent location

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Lenox Hotel Boston
Midtown Hotel

Midtown Hotel

2 out of 5
220 Huntington Avenue Boston MA
The price is AU$190 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$190
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
Overall a decent stay with close proximity to the center

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Midtown Hotel
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$203 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$203
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,962 reviews)
Clean, staff is very nice and friendly. The room’s overall interior design was beautiful :)

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is AU$374 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$374
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,187 reviews)
Absolutely perfect location in Back Bay close to shopping, South End, Public Garden and transit. Valet as well. Hotel is clean, well staffed with possibly the nicest folks (I wish I got the door man’s name, he was incredible!). The rooms were good size, comfortable, and had a nespresso machine (though ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hotel AKA Back Bay
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$422 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$422
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,457 reviews)
everything is perfect

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay

Church

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
Missing beautiful Boston summer days...
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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
Historic brownstone house in Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts

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
Looking down on a Boston tower and the South End

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 Citizens 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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