Downtown Boston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A nighttime street scene with illuminated trees, a market stall, and historic buildings.
A busy urban street lined with historic theaters, cafes, and modern buildings.
Quincy Market with an American flag, historic buildings, and a clock tower in the background.
A spacious indoor area with a high, arched ceiling and brick walls. There are multiple tables and chairs arranged for seating.
Quincy Market with its neoclassical architecture, including columns and a prominent sign.

This is Boston’s business district, now and back when the city was just starting.

Boston during the late 1700s must’ve been heaps of fun. Samuel Adams was brewing delicious beer. Tea parties in Boston Harbour were all the rage. Oh, and there was that whole dust-up with those cheeky devils from across the pond. And even though all of that happened many, many moons ago, Boston has clung to its rich history. Downtown is littered with historic landmarks to explore, like the Old South Meeting House and the Paul Revere House.

Stay near popular Downtown Boston attractions

A street with Broadway theaters, including the Paramount and the Boston Opera House.

Citizens Opera House

9.2/10 (234 reviews)
Admire the old-world craftsmanship of this vaudeville-era reconstruction while you enjoy a performance in opera, theater or dance.
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Activities

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

AU$68
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Boston Harbor Cruise boat with the skyscrapers of the city in the background in Boston

City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

AU$51
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

AU$99
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes

Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes

AU$121
per adult
Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes
Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour

AU$43
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket

LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket

AU$39
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Downtown Boston Hotel Deals

Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
The price is AU$320 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$320
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,974 reviews)
"The room was spacious and neatly furnished. The bed was a bit stiff. The hotel was quiet and clean. We enjoyed an atrium view which meant no outside view which I did not enjoy."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
The Dagny Boston

The Dagny Boston

4 out of 5
89 Broad Street Boston MA
The price is AU$505 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$505
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
The Dagny Boston
Omni Parker House

Omni Parker House

4.5 out of 5
60 School St Boston MA
The price is AU$352 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$352
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Omni Parker House
The Godfrey Hotel Boston

The Godfrey Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
505 Washington Street Boston MA
The price is AU$444 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$444
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,207 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in a good location to get anywhere you wanted to on foot or train. Staff were really helpful without being overly friendly. Would especially like to thank Jean Carlos Flores for the help with celebrating out 25 yearaedding anniversary"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston

Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston

4 out of 5
161 Devonshire St Boston MA
The price is AU$400 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$400
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,368 reviews)
"This hotel was great, the beds were comfortable, the room was clean, the location is great. Very walkable, faneuille hall is a 5 minute walk. Boston is quite small, so we found that we were able to walk to most things, we hopped on the subway to go to Fenway which was also really easy. Front desk ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston
Hotel AKA Boston Common

Hotel AKA Boston Common

4 out of 5
90 Tremont St Boston MA
The price is AU$481 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$481
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hotel AKA Boston Common
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Boston

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A historic building with ornate architecture, a staircase, and a tree in front.

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.

A large, illuminated ship docked at a pier with fireworks in the background.

Seaport District

Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

A brick building with a flag, a street lamp, and greenery.

Beacon Hill

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Acorn Street or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

A statue of a man on horseback in a park with trees, a clock tower, and brick buildings in the background.

North End

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by arches and lush greenery.

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.

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