Downtown Boston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Boston showing a city and night scenes as well as a small group of people
Downtown Boston which includes street scenes and a city
Faneuil Hall Marketplace which includes night scenes, heritage architecture and street scenes
Quincy Market
Faneuil Hall Marketplace which includes heritage elements and an administrative buidling

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.


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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$278 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$278
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (6,347 reviews)
Terrific location for seeing the Boston sites!

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
The Dagny Boston

The Dagny Boston

4 out of 5
89 Broad Street Boston MA
The price is AU$342 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$342
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7,117 reviews)
Everything was great at this hotel. When we return to Boston we will definitely stay at this hotel. Staff were kind and helpful, the rooms were nice.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Dagny Boston
Omni Parker House

Omni Parker House

4.5 out of 5
60 School St Boston MA
The price is AU$342 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$342
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,302 reviews)
Historic Hotel easy access to trains, buses, and many historic sites. Clean and cozy rooms (we had 3 people in a 2-bed room). Beds were comfy. Front desk was helpful when we needed maintenance. There was a coffee place within the building so no need to go out into the cold snowy weather to grab a ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Omni Parker House
The Godfrey Hotel Boston

The Godfrey Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
505 Washington Street Boston MA
The price is AU$716 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$716
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,937 reviews)
We loved our stay and had an amazing experience. Boston is lovely, even in winter but the location of the hotel made walking convenient. The staff all went above and beyond, so much so that we will chose to stay there again on future visits. We felt like family.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 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$281 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$281
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (2,974 reviews)
Excellent location. Best pretzel bites I’ve ever had.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston
Hyatt Regency Boston

Hyatt Regency Boston

4 out of 5
One Avenue De Lafayette Boston MA
The price is AU$317 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$317
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,907 reviews)
Nice place, great location.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Boston
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Boston

Photo taken of the skyline from the Longfellow Bridge.

Government Center

If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston City Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.

Government Center
Boston Financial District which includes a garden and a city

Boston Financial District

5/5(7 area reviews)

Boston Massacre Site and Old State House are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.

Boston Financial District
Downtown Crossing

Downtown Crossing

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Orpheum Theater to Old South Meeting House – discover Downtown Crossing, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Crossing
Boston Harbor which includes performance art, music and a bay or harbor

North End

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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

North End
Museum of Science which includes a bay or harbor and a sunset

West End

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.

West End
Buildings in a city, Chinatown, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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


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