Government Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Quincy Market with its classical architecture and illuminated facade.
The Quincy Market building with its neoclassical architecture and arched windows.
A city square with a historic clock tower, modern buildings, and a classical building labeled 'QUINCY MARKET.'
A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and modern skyscrapers.
A cityscape with a prominent clock tower, historic buildings, and modern skyscrapers.

Stay near popular Government Center attractions

A public square with a statue, a red brick building, and modern high-rise buildings.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

9.2/10 (12,860 reviews)
With a visit to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a favourite shopping spot in Boston, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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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
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour guides in costume in Boston

Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

AU$64
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
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'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
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

AU$72
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
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Our pick of the best Government Center Hotel Deals

The Bostonian Hotel Boston

The Bostonian Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
26 North St Boston MA
The price is AU$460 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$460
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,964 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The Bostonian Hotel Boston
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

5 out of 5
450 Summer Street Boston MA
The price is AU$475 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$475
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is AU$484 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$484
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,972 reviews)
"I try to stay here anytime I am traveling to Boston. I really enjoy the hotel. It is clean and in a great location."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is AU$350 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$350
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
The Revolution Hotel
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
The price is AU$481 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$481
20 Sept - 21 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! (7,011 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful. And this hotel offers a selection of free DVD and VCR movies beyond anything I have ever seen. And in each room a DVD/VCR player. There is access to a lovely restaurant from the Lobby, w inside and outside seating, weather permitting, of course. Easy walk to the Boston ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

3 out of 5
220 Huntington Avenue Boston MA
The price is AU$380 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$380
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Copley Square and Fenway Park are located nearby.
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta
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Our guide on where to stay in Government Center

Find the best Government Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime street scene with illuminated trees, a market stall, and historic buildings.

Downtown Boston

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

A historic church with a large central tower and multiple spires, surrounded by modern buildings and a public square with people and greenery.

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 narrow alley with brick buildings, green ivy, and street lamps.

Beacon Hill

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Massachusetts State House 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.

Government Center Travel Guide

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