Lower Allston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A football field with the word "NORTH CAROLINA" on the end zone.
A crowd gathered in a park with a large American flag, trees, and a statue.
A campus with red brick buildings, green trees, and a clear sky.
A tall church with a pointed steeple and a brick building with arched windows.
A busy street with a red car, pedestrians, and a historic building labeled 'Harvard Square'.

Stay near popular Lower Allston attractions

Harvard University

9.2/10 (6,542 reviews)
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
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Activities

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

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

AU$75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Boston Summer Nights Tour

Boston Summer Nights Tour and River Cruise

AU$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boston Summer Nights Tour and River Cruise
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

AU$49
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour guides in costume in Boston

Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

AU$69
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Boston Harbor Cruise boat with the skyscrapers of the city in the background in Boston

City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

AU$67
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$115
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
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Our pick of the best Lower Allston Hotel Deals

The Atlas Hotel

The Atlas Hotel

4.5 out of 5
40 Western Avenue Boston MA
The price is AU$498 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$498
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Harvard Square and Fenway Park ...
The Atlas Hotel
Studio Allston Hotel

Studio Allston Hotel

4 out of 5
1234 Soldiers Field Rd Boston MA
The price is AU$283 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$283
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Studio Allston Hotel
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is AU$381 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$381
26 July - 27 July
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! (4,608 reviews)
"We were VERY disappointed that the restaurant/room service was not available for 2 hours after check-in. We had traveled for much of the day to get to that hotel, and we were hungry when we arrived. While the bar opened at 4:00, no meals were available (either in the restaurant/bar or via room service) ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is AU$239 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$239
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,760 reviews)
"Great location. Great staff. Bathrooms were cleaned regularly. Very much enjoyed my stay here for 5 nights."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

The Revolution Hotel
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$465 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$465
26 July - 27 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,815 reviews)
"Great property with good views and modern rooms, but the rooms were small an especially for a family with young kids."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

4 out of 5
575 Memorial Drive Cambridge MA
The price is AU$311 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$311
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
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Our guide on where to stay in Lower Allston

Find the best Lower Allston 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 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.

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