Riverside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A frozen river with a sunset sky.
A street with historic buildings, a 'Do Not Enter' sign, and a pedestrian crossing.
A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and metal siding, and colorful window accents.
A campus with red brick buildings, green trees, and a clear sky.
A large, ornate church with a prominent clock tower and intricate stained glass windows.

Stay near popular Riverside attractions

Harvard Square

9.0/10 (3,936 reviews)
With a visit to Harvard Square, a favourite shopping spot in Cambridge, you can browse for souvenirs. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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$71
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$53
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$67
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

AU$73
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

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

AU$102
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark

AU$65
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark
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Our pick of the best Riverside Hotel Deals

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$284 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$284
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$149 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$149
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is AU$338 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$338
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Seaport Hotel Boston
Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza Boston MA
The price is AU$277 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$277
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,944 reviews)
"This hotel is an older hotel, and some of the reviews I saw before staying there gave me pause, saying that other than the lobby area it was frowsy and dated. I thought the hotel was very nice. It clearly wasn’t renovated yesterday but our room, although VERY small, was quite nice. The location was ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Encore Boston Harbor

Encore Boston Harbor

5 out of 5
1 Broadway Everett MA
The price is AU$472 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$472
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Everett. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Encore Boston Harbor
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
The price is AU$200 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$200
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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. ...
Harborside Inn Of Boston
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Our guide on where to stay in Riverside

Find the best Riverside areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Quincy Market with an American flag, historic buildings, and a clock tower in the background.

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 Massacre Site and Old State House, 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 city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water, a prominent bridge, and a large chain barrier along the waterfront.

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 Liberty Wharf and Leader Bank Pavilion.

A large brick building with a golden dome, a flagpole with the American flag, and a statue in front.

Beacon Hill

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.

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 Old North Church or Paul Revere House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

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