Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Back Bay showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
Back Bay
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Head to Back Bay for Victorian brownstone homes, hip coffee joints and a shopping district that rivals Manhattan’s 5th Avenue.

This historic neighbourhood on the banks of the Charles River is a perfect home away from home during your time in Boston. When you’re not relaxing in your hotel, which is probably housed in a historic building, take a walk along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, shop in Newbury Street and and snap a selfie in front of the magnificent Old South Church.


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Our pick of the best Back Bay Hotel Deals

Midtown Hotel

Midtown Hotel

2 out of 5
220 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
The price is AU$379 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$379
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copley Square and Fenway Park are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Perfectly located for getting around Boston."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Midtown Hotel
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

4 out of 5
47 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$393 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$393
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,828 reviews)
"They need a new elevator"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
The Lenox Hotel Boston

The Lenox Hotel Boston

4.5 out of 5
61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$692 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$692
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,161 reviews)
"None"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

The Lenox Hotel Boston
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Dalton St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$465 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$465
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,690 reviews)
"N/a"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Boston Marriott Copley Place

Boston Marriott Copley Place

4 out of 5
110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is AU$542 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$542
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,650 reviews)
"Location was great"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Boston Marriott Copley Place
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay

The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay

4 out of 5
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
The price is AU$633 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$633
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,163 reviews)
"My friend and I had never been to Boston before. We were delighted with the incredible experience checking in and out of the hotel. We had appetizers and many cocktails at Lucie’s restaurant. The staff was amazing, especially Mike. He made our stay extra special! Our room had a beautiful city view ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay

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Back Bay East

If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.

Back Bay East
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Prudential - St. Botolph

While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.

Prudential - St. Botolph
Theatre District which includes night scenes and signage

Bay Village

While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.

Bay Village
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South End

4/5(10 area reviews)

South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.

South End
Theatre District showing street scenes, a city and central business district

Theatre District

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Theatre District, you might enjoy attractions like Colonial Theatre and Boston Opera House. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Boylston Station to see more of the city.

Theatre District
Beacon Hill which includes landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Beacon Hill


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