Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Back Bay showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
Back Bay
Back Bay featuring a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Back Bay which includes a statue or sculpture
Back Bay which includes markets and food

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

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$302 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$302
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (3,777 reviews)
"The location was excellent. We were close to shopping, public transportation and it was a quiet street. We had a big room with plenty of space. The only downside was that there was only one elevator and that was slow."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
Copley House

Copley House

3 out of 5
239 W Newton St, Boston, MA
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,775 reviews)
"I have to say I was really pleasantly surprised for the price. It was really nice to have a kitchen. They are very thoughtful. When it was pouring rain, umbrellas were made available to guests. Sweet neighborhood--very walkable. The iron in the room did scald my very favorite shirt, which was a major ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Copley House
The Newbury Boston

The Newbury Boston

5 out of 5
15 Arlington St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$891 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$891
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (478 reviews)
"Old but well renovated hotel"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

The Newbury Boston
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Dalton St, Boston, MA
The price is AU$374 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$374
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,679 reviews)
"Hotel is in a great location. Very walkable and near shops and dining."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 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$451 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$451
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,648 reviews)
A huge hotel/mall conglomerate in great location.
"Great location! Concierge desk really helpful for getting tickets to View and other providing information. Starbucks on premises was great. It took us a while to figure out elevators, but once we did we appreciated how efficient the system was."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Boston Marriott Copley Place
Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is AU$498 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$498
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,110 reviews)
Great find in Boston!
"Hotel opened 3 years ago as aka so everything still new and very well maintained. Contemporary design and furnishings. Breakfast excellent. Location ideal, nice part of town. Can walk everywhere. Staff wonderful. Will return."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hotel AKA 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

Back Bay showing a city

Back Bay East

If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Old South Church 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
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
Boston which includes a garden

MIT

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in MIT, take in top sights like Stata Center and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.

MIT

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