Back Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Dalton St Boston MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$357 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$357
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,780 reviews)
Hadn't been to this hotel since they renovated. Was very nice and had a great stay.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

2 out of 5
220 Huntington Avenue Boston MA
The price is AU$237 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$237
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (93 reviews)
It is in the middle of the City and convenient to everything. Staff was very friendly and professional. It is an older hotel but very clean.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta
The Lenox Hotel Boston

The Lenox Hotel Boston

4.5 out of 5
61 Exeter Street Boston MA
The price is AU$333 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$333
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,428 reviews)
Great hotel. Dog friendly. Amazing staff. Great restaurants. Highly recommend!!!!

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

The Lenox Hotel Boston
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$178 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$178
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,968 reviews)
Room was very small. Bathroom even smaller. Needs a renovation. No coffee machine in room.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is AU$424 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$424
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,194 reviews)
Clean room, amazing staff, good central location

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel AKA Back Bay
Boston Marriott Copley Place

Boston Marriott Copley Place

4 out of 5
110 Huntington Ave Boston MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$438 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$438
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,758 reviews)
The customer service was excellent. Front desk check in, bell hops help with bags, and valet. The only issue was I was charged $75 for valet.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Boston Marriott Copley Place
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay

Church

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
Missing beautiful Boston summer days...
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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
Historic brownstone house in Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts

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
Looking down on a Boston tower and the South End

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 Calderwood Pavilion.

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 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.

Beacon Hill
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 Citizens 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


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