Back Bay East Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Copley Square

Copley Square

4/5(16 reviews)

Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.

Copley Square
Boston Marathon Finish Line

Boston Marathon Finish Line

You can take time to visit Boston Marathon Finish Line during your travels to Boston. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Boston Marathon Finish Line
Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Boston Public Library is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Boston Public Library
John Hancock Tower

John Hancock Tower

You can learn about the history of Boston with a trip to John Hancock Tower. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

John Hancock Tower
Old South Church

Old South Church

You can find out about the history of Boston with a visit to Old South Church. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Old South Church
Trinity Church Boston

Trinity Church Boston

You can find out about the history of Boston with a stop at Trinity Church Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Trinity Church Boston

Things to do

The top floor of View Boston - 360 degree indoor observation deck

View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

£25
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Boston CityPASS: Admission to Top 4 Boston Attractions

Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions

£59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

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

£63
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Narrated Sunset Cruise of Boston Harbor

Narrated Sunset Cruise of Boston Harbor

£22
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Narrated Sunset Cruise of Boston Harbor
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

£40
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket

LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket

£21
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Back Bay East

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is £236 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£236
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,101 reviews)
"I really loved my stay at AKA Downtown, so I was excited to try AKA Back Bay — but it ended up being a bit disappointing. The location is great, but my standard room was very small and felt a bit dated. For the high price, I really expected more. On top of that, the street noise was a bout annoying ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Hotel AKA Back Bay
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

4.5 out of 5
138 Saint James Ave, Boston, MA
The price is £282 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£282
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Raffles Boston

Raffles Boston

5 out of 5
40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA
The price is £509 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£509
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
"Raffles is the most service oriented hotel we have ever stayed at. This place is amazing!!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Raffles Boston
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is £191 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£191
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,769 reviews)
"That’s it"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA
The price is £171 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£171
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,205 reviews)
Great location
"Great location in downtown Boston to subway & freedom trail! Beds were very comfortable!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
citizenM Boston Back Bay

citizenM Boston Back Bay

4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
The price is £166 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£166
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,553 reviews)
"Only con which in my opinion isn’t truly a con is the rooms are small. Get the window upgrade totally worth it. Other then a small room everything is else is outstanding. Comfortable bed, easy check in and check out, everything can be done from provided iPad, common areas are wonderful!. Excellent ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay East

Back Bay featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5(192 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Back Bay
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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
Beacon Hill showing landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(3 area reviews)

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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Chinatown

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Theatres and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Chinatown, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Chinatown Station.

Chinatown
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South End

4.5/5(27 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

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