Boston Financial District Travel Guide

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Boston Financial District
Explore the past and do modern shopping in Boston’s historic marketplace, located in the heart of downtown near the waterfront.

For over two centuries, Quincy Market has been a shopping and social epicenter of Boston. See for yourself why visitors and locals alike come here to shop, dine and be entertained.

Visit Boston’s first public market, Faneuil Hall, which sits adjacent to Quincy Market. Built in 1742, it served as a wholesale market and meeting place. It was here that patriots including Samuel Adams gave impassioned speeches to fuel the Revolutionary spirit. Step inside the cavernous red-brick building and transport yourself back in time. Browse through the goods for sale in the first floor marketplace. While the inventory may have changed over the centuries, the infectious jovial atmosphere remains.

Unlike its red-brick counterpart, the original Quincy Market is a Greek revival structure bolstered by a row of columns at each end. Now the South Building and the North Building accompany it. Within these sheltered marketplaces, shop in warmth and comfort regardless of the weather.

Come to Quincy Market with a hearty appetite. Whether you’re in the mood for a sit-down meal or a quick snack, you’ll find a suitable restaurant. From fast food to fresh seafood, Quincy Market has something for every taste.

Browse through over a hundred stores and vendors’ carts. Get your Boston souvenirs and trinkets, such as T-shirts and key chains, here. Purchase one-of-a-kind jewellery, pottery and other wares made by local artisans. Cross mainstream items off your shopping list at popular brand-name stores.

Expect to be entertained as you dine and shop. Watch street performers show off their impressive talents, including juggling, magic tricks, balancing acts and more. Be serenaded by talented musicians.

From Quincy Market, the rest of downtown Boston is just a short distance away. Walk to the waterfront and its various attractions, such as the New England Aquarium and Long Wharf, in just 5 minutes. In 10 minutes, stroll southwest to the beautiful parkland of Boston Common.


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Top hotels in Boston Financial District

Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
3.5 out of 5
320 Washington Street, Newton, MA
The price is £113 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£113
per night
12 May - 13 May
Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (2,016 reviews)
"This hotel served our needs well. Convenient location, clean and quiet enough. We had breakfast included, and the selection was great, food good. On site restaurant was pleasant and had good food. Not the best view (Mass Pike) but we were there to see a concert and visit old friends, so it didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
The Dagny Boston
The Dagny Boston
4 out of 5
89 Broad Street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £202 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£202
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,465 reviews)
"Great and quiet place ! Valet is a bit expensive at 62$! If you can find a parking somewhere else, do so !"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

The Dagny Boston
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Harborside Inn Of Boston
4 out of 5
185 State St, Boston, MA
The price is £176 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£176
per night
12 May - 13 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (3,498 reviews)
"It's beautiful!"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Harborside Inn Of Boston
The Langham, Boston
The Langham, Boston
5 out of 5
250 Franklin St, Boston, MA
The price is £423 per night from 11 May to 12 May
£423
per night
11 May - 12 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"This was a nice hotel but not as nice as the other Langham hotels. My biggest gripe is that there were no mini-bars in the rooms. You have to pay for everything to be delivered to the room including snacks. The room itself had water but no snacks or fruit or anything. Also, the room had a shower ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

The Langham, Boston
InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
510 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA
The price is £241 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£241
per night
12 May - 13 May
Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, Very convenient for dining and sightseeing. Close to the airport. Large bathroom with Bathtub and shower. Excellent!"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4.5 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is £244 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
£244
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (2,019 reviews)
"Overall good"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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Other neighbourhoods around Boston Financial District

Downtown Boston which includes a city and night scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Boston

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Boston
Massachusetts which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a city

Government Center

If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Faneuil Hall Marketplace or Boston City Hall Plaza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.

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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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North End

5/5(11 area reviews)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by New England Aquarium or Boston Harbor while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

North End
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 Boston Common or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

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West End

4/5(28 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.

West End

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