East Boston Travel Guide

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First a shipbuilding hub and now home of Logan Airport, Boston’s easternmost neighbourhood is a multicultural area with great ethnic restaurants and historic sites.

Discover East Boston, Boston’s gateway to the rest of the world. The neighbourhood was established in 1836, when five islands in Boston Harbour were connected using landfill. Through the centuries, it has expanded from seaport to airport. Discover the neighbourhood’s rich patchwork of cultures and fascinating history.

Spend the afternoon outdoors at Piers Park. Walk along the 600-foot (180-metre) promenade and enjoy the great views of downtown Boston across the harbour. Rent a boat to explore the Inner Harbour and Harbour Islands or take a sailing lesson at Piers Park Sailing Centre.

East Boston is home to one of the city’s most popular beaches. Have fun in the sun at Constitution Beach. Build a sandcastle, prepare a picnic or play a tennis match.

Learn about the neighbourhood’s history at East Boston Branch Library. Established in 1869, it has the distinction of being one of the nation’s first branch libraries. Check out The History of Shipping, paintings that explore East Boston’s rich shipbuilding history.

Visit the iconic Madonna Shrine, located atop a hill in the neighbourhood’s historic Orient Heights area. Take a photo of the 35-foot (10-metre) copper and bronze statue of the Madonna. Enjoy panoramic views of the waterfront and Boston skyline.

Meet the many cultures that mix together in East Boston. The neighbourhood has always been an immigrant hub. It has a well-established Italian and Irish population, with a growing community of people from Central and South America and Southeast Asia. This diversity is reflected in its rich array of ethnic restaurants and shops. Come to the neighbourhood with a hearty appetite.

East Boston is a gateway to the rest of the world because of Logan Airport. The international airport offers hundreds of daily flights around the world. To explore closer to home, visit downtown Boston just across the Boston Harbour. Drive through the Sumner Tunnel or Ted Williams Tunnel or take the Blue Line subway to get there.

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Things to do

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

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£39
per adult
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Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
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£59
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
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Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

£35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

£52
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
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City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

£34
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92% of travellers recommend
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LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket

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£21
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Top hotels in East Boston

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

4 out of 5
One Hotel Drive Boston MA
The price is £232 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£232
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,825 reviews)
"Perfect everytime! Great place to spend the night before flying out."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

4 out of 5
101 Harborside Drive Boston MA
The price is £225 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£225
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,945 reviews)
"Decent room , restaurant, pleasant staff."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport

Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport

3.5 out of 5
207 Porter St Boston MA
The price is £179 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£179
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,472 reviews)
"Overall great stay. Only comment would be on getting to the hotel. If you enter the address in your gps or navigation system it brings you at the wrong entrance which isn’t part of the hotel…it took us 20min to figure how to get to the other side. Front desk told us we had to enter the rental car ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

4 out of 5
575 Memorial Drive Cambridge MA
The price is £168 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£168
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,414 reviews)
"Everyone was amazing I wish I could remember the young lady that helped me from the front desk ! She was amazing"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is £190 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£190
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,526 reviews)
"Great staff, very helpful. Allowed us to check in very early,?"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is £139 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£139
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,716 reviews)
"Stayed here randomly, and looking to comeback. Check in was simple and easy! The hotel was very clean and in prime location. Support staff also very helpful and nice. Looking forward to our next stay. Thank you"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

The Revolution Hotel
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Where to stay in East Boston

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Downtown Boston

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.

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Back Bay

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

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Seaport District

Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

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Beacon Hill

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.

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North End

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

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