Waterfront Travel Guide

Boston

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HarborWalk showing flowers, a city and outdoor art
HarborWalk featuring a square or plaza and a city

Popular places to visit

New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.

New England Aquarium
Boston Harbor

Boston Harbor

Adore Boston’s charming working harbor from the waterfront or head out by boat to get to know it more intimately.

Boston Harbor
Long Wharf

Long Wharf

Explore the waterfront in Boston with a trip to Long Wharf. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Long Wharf
HarborWalk

HarborWalk

Discover the beaches, galleries, public art displays and restaurants on this pleasant pathway that travels around the Boston Harbor waterfront.

HarborWalk
Fenway Park which includes a sporting event and night scenes as well as a large group of people

Fenway Park

Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.

Fenway Park
Harvard University showing a city and heritage architecture

Harvard University

Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.

Harvard University

Things to do

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
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

£52
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Immersive American Revolution Self-Guided Walking & Driving Tours

Liberty, Freedom, and Revolution: American History Tours Bundle

£22
per traveller
Liberty, Freedom, and Revolution: American History Tours Bundle
North End Boston Mafia Exploration Game and Tour

North End Boston Mafia Exploration Game and Tour

£7
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
North End Boston Mafia Exploration Game and Tour
Massachusetts Highlights: Freedom Trail, Salem & More Tour

Massachusetts Highlights: Freedom Trail, Salem & More Tour

£37
per adult
Massachusetts Highlights: Freedom Trail, Salem & More Tour
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
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Top hotels in Waterfront

Boston Marriott Long Wharf

Boston Marriott Long Wharf

4 out of 5
296 State St, Boston, MA
The price is £364 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£364
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Property is right in the middle of everything. The subway is right out the front door, and you’re able to walk to the North End easily. Very clean, really nice hotel. We’d stay there again without question."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Boston Marriott Long Wharf
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is £189 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£189
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! (3,784 reviews)
Decent Size Studio Rm, can get noisy from planes
"I stayed at the Artist Studio Tower, which faces the East and North I think. The room itself was thoughtfully designed to utilize limited space for comfort, and looked nice and luxurious. However, there wasn't any dedicated desk for working on a laptop (Just a small stand for a coffee machine and ..."

Reviewed on 7 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 £169 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£169
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! (3,206 reviews)
Wonderfully Stay
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The staff was friendly, so very helpful in what we asked, was just a wonderful experience!"

Reviewed on 5 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 £164 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£164
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! (1,567 reviews)
"Loves the property! Close to the subway!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
citizenM Boston North Station

citizenM Boston North Station

4 out of 5
80-120 Causeway Street, Boston, MA
The price is £152 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£152
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,611 reviews)
"I would recommend this hotel for couples and single travelers, however for anyone else the room would be too uncomfortable. The room is very nice and clean however the bathroom situation was semi see through with the curtain outside of the bathroom being see through. The room is also not that large ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

citizenM Boston North Station
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is £129 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£129
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,103 reviews)
"For a tiny hotel with shared bathrooms, this place is good. It would have been nice to have some slippers to wear to and from the bathroom. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained. The noise transmission between rooms is greater than average; doors slamming and people moving about is pretty noticeable. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

The Revolution Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront

Boston Financial District which includes a city and a park

Boston Financial District

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.

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.

Government Center
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Downtown Crossing

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Orpheum Theater to The Freedom Trail – discover Downtown Crossing, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Crossing
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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
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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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