Waterfront Travel Guide

Boston

A waterfront with a wooden walkway, a green boat, and historic buildings including a clock tower and a red-brick structure.
A large ferry named 'Provincetown Fast Ferry' docked at a pier with a cityscape in the background.
A city skyline with various high-rise buildings and a harbor with boats.
A cityscape with a marina filled with sailboats and a river.
A waterfront cityscape with illuminated buildings, a wooden boathouse, and a bridge.

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A waterfront scene with a boat docked at a pier, a city skyline in the background, and a red and white ferry on the right.

Boston Harbor

9.6/10 (5,623 reviews)
Adore Boston’s charming working harbor from the waterfront or head out by boat to get to know it more intimately.
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Things to do

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

£39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

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

£60
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour guides in costume in Boston

Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

£36
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise

£53
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Boston Harbor Cruise boat with the skyscrapers of the city in the background in Boston

City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

£35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise
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 Waterfront

Boston Harbor Hotel

Boston Harbor Hotel

5 out of 5
70 Rowes Wharf Boston MA
The price is £452 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£452
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Everything was great 👍"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Boston Harbor Hotel
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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! (4,567 reviews)
"Tremendous hotel!!! Everything so well pointed, and on point!!! Staff was fantastic. The room was spacious and very comfortable. Their location cannot be beat! Special shout out to the bar and restaurant dinner. The best mussels I’ve had in a long time, and my wife’s steak was delicious!! Only quibble ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

4 out of 5
575 Memorial Drive Cambridge MA
The price is £135 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£135
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (2,442 reviews)
"Very clean and the complimentary shuttle was convenient."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is £138 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£138
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! (2,736 reviews)
"Our room had the four bunk beds and it was awesome! Safe, excellent construction with comfortable beds, perfect for our family of four (our teenagers, of course, loved being on the top bunks). I wasn’t sure how the “bathroom/shower down the hall” was going to be, but it turned out to be great! Having ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

The Revolution Hotel
The Langham, Boston

The Langham, Boston

5 out of 5
250 Franklin St Boston MA
The price is £395 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£395
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Langham, Boston
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
Fully refundable
The price is £195 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£195
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,837 reviews)
"Great location. Close to South train terminal, the harbor, and Freedom Trail."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A large, illuminated ship docked at a pier with fireworks in the background.

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.

A brick building with a flag, a street lamp, and greenery.

Beacon Hill

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.

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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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