Best places to stay in Boston
Boston, aka ‘Beantown’, is a beautiful, harbour front city packed with history, culture, arts, and entertainment. The Greater Boston Area is home to premier institutes such as Harvard and MIT, making Boston a world-renowned academic hub with a young and energetic vibe. All of Boston’s neighborhoods have a unique personality which is visible through the cuisine of the restaurants and the style of the shops and galleries.
Downtown Boston
An ideal location in the middle of the city, and within walking distance of the popular attractions, staying in Downtown Boston is a convenient way to explore this city. Book a room at the Fifteen Beacon Hotel for a sleek, sophisticated ambience, personalized service, and an excellent location. Or checkout the Nine Zero Hotel, a boutique hotel within walking distance of Beacon Hill and Financial District.
Back Bay
An exclusive neighborhood within walking distance from downtown, Back Bay has streets lined with elegant Victorian brownstone mansions, plenty of food and drink options, and several boutiques and art galleries. Indulge in a luxurious stay at the opulent Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Hotel and enjoy a location that overlooks the Copley Square, Trinity Church, and the Boston Marathon finish line. For a location near the Newbury Street boutiques or within walking distance from the Red Sox home ground, Fenway Park, checkout Gryphon House. This luxurious Bed & Breakfast is housed in a Victorian-era brownstone mansion overlooking the Charles River.
Waterfront
The area along the Boston Harbor, Waterfront has a range of accommodations catering to all types of travelers. For a lively and luxurious stay at a 5-star waterfront property, look no further than the Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf. The hotel hosts the Boston Wine Festival for 3 months every winter and you can enjoy nightly movies and music during its ‘Summer in the City’ harborside festival. The Battery Wharf Hotel is a 2-minute walk from the beach and close to some of the top seafood restaurants in the area.
South Boston Waterfront
The South Boston Waterfront area is a short walk from the Boston Convention and Exposition Center (BCEC), CruisePort (Black Falcon Cruise Terminal), and Blue Hills Bank Pavilion (the site of Boston’s top concerts). Logan International Airport is a 5 – 10 minute cab ride from this area. The area also gives you easy access to several museums, boutiques, trendy restaurants, and nightlife. The Westin Waterfront Hotel connects to BCEC through a sky tunnel, and is an excellent location for those attending an event there. Enjoy terrific water views when you stay at the Seaport Boston Hotel. The ‘Spirit of Boston’ lunch and dinner cruise departures take place across from this hotel.
North End
The North End neighborhood plays host to popular feasts and festivals, and boasts of several reputed Italian restaurants. A stay at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf hotel next to the Christopher Columbus Park means you will be steps away from Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Freedom Trail, and a multitude of Italian restaurants in this area.
Theater District
The Theater District stretches along an ‘L’ shaped area between Bolyston and Tremont Streets. If you prefer a sophisticated ambiance close to the theatres and amid Boston’s liveliest nightlife, staying in the Theater District will be a good choice. Enjoy the glitzy and glamorous ambience of the W Hotel Boston close to Wang Theater, Shubert Theater, Wilbur Theater, and Parkman Bandstand (venue of Shakespeare on the Common). Or checkout the Hyatt Regency Boston which is within walking distance of the Boston Opera House and Modern Theater.
Cheap hotels in Boston
Stay at the conveniently located Hotel 140 for a budget boutique stay or consider the charming Harrington House Bed & Breakfast located in a 19th century Victorian home near Boston Harbor. In the South End enjoy the modern and comfortable rooms of The Chandler Inn Hotel or stay at the 40 Berkeley hotel, a hybrid hotel blending hotel-style service and amenities with hostel-style rates.