Hotels in Boston

Best time to visit Boston

The best time to visit Boston is from the start of summer in June to the end of fall in October. Average temperatures hover around 21 – 25 degrees Celsius. During events such as Boston Pride, Boston Film Festival, and Boston Harborfest, the hotel rates might spike due to the number of tourists. Several culinary events and sports events also take place during this period. From November – February, Boston sees plenty of snow and sub-zero temperatures. On the bright side, lesser crowds and lower accommodation rates are also typical of this season. Springtime temperatures are around 10 – 15 degrees Celsius. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Boston Marathon take place between March – April, and this is also a beautiful time to visit Boston.

Getting around Boston

Downtown Boston is compact, walkable, and quite easy to navigate. Many of the attractions are within a short walk from each other. Boston’s public transport, MBTA, operates subways (referred to as the ‘T’) buses and commuter rail. A single ride cash fare for the T is $2.75 USD and for the local bus, it is $2.00 USD. A 1-day Link Pass allows you unlimited travel on subways, buses and local commuter rail for $12.00 USD. Taxis are widely available and easy to flag down. You also have ride-share options such as Uber and Lyft. Boston’s bike-sharing program Hubway has over 100 stations in the city. A 24-hour pass for $8.00 USD allows you unlimited rides in 24 hours with no single ride exceeding 30 minutes.

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.

Boston is an interesting blend of the old and the new. Here charming streets and Victorian brownstone mansions meet modern and glossy skyscrapers. The tiny boutique shops stand face to face with massive shopping galleries. Renowned theatre performances compete with trendy nightclubs for entertainment. There is plenty to see and do in this lively city. Invest in a Go Boston All-Inclusive Pass for 1, 2, 3, 5, or 7 days and get significant savings on your travel and sightseeing. A 1-Day pass for adults is available for $57.00 USD.

• Book a hop-on hop-off tour on the Boston trolley and see sites such as North End, Quincy Market, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, Chinatown, Theater District, and the Boston Public Gardens.
• Watch a baseball game at Fenway Park, the oldest Major League Baseball park. Once inside check out the Green Monster wall, Duffy’s Cliff , the Lone Red seat and more.
• Head to the top of the Prudential Center building to Skywalk Observatory and enjoy 360-degree views of Boston city.
• Go on a Freedom Trail Walking Tour to learn about Boston’s historical hotspots and stories of the American Revolution. Popular sites on the trail include Old State House, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, Bunker Hill Monument and several other monuments and churches.
• Stroll along the Waterfront area and then stop by for a leisurely lunch at one of the popular seafood restaurants such as Legal Sea Foods or the historic Union Oyster House.
• Art lovers, don’t miss a chance to admire the astonishing pieces of art at the iconic Institute of Contemporary Art building.
• Visit top Boston museums such as Boston Children’s Museum, Mary Baker Eddy Library, and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum.
• Enjoy a boat ride on one of the Boston Swan Boats that operate in a pond at the Public Garden.
• Go on a shopping spree at Newbury Street and Boylston Street which have tons of local shops as well as high-end brand shops.
• Spend time at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace near the Waterfront area to watch street performers and musicians, check out unique local stores, and enjoy a meal from the worldwide cuisine offered at the restaurants within.
• Head to Cambridge in the Greater Boston Area to take campus tours at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).