Where to stay in Boston — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States, full of traces of the American Revolution and a culture that's still alive. From the Freedom Trail, the famous red historical route, to Fenway Park, the oldest baseball stadium in America, Boston has something for history buffs, seafood lovers, and sports fans alike.
Why stay in Boston
American history
The Freedom Trail takes you past 16 key sites of the American Revolution over a 4-kilometre walk.
New England seafood
Clam chowder, lobster roll, and fresh oysters from the Massachusetts coast, among the best in the world.
A legendary stadium
Fenway Park, the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, open since 1912.
A university city
Harvard, MIT, and over 50 other leading universities are in the Greater Boston area.
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Local dishes to try in Boston
- 1🍲
New England clam chowder
A thick, creamy soup with fresh clams, served in a sourdough bread bowl, true New England style.
📍 Around town - 2🥖
Lobster Roll
Fresh lobster meat stuffed into a buttered, grilled hot dog bun, Boston's iconic seafood dish.
📍 Waterfront / North End - 3🍰
Boston cream pie
A sponge cake with custard filling topped with chocolate, originating at the Omni Parker House in 1856.
📍 Around town - 4🫘
Boston baked beans
Beans baked overnight with molasses and salt pork, the historic dish that earned Boston the nickname Beantown.
📍 New England spots - 5🥐
North End cannoli
Crispy shells filled with ricotta cream from the oldest Italian-American neighbourhood in Boston.
📍 North End - 6🦪
Fresh New England oysters
Eastern oysters from Cape Cod and Duxbury, briny and creamy, from the Massachusetts coast.
📍 Waterfront / North End
- 1🏛️
Freedom Trail
Follow the 4 km red brick line past 16 key sites of the American Revolution.
📍 Downtown - 2🌳
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, established in 1634.
📍 Downtown - 3⚾
Fenway Park
The oldest ballpark in America, home of the Boston Red Sox.
📍 Fenway - 4🐠
New England Aquarium
A 4-storey Giant Ocean Tank, home to Myrtle the sea turtle and hundreds of sharks.
📍 Waterfront - 5⚓
USS Constitution
The oldest wooden warship in the world still afloat, free to visit.
📍 Charlestown - 6🏪
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Quincy Market and the Cradle of Liberty meeting hall of the American Revolution.
📍 Downtown - 7🎨
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Over 500,000 works of art, from ancient Egypt to French Impressionism.
📍 Fenway - 8🎓
Harvard University
The oldest university in America; walk Harvard Yard and see the John Harvard statue.
📍 Cambridge
Things to do in Boston
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3 Boston hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.4LuxuryMandarin Oriental, Boston
#2 Luxury · Largest rooms in Back Bay
★ 9.4Luxury
★ 9.4LuxuryFour Seasons Hotel Boston
#4 Luxury · Across from Boston Public Garden
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Raffles Boston
#5 luxury · First Raffles in North America (opened 2023)
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
#1 Luxury · Tallest tower in Back Bay
The Langham, Boston
#7 Luxury · inside the old Federal Reserve Bank in the Financial District
The Newbury Boston
#6 Luxury · 1927 landmark facing Public Garden
Hampton Inn & Suites Foxborough/Mansfield
#4 mid-range pick · highest-rated stay in Foxborough at 9.2/10
Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel
#1 Premium · Walk to the stadium, right in Patriot Place
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🚆 Getting around Boston
MBTA Subway 'The T'
The oldest subway in America, with 5 lines covering all the main sights; buy a CharlieCard to save on fares.
Easy to walk
Downtown and Back Bay are all within walking distance, and the Freedom Trail is a 4 km walk with no car needed.
Logan Airport (BOS)
Just 5 km from the city centre; take the MBTA Silver Line free from the airport to South Station.
Harbor ferry
The MBTA Inner Harbor Ferry connects Long Wharf, Charlestown Navy Yard, and Seaport for $3.70.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Boston
When is the best time to visit Boston?+
The best time is June to October, when the weather is warm; the fall foliage in October is gorgeous. Winter from December to March brings heavy snow but much cheaper hotels.
How many days do I need to visit Boston?+
We recommend 3-4 days: walk the Freedom Trail on day one, see Fenway Park and the MFA on day two, the Aquarium and Faneuil Hall on day three, and cross to Harvard in Cambridge on day four.
Do I need to rent a car in Boston?+
No need. Boston is one of the most walkable cities in America, and the MBTA 'The T' system covers all the main sites. Buy a CharlieCard for cheaper fares.
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