Getting Around
Measuring just over 50 square miles, Boston has all the amenities of a big city yet still possesses the old-world charm of a quaint New England village. Located in scenic New England, Boston is situated on the eastern coast of Massachusetts at the mouth of the Charles River, which divides Boston from the city of Cambridge, it is also on Boston Harbor. It is within driving distance to both the mountains and the ocean at Cape Cod.
Logan Airport is located in East Boston, 3 miles across the harbor from downtown. It is relatively easy to negotiate, has five terminals A-E and is adequately marked, making it easy for visitors to get around. There are two major highways leading into the city of Boston, namely the Mass Pike, approaching from the West and I-93, approaching from the North and South. If you are arriving by train, there are two possible entry points: North Station and South Station. South Station is an Amtrak and commuter rail terminal, a bus stop and a stop on The Red Line of Boston's subway - known as the "T". North Station, located inside the TD Bank North Garden, serves Amtrak and commuter rail from points north of the city, as well as the Green and Orange "T" lines.
Boston Neighborhoods
Boston is a city built on the strength and charm of its neighborhoods. The North End is east of I-93 and north of the water and is known for its fine Italian dining. The Back Bay, located just outside the downtown area heading West, is busy with fine hotels, dining, superior shopping and great nightlife, including the Theater District, home to some of the country's finest entertainment. In this bustling neighborhood you'll also find Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, the Hynes Convention center and Chinatown. Beacon Hill, also west of downtown, houses some of the most historic and architecturally significant buildings, including the Massachusetts State House. One cannot visit Boston without seeing Cambridge and Harvard Square, home of Harvard University, one of the most influential institutions in the world.
Top Sites to See in and Near Boston
If you have never been to Boston and would like to get a flavor of what this city is all about, here is a list of some of the top sites and attractions.
Given that Boston is known for being a largely pedestrian city, most of its popular destinations are easily reachable on foot. Taxis are available to all surrounding cites at a flat rate. If you travel within a 12-mile radius of Boston, you will be charged a meter rate. Generally speaking, public transportation is really a much better option. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), or the "T" as Bostonians call it, is a terrific way to get around the city. While it does not go everywhere, you'll find most places you'll want to visit are reachable via a subway or bus ride.
Selecting a Hotel
There are plenty of great hotels to accommodate varying needs. Whether you want to be in the heart of downtown, or in the trendy Back Bay, you'll find hotels complete with up-to-date business and "away from home" amenities making them both convenient and comfortable:
Note: Hotel lists may include Boston motels and Boston bed & breakfast facilities as well.
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![]() [larger] | Best Western Boston - The Inn At Longwood Medical (342 Longwood Avenue) This great downtown Boston hotel provides comfortable and stylish accommodations to those traveling for leisure,...[more] | $199 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Best Western Roundhouse Suites (891 Masachusetts Avenue) Stay at this award winning Boston, Massachusetts hotel offering guests boutique-style, all suite accommodations near...[more] | $168-188 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Best Western Terrace Inn (1650 Commonwealth Avenue) Stay at this Boston hotel offering a host of convenient amenities while traveling to the...[more] | $135-209 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Boston Harbor Hotel (70 Rowes Wharf) Nestled on the city's historic scenic waterfront, Boston Harbor Hotel's internationally acclaimed architecture welcomes travellers...[more] | $320-920 [update] | Info & Booking |
| Boston Hotel Buckminster (645 Beacon Street) The Boston Hotel Buckminster is an economical 2 star hotel that combines modern amenities with...[more] | $249 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | Boston-Days Hotel (1234 Soldiers Field Rd.) The only Days Hotel within the Boston City limits, located on the Charles River. 117...[more] | $159-250 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Boston-Days Inn (1800 Soldiers Field Road) Boston's Best Value. Property is non-smoking Boston Days Inn provides visitors to Boston with affordable...[more] | $135-200 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Bulfinch Hotel Boston (107 Merrimac Street) Welcome to the Bulfinch Hotel - with our sleek decor and personalized service. The hotel...[more] | $189-419 [update] | Info & Booking |
| Chandler Inn Hotel (26 Chandler Street) The Chandler Inn Hotel offers european style in Boston's hip and historic South End. Our...[more] | Info & Booking | ||
![]() [larger] | Charlesmark Hotel (655 Boylston Street) The Charlesmark is a 33-room boutique hotel that combines an ideal location with value, ambiance...[more] | $199-239 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Club Quarters, Boston (161 Devonshire Street) Private, full service hotel with entry restricted to guests only. Located in the heart of...[more] | $1999 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Colonnade Hotel - A Summit Hotel (120 Huntington Avenue) As you relax with a Martini Jo at Boston's best Brasserie, or sip a Colonnade...[more] | $215-269 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Comfort Inn Boston (900 Morrisey Boulevard) A part of the Phillips Family Hospitality Complex, Boston's unique ten-acre complex offering lodging, dining,...[more] | $154-259 [update] | Info & Booking |
| Constitution Inn (150 Third Avenue) The Constitution Inn is located in the scenic Charlestown Navy Yard just minutes from the...[more] | $149-159 [update] | Info & Booking | |
| Copley House (239 West Newton) The apartments offer all the convience of a home away from home at an attractively...[more] | $90-155 [update] | Info & Booking | |
| Copley House (239 West Newton) The apartments offer all the convience of a home away from home at an attractively...[more] | $105-140 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | Copley Square Hotel (47 Huntington Avenue) | $269-369 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Courtyard By Marriott Boston Copley Square (88 Exeter Street) | $229 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Courtyard by Marriott Boston South (63-R Boston Street) Whether traveling for business or fun, the South Boston Courtyard, located just 1.5 miles from...[more] | $169-219 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Doubletree Club Boston-Bayside (240 Mount Vernon Street) The Doubletree Club Hotel at Boston-Bayside and Bayside Executive Conference Center is situated next to...[more] | $169-199 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Doubletree Guest Suites Boston (400 Soldiers Field Road) The Doubletree Guest Suites Boston is the city's premier, all-suite hotel located beside the scenic...[more] | $229-439 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Doubletree Hotel Boston-Downtown (821 Washington Street) The Doubletree Hotel Boston Downtown, located in the heart of Boston, is the newest Theatre...[more] | $249-269 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Embassy Suites Hotel Boston At Logan Airport (207 Porter Street) A Stand-Out Option for Boston Logan Airport Hotels Travel Boston and check-in to the Embassy...[more] | $189-209 [update] | Info & Booking |
| Farrington Inn (23 Farrington Avenue) We rent by the night or by the week, we have a nice selection of...[more] | $112-125 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center (811 Massachusetts Avenue) Call 1-800-774-1500 for cancellation policy inside the US and Canada; 1-972-770-6136 outside the US....[more] | $165-185 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Harborside Inn of Boston (185 State Street) Located at the entrance to state street. The historical gateway to the city of Boston...[more] | $189-229 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Hilton Boston Back Bay (40 Dalton Street) Enjoy New England-style charm and sophistication at the Hilton Boston Back Bay. Ideally located in...[more] | $209-309 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Hilton Boston Financial District (89 Broad Street) Four-Diamond Service in a Historic Setting Built in 1928 as Boston, Massachusetts' first skyscraper, the...[more] | $280 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Hilton Boston Logan Airport (Logan International Airport) After landing in Boston, stay at the Four Star and newly-renovated Hilton Boston Logan Airport...[more] | $239-279 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Holiday Inn Boston-Logan Airport, Ma (225 McClellan Hwy.) The Holiday Inn Hotel Boston-Logan Airport offers all the conveniences of an airport hotel, without...[more] | $162-179 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Holiday Inn Express Boston, Ma (69 Boston Street) The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Boston is the most affordable and economical hotel located two...[more] | $152-199 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Holiday Inn Select Boston-Government Ctr, Ma (5 Blosom St.) The Holiday Inn Boston at Beacon Hill, the finest in Boston hotels, is located at...[more] | $189-219 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Hotel 140 (140 Clarendon St) In just three sips of a latte, you can walk out our doors and Breeze...[more] | $109-129 [update] | Info & Booking |
| Hotel 140 (140 Clarendon St) Hotel 140, Boston's new boutique hotel opened June 1, 2005. Our unique hotel offers a...[more] | $161-199 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | Hotel Commonwealth (500 Commonwealth Ave.) The new Hotel Commonwealth is located in the heart of Bostons Kenmore Square, within walking...[more] | $325-359 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Howard Johnson Inn (1271 Boylston Street) Welcome to the Howard Johson Inn Fenway Park Boston. The Fenway Howard Johnson Hotel is...[more] | $165-175 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Hyatt Harborside At Boston S Logan International Airport (101 Harborside Drive) Hyatt Harborside is a 270 room hotel situated on the harbor overlooking the Boston skyline...[more] | $189-229 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Hyatt Regency Boston Financial District (One Avenue De Lafayette) Situated in the center of Downtown Crossing, the city's premier dining and shopping district, the...[more] | $209-359 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | InterContinental BOSTON (510 ATLANTIC AVENUE) Standing on the very spot where a late-night tea party ignited the American Revolution, InterContinental...[more] | $189-4500 [update] | Info & Booking |
| John Hancock Hotel And Conference Center (40 Trinity Place) We are an Aramark managed conference center and hotel located in historic Copley Square. The...[more] | $139-159 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | Jurys Boston Hotel (154 Berkeley Street) Located at the former Boston Police Headquarters in the heart of the prestigious Back Bay,...[more] | $235-475 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Lenox Hotel (710 Boylston Street) Since 1963, the Saunders family has been at the helm of the Lenox, overseeing day-to-day...[more] | $245-415 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Marriott Boston Copley Place (110 Huntington Avenue) The Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel is the perfect destination for business or pleasure. We're...[more] | $269-499 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Marriott Boston Long Wharf (296 State Street) Located downtown on Boston Harbor at historic Long Wharf. One block from Fanueil Hall and...[more] | $269-299 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Marriott's Boston Custom House Villas (Three McKinley Square) Standing watch over Boston Harbor in timeless splendor is Marriott's Custom House. High ceilings and...[more] | $329 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Midtown Hotel (220 Huntington Avenue) The Midtown Hotel blends comfort and convenience with affordability. With Boston at your door step,...[more] | $179 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Millennium Bostonian Hotel Boston (Faneuil Hall Marketplace) Located in the heart of Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Bostons Financial District. The Millennium Bostonian...[more] | $319-369 [update] | Info & Booking |
| Milner Hotel Boston (78 Charles St. South) The Milner Hotel is a quaint brownstone located in the heart of Boston. Our sixty-four...[more] | $159-249 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | Newbury Guest House (261 Newbury Street) Located in the heart of the Back Bay of Boston on fashionable Newbury Street. The...[more] | $150-170 [update] | Info & Booking |
| Nine Zero (90 Tremont Street) NINE ZERO Hotel is a stylish luxury boutique hotel overlooking the Boston Common. Elegant yet...[more] | $199-599 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | Omni Parker House (60 School Street) The Omni Parker House is celebrating completion of our extensive $30 million dollar renovation. As...[more] | $199-249 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Radisson Hotel Boston (200 STUART STREET) City's best location for business, shopping, theater, sporting and cultural events. Hotel offers oversized guest...[more] | $186-359 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Ramada Inn - Boston (800 Morrisey Boulevard) The Ramada Boston hotel is ideally located four miles from historic downtown Boston and seven...[more] | $160-170 [update] | Info & Booking |
| Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel (606 Congress Street) As the newest addition to the Boston Harbor, this sophisticated downtown Boston hotel stylishly reflects...[more] | $169-449 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | Residence Inn By Marriott Boston Harbor On Tudor Wharf (34-44 Charles River Avenue) Boston's premier all-suite, waterfront hotel features complimentary wireless & high-speed Internet access! The hotel is...[more] | $219-319 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Seaport Hotel (One Seaport Lane) Seaport Hotel is located in the heart of the Boston's Seaport District overlooking Boston Harbor....[more] | $219-499 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center (1 Seaport Lane) Seaport's fresh and inviting surroundings reflect its rejuvenating location on Boston's historic waterfront. Stunning views,...[more] | $195-499 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Shawmut Inn (280 Friend Street) The Shawmut Inn offers comfortable accommodations for a relaxing holiday or business trip. It is...[more] | $92-149 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Sheraton Boston Hotel (Prudential Center) Nestled in charming and historic Back Bay, the Sheraton Boston Hotel is ideally situated for...[more] | $225-265 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | Taj Boston (15 Arlington Street) A Boston landmark, located on fashionable Newbury Street, surrounded by art galleries, boutiques and restaurants,...[more] | $349-1495 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | The Boston Park Plaza Hotel (64 Arlington Street) In the heart of historic Back Bay stands an equally legendary landmark. Built in 1927,...[more] | $219-319 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | The Boston Tremont Hotel (275 Tremont Street) The Courtyard Boston Tremont sits in a beautiful 1925 historic building situated in the middle...[more] | $199-229 [update] | Info & Booking |
| The Colonnade Hotel (120 Huntington Avenue) The hotel offers an unmatched level of personal service...[more] | $188-409 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | The Copley Square Hotel (47 Huntington Avenue) The Copley Square Hotel is in the heart of Bostons fashionable Back Bay and minutes...[more] | $267-389 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | The Copley Square Hotel (47 Huntington Avenue) The Copley Square Hotel is in the heart of Bostons fashionable Back Bay and minutes...[more] | $331-469 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | The Eliot Suite Hotel (370 Commonwealth Avenue) This exquisite suite hotel, built in 1925, is one of the finest addresses in Boston....[more] | $276-970 [update] | Info & Booking |
| The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston (138 St. James Avenue) Our dedicated staff delivers incomparable hospitality, impeccable service and attention to detail to ensure your...[more] | $229-349 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | The Liberty Hotel (215 Charles Street) After an exhaustive $150 million renovation, Liberty Hotel becomes Boston's newest luxury offering. Liberty Hotel...[more] | $368-618 [update] | Info & Booking |
| The Onyx Hotel (155 Portland Street) In historic downtown Boston, The Onyx Hotel is a gem of a boutique hotel, offering...[more] | $218 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common (10 Avery Street) Cosmopolitan and contemporary luxury energized by The Ritz-Carlton traditions. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common invites business...[more] | $425-5500 [update] | Info & Booking |
| The Shawmut Inn (280 Friend Street) Welcome to Boston Massachusetts and The Shawmut Inn. Our central location is within walking distance...[more] | $92-149 [update] | Info & Booking | |
![]() [larger] | The Westin Boston Waterfront (425 Summer Street) Explore the exciting city of Boston from the new AAA Four Diamond Westin Boston Waterfront....[more] | $219-249 [update] | Info & Booking |
![]() [larger] | The Westin Copley Place (10 Huntington Avenue) The Westin Copley Place, Boston is an idyllic urban retreat for travelers, set in the...[more] | $399 [update] | Info & Booking |
| City/Town | Population |
|---|---|
| Brookline Hotels | 57,107 |
| Cambridge Hotels | 101,355 |
| Chelsea Hotels | 35,080 |
| Everett Hotels | 38,037 |
| Somerville Hotels | 77,478 |
| Winthrop Hotels | 18,303 |
| Airport | Airport Code |
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| General Edward Lawrence Logan | BOS |
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| Boston | SOUTH STATION TRANS CTR/700 ATLANTIC AVE |
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| Museum | Address |
|---|---|
| Boston Fire Museum | 344 Congress Street (617)482-1344 Web Site |
| Boston History Center & Museum | 55 Court Street (617)367-1955 Web Site |
| Boston Museum of Fine Arts - Restaurant | 465 Huntington Avenue (617)266-3663 |
| Childrens Museum | 100 Magazine Street Suite 2 (617)427-7568 |
| Gardner Museum | 2 Palace Road (617)566-1401 Web Site |
| Gibson House Museum | 137 Beacon Street (617)267-6338 |
| Hull Lifesaving Museum | 22 Dry Dock Av (617)443-1900 |
| Museum of Afro American History Administrative OFC | 14 Beacon Street Suite 719 (617)725-0022 |
| Museum Of Science | 1 Science Park (617)723-2500 Web Site |
| Museum Replicas | 355 Boylston Street (617)267-4900 Web Site |
| Museum Wharf | 300 Congress Street (617)426-7336 |
| Nichols House Museum | 55 Mount Vernon Street (617)227-6993 Web Site |
| The Bostonian Society | 206 Washington St (617)720-1713 Web Site |
| Recreation | Address |
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| Franklin Park Zoo | 1 Franklin Pk Rd (617)541-5466 |
| New England Aquarium | 1 Central Wharf (617)973-5200 Web Site |
| The Boston Nature Center | 450-B Walk Hill Street (617)983-8500 |
| Name | Styles | Significance | Periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| (First) Harrison Gray Otis House (141 Cambridge St.) | Federal | architecture | 1750-1799 |
| (Second) Harrison Gray Otis House (85 Mt. Vernon St.) | Federal | architecture | 1800-1824 |
| 1767 Milestones (Between Boston and Springfield along Old Post Rd.) | transportation | 1700-1749, 1750-1799 | |
| Adams- Nervine Asylum (990-1020 Centre St.) | Queen Anne, Colonial Revival | architecture, social history, landscape architecture | 1875-1899 |
| African Meetinghouse (8 Smith St.) | Federal | religion, African-American, architecture, social history | 1850-1874, 1900-1924, 1825-1849, 1875-1899, 1800-1824 |
| All Saints' Church (211 Ashmont St.) | Late Gothic Revival | architecture, art | 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949 |
| Ames Building (1 Court St.) | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Romanesque | architecture | 1875-1899 |
| Armory of the First Corps of Cadets (97-105 Arlington St. and 130 Columbus Ave.) | Late Victorian | military, architecture | 1875-1899, 1925-1949, 1900-1924 |
| Back Bay Historic District (Roughly bounded by the Charles River, Arlington, Providence, Boylston and Newbury Sts., and Charlesgate East) | Late Victorian, Mid 19th Century Revival, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals | architecture, community planning and development, landscape architecture, social history, engineering, prehistoric, art, religion | |
| Beach- Knapp District (Roughly bounded by Harrison Ave., Washington, Kneeland, and Beach Sts.) | Late Victorian, Greek Revival | performing arts, architecture | 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1900-1924, 1875-1899 |
| Beacon Hill Historic District (Bounded by Beacon St., the Charles River Embankment, and Pinckney, Revere, and Hancock Sts.) | Greek Revival, Federal, Colonial Revival | literature, architecture, performing arts | 1800-1824, 1850-1874, 1750-1799, 1825-1849, 1875-1899 |
| Bellevue Standpipe (On Bellevue Hill at Washington St. and Roxbury Pkwy.) | engineering | 1900-1924 | |
| Blackstone Block Historic District (Area bound by Union, Hanover, Blackstone, and North Sts.) | Federal, Late Victorian, Mid 19th Century Revival | community planning and development, commerce, architecture | 1850-1874, 1700-1749, 1875-1899, 1650-1699, 1825-1849, 1750-1799, 1800-1824 |
| Boston African American National Historic Site (Museum of Afro American History, Dudley Station, Box 5) | Federal | architecture, African-American | 1825-1849, 1800-1824 |
| Boston Athenaeum (10 1/2 Beacon St.) | Renaissance | education | 1875-1899, 1825-1849, 1850-1874, 1900-1924 |
| Boston Edison Electric Illuminating Company (25-39 Boylston St.) | Beaux Arts | architecture, performing arts | 1900-1924 |
| Boston Light (Little Brewster Island, Boston Harbor) | maritime history, architecture, communications, transportation, engineering | 1875-1899, 1800-1824, 1700-1749, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1750-1799 | |
| Boston National Historical Park (Inner harbor at mouth of Charles River) | Georgian, Colonial, Greek Revival | maritime history, architecture, politics, government | 1825-1849, 1750-1799, 1800-1824 |
| Boston Naval Shipyard (E of Chelsea St., Charlestown) | transportation, industry, historic - non-aboriginal, architecture, invention, engineering, military | 1875-1899, 1925-1949, 1800-1824, 1850-1874, 1900-1924, 1825-1849 | |
| Boston Public Library (Copley Sq.) | Lat |