Back Bay Travel Guide
Boston
Popular places to visit
Copley Square
You can learn about the local history of Boston during your trip to a well-known site such as Copley Square. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Newbury Street
During your visit to Boston, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Newbury Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Hynes Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Hynes Convention Center during your trip to Boston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Copley Place
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Copley Place during your stay in Boston. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Boston Marathon Finish Line
You can take time to visit Boston Marathon Finish Line during your travels to Boston. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
The Shops at Prudential Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Shops at Prudential Center during your trip to Boston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Back Bay
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
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Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta
Breakfast was a joke. Staff was lovely. $4.55 for a bottle of coke that I had to check out payment for myself is ridiculous. Your elevator inspection has expired
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Top class staff
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
Our 5th trip as a tourist in Boston. We wanted a nice place to stay with a good location but not in the main tourist area where we've stayed in the past. Back Bay is a great location, and this hotel was very good. We got a bigger room to have some space, and we liked the room. Yes, it's an older ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
The staff was friendly and the location was convenient. Loved the view. The bed was comfy and the bedding and pillows fabulous.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Everything was amazing!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.
Bay Village
While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.
South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
Chinatown
Theatres and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Chinatown, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Chinatown Station.
