Dorchester Travel Guide
Boston
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Popular places to visit
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
You can study the exhibits at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Fenway Park
Catch an event at Fenway Park during your trip to Boston. Attend a baseball game in this walkable area.
Boston Common
After visiting Boston Common, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boston. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
TD Garden
Catch an event at TD Garden during your trip to Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Harvard University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Harvard University, a top university in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Dorchester
Home2 Suites by Hilton Boston South Bay
I loved the rooms were so modern and spacious absolutely loved it!! The parking situation was the only thing odd and kinda not convenient. The parking area looked shady and was a bit of a walk since it's on the other side of the building next door.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
It was wonderful. Great staff. Beautiful hotel. Great location
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
The staff was so nice and the check-in was easy. It was a nicely decorated boutique hotel that I would definitely stay in again. It was close to absolutely everything; the Freedom Trail, North End, Harbor, Boston Common, and there was a subway station immediately outside of the hotel. The only downside ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Langham, Boston
Amazing service and staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
The Revolution Hotel
Nice clean room and very helpful front desk staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Encore Boston Harbor
Lovely and beautiful, very professional and safe place
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dorchester
Dudley - Brunswick King
If you're spending some time in Dudley - Brunswick King, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Archives and Prince Hall Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.
Roxbury
Get to know Roxbury and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Samuel Adams Brewery and Franklin Park Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Jackson Square Station or Stony Brook Station to get around the city.
South Boston
South Boston is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Carson Beach and Flynn Cruiseport Boston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Andrew Station or Broadway Station to get around.
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.
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 Blue Man Group and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.
