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.
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.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Boston Common
After visiting Boston Common, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boston. Discover the fascinating museums 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.
Top hotels in Dorchester
Ramada by Wyndham Boston
Rooms are very run down and old. Ants in the bathroom. Shower was in bad shape either dirty or cracks. Tv was staticy. Pillows were essentially throw pillows not even full size pillows. Very thin walls can hear outside conversations crystal clear.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
The hotel is very pretty and charming and in an amazing location along the waterfront. I was really looking forward to staying here. However, to my disappointment, I didn't have a great experience. There seems to be little soundproofing between floors. There was a lot of commotion above me to the ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
The staff from checking me in. Sorting out my issue with the safe to giving me a pass to use the wash room before leaving for the airport were absolutely amazing. Would recommend if visiting the Boston and running the marathon.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Staff was great. Location couldn’t be better.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
WE arrived a little early, not an issue, the checked us in and we even got a nice upgraded room. Staff was fantastic. the location was right in the middle of everything we wanted to do in the city for the weekend. they ended the stay with hold our bags for the entire rest of the day while we took ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Revolution Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dorchester
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 Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
