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
The hotel rooms are extremely dated. The carpet near the hotel rooms and inside of the rooms looked grimey and dirty. The beds were sunken and not comfortable. There hand prints on a chair in the room. I have 5 bug bites on my stomach. The room was horrible. The HUGE positive impact were the staff ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
It is very helpful if the staff at the reception ne more welcoming and helpful . The bellboy was very energetic and welcoming. Rooms were not ready given a different room than what we booked. until 4pm. No apology. The management should be more attentive to matters. Good luck
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Excellent place, great customer service
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
We had the absolute best stay at The Godfrey. We were in town for the Boston Marathon (I was running), and they went above and beyond for their guests who were running the marathon (and their friends and family). It’s in a great neighborhood, close to so many good spots. I’d stay here again without ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Revolution Hotel
Extremely helpful front desk
Reviewed on 21 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.
