What is Back Bay like?

Back Bay is a metropolitan neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Back Bay? Consider a visit to Copley Square while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels are there in the Back Bay area?

Expedia has 276 hotels and other accommodation options in Back Bay to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Boston area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Back Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Back Bay.

What can I see and do in this Boston neighbourhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Back Bay? Consider Newbury Street, Boylston Street and The Shops at Prudential Center. You could also plan a visit to Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line while you're in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Fenway Park, TD Garden and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. While you're out sightseeing, New England Aquarium and Boston Harbor are a couple of additional sights to visit in Boston.

How can I get around Back Bay and the greater Boston area?

If you want to see more of the city, Copley Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Prudential Station and Arlington Station.

The Best Hotels in Back Bay, Boston - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Back Bay hotels

1. Boston Marriott Copley Place

Back Bay

roberto

8.347.653 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

2. The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel

Back Bay

Bernhard

8.797.096 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

3. Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

Back Bay

Ross

5.444.089 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

4. Hotel AKA Back Bay

Back Bay

Christopher

9.691.573 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

5. Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

Back Bay

Jeremy

7.268.766 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

6. The Lenox Hotel Boston

Back Bay

Michelle

8.895.876 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

7. The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay

Back Bay

Amber

9.267.095 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

8. Charlesmark Hotel

Back Bay

Nicholas

5.099.538 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

Back Bay

Nicole

11.228.747 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

10. The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

Back Bay

CJ

5.758.007 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

19.829.437 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel AKA Back Bay	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,317 reviews	View
The Newbury Boston	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 717 reviews	View
Mandarin Oriental, Boston	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 450 reviews	View
The Inn At St Botolph	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 635 reviews	View
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 2,444 reviews	View

Where to stay in Back Bay

Find the best Back Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Boston

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

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Seaport District

Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

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Beacon Hill

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Acorn Street or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

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North End

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

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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.

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Top Back Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel AKA Back Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Good choice in Back Bay. Staff nice. Good location."

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"My girlfriend and I were on a two week East Coast vacation from Las Vegas to get away from the heat and to celebrate my birthday and visit family. We had dropped off our rental car which just happened to be near the Hilton Park Plaza. We had no intention of staying there we were just going to ask them to hold our luggage give them $20 or so and see if they would do it. And they did. We sat down at their bar, which is very well staffed and loved the area so much that we had a drink and basically a late lunch. The prices were a lot cheaper than we expected and definitely a lot less expensive than a Las Vegas hotel. So we decided that we didn’t have to go home yet, and we extended the trip for three more days based on our experience at the Hilton Park Plaza in Boston. I then looked on Expedia and booked a room that had a beautiful view of the city and we were pretty high up as far as the floors I believe we were on the seventh or eighth floor and they have a total of 15. We had a wonderful experience and ended up booking yet the next night and having two nights in Boston and then going to see a Boston Red Sox game was definitely the pinnacle of our Boston excursion. Not to mention it’s a very walkable city where we were staying. The weather was wonderful. We wanted to have some drizzle and we got it because we’re so used to the hot desert temperature that the East Coast is such a complete opposite that it made us yearn to move back east to experience this more often."

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Our top choices for Back Bay hotels

1. Boston Marriott Copley Place

2. The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel

3. Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

4. Hotel AKA Back Bay

5. Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

6. The Lenox Hotel Boston

7. The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay

8. Charlesmark Hotel

9. Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

10. The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

11. Newbury Guest House

12. The Inn At St Botolph

13. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Copley Square

14. Copley House

15. Mandarin Oriental, Boston

16. The College Club of Boston

17. The Newbury Boston

18. The Eliot Hotel

19. Maverick Suites at 245 Newbury St

20. Raffles Boston

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Where to stay in Back Bay

Downtown Boston

Seaport District

Beacon Hill

North End

Fenway–Kenmore

Top Back Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel AKA Back Bay

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