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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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.
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.
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.
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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event 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 shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Back Bay
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta
"Great place , convenient"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
"Excellent as always !"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Boston Marriott Copley Place
"This wasn’t my first stay. The hotel location is very convenient. Spacious rooms and very professional staff. Excellent service. The indoors swimming pool is a plus."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
"It felt like old school property, it’s so centrally located. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
"Great experience. Great location."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel AKA Back Bay
"It was great."
Reviewed on 27 May 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.
