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 art galleries 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 stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Back Bay
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Copley House
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Old South Church 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.
MIT
While you're in MIT, take in top sights like Stata Center and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.
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- Copley Square
- Hynes Convention Center
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Boston Marathon Finish Line
- Prudential Tower
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Boston Marathon
- Boylston Street
- John Hancock Tower
- Hancock Conference Center
- Church of the Covenant
- Copley Society of Art
- Lyric Stage Company of Boston
- Gibson House Museum
- John Lewis
- Gallery Naga
- Charles River Esplanade
- Charles River
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