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.
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.
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.
Boston Marathon Finish Line
You can take time to visit Boston Marathon Finish Line during your travels to Boston. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants 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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Back Bay
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Great staff,amenities and room was spotless
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
Absolutely lovely!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Lenox Hotel Boston
Spotless room! Staff was very courteous!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Midtown Hotel
Clean room. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Clean Rooms and good location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel
The staff was awesome. The room was perfect and clean. We stayed for our anniversary and they helped make it perfect for my fiancé and i
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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.
Theatre District
If you're spending time in Theatre District, you might enjoy attractions like Colonial Theatre and Citizens Opera House. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Boylston Station to see more of the city.
