Jamaica Plain Travel Guide

Boston

The view of the Boston skyline nearly five miles away from atop the 240ft peak of Peters Hill, the tallest point in Arnold Arboretum.
The view of the Boston skyline nearly five miles away from atop the 240ft peak of Peters Hill, the tallest point in Arnold Arboretum.
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a 281 acre arboretum in the Jamaica Plain and Roslindale sections of Boston. The arboretum is open free of charge to the public from sunrise to sunset 365 days of the year.
Not too much color this time of year inside the Arnold Arboretum, but these glory-of-the-snows (Chionodoxa) popped up in patches all about the grounds. The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a 281 acre arboretum in the Jamaica Plain and Roslindale sections of Boston. The arboretum is open free of charge to the public from sunrise to sunset 365 days of the year.
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a 281 acre arboretum in the Jamaica Plain and Roslindale sections of Boston. The arboretum is open free of charge to the public from sunrise to sunset 365 days of the year.

Popular places to visit

Arnold Arboretum which includes heritage elements

Arnold Arboretum

Enjoy an outing to Arnold Arboretum during your stay in Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Arnold Arboretum
Fenway Park which includes a sporting event and night scenes as well as a large group of people

Fenway Park

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Catch an event at Fenway Park during your trip to Boston. Attend a baseball game in this walkable area.

Fenway Park
Gillette Stadium is also home to the New England Revolution, our pro soccer team. Tickets are easy to get and not crazy expensive. And there is always a section reserved for the hooligans, who keep the energy up for the whole stadium!

Gillette Stadium

3/5(2 reviews)

Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Gillette Stadium
Boston Common which includes a skyscraper, landscape views and a park

Boston Common

4.5/5(204 reviews)

After visiting Boston Common, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boston. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

Boston Common
Boston's Zakim Bridge

TD Garden

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Catch an event at TD Garden during your trip to Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

TD Garden
Harvard University showing a city and heritage architecture

Harvard University

4.5/5(102 reviews)

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.

Harvard University

Top hotels in Jamaica Plain

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza Boston MA
The price is 2.706.956 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.706.956 ₫
4.210.365 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,108 reviews)
Beautiful lobby, comfortable room, excellent gym!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,217 reviews)
Nice staff, great room and bathroom and location is easy to walk everywhere. One of the hotels with a cheaper parking rate as well which is a plus.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,446 reviews)
I would stay here again. Great location,nice bar/restaunt

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

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The Dagny Boston

The Dagny Boston

4 out of 5
89 Broad Street Boston MA
The price is 4.128.594 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
4.128.594 ₫
5.714.740 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7,030 reviews)
Staff was wonderful. Room was clean

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Dagny Boston
Encore Boston Harbor

Encore Boston Harbor

5 out of 5
1 Broadway Everett MA
The price is 5.215.271 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
5.215.271 ₫
5.825.458 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Everett. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,543 reviews)
Wonderful service, gorgeous room

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is 3.509.305 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
3.509.305 ₫
4.972.229 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,958 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, excellent staff and really nice location.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Jamaica Plain

Church of the Covenant, historic church at 67 Newbury Street in Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts

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.

Roxbury
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Dudley - Brunswick King

If you're spending some time in Dudley - Brunswick King, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Archives and Prince Hall Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.

Dudley - Brunswick King
Kenmore Square featuring street scenes

Fenway–Kenmore

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Fenway–Kenmore
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Dorchester

4/5(5 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Dorchester. If sightseeing is on the list, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Fields Corner Station or Four Corners/Geneva Ave Station to see more of the area.

Dorchester
Looking down on a Boston tower and the South End

South End

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.

South End
Missing beautiful Boston summer days... #StunningStructures

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.

Prudential - St. Botolph

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