SoWa Art and Design District Travel Guide
Boston
Visit SoWa Art and Design District
Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
Catch an event at Fenway Park during your trip to Boston. Attend a baseball game in this walkable area.
Harvard University
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 art galleries.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Boston Common
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.
New England Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea creatures at New England Aquarium, and learn why this is a favourite attraction in Boston. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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.
Top hotels in SoWa Art and Design District
Seaport Hotel Boston
Just a fantastic stay in an amazing city. The Seaport is just what you want a hotel to be. Amazing staff , beautiful facility, clean rooms .
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
My favorite place to stay in Boston.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Such a beautiful hotel. The room was super clean. Parking was easy. Will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Room was very clean, but didn’t have refrigerator so had to request one. They had a nice cafe down here n the lobby. Rooms have complimentary snacks & bottled water. I would definitely return and stay at the Godfrey due to its central location.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston
Lovely one night stay here before heading to the airport! Loved the coffee machine with free lattes especially. Great staff, comfy bed, awesome restaurant attached to the lobby. No complaints, will stay here again!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Omni Parker House
Lovely
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around SoWa Art and Design District
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.
Columbus
If you're spending some time in Columbus, Boston Center for the Arts and Calderwood Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
