South Boston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, a top convention centre in Boston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Boston Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Boston Children's Museum during your travels to Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

Boston Tea Party Ship
You can study the exhibits at Boston Tea Party Ship, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

Castle Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Castle Island during your travels in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Institute of Contemporary Art
You can study the exhibits at Institute of Contemporary Art, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Boston. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Leader Bank Pavilion
Get tickets for a show at Leader Bank Pavilion, a popular theatre in Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in South Boston

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
"Very disappointed in the aesthetics of the room in the artist tower. It felt awful waking up in the morning and looking at a concrete ceiling that looked unfinished. And also the corner pillars that were concrete and unfinished.There was no luggage rack to put your suitcase on and no closets. It ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
"This property is perfect! My only complaint is that when I booked it stated that we would have free breakfast and upon arrival they stated that we did not have breakfast included in our stay. Pretty disappointed but it did not take away from the beauty and cleanliness at this hotel"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

The Westin Boston Seaport District

Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District
"Great stay! Staff was wonderful and a beautiful hotel."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District
"As soon as I checked in my room’s AC unit did not work and I blew hot air. My 1st task was to unpack and take a shower. When I got out room was hot like an oven. I called the front desk, the maintenance personnel came, handed me new key to a new room, stating had prior knowledge of this issue. But ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

YOTEL Boston
"cool spot"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Boston

Seaport District
Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

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.

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.

Boston Financial District
Boston Harbor and Washington Monument are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.

Downtown Crossing
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Orpheum Theater to The Freedom Trail – discover Downtown Crossing, a destination also famous for its shopping.
