Back Bay East Travel Guide
Boston
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Popular places to visit
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
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.
Boston Public Library
Boston Public Library is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
200 Clarendon Street
200 Clarendon Street is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Old South Church
After visiting Old South Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Trinity Church Boston
Trinity Church Boston is just one of the places to see in Boston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
City Cruises: Boston Harbor New England Aquarium Whale-Watching Cruise
Top hotels in Back Bay East
The Lenox Hotel Boston
Exceeded our expectations! Hotel is in the perfect spot to visit Boston. It felt much safer and cleaner than staying closer to the Freedom Trail (which is just a short 20 min walk away). We walked everywhere! Loved the hotel interior design vibes and while busy and a little slow, the restaurants ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Front desk Nick was less that hospitable upon our checking in. He was not only short and sarcastic in his responses but he made us feel like he was doing us the biggest favor by being there. Nick has absolutely no business being at the front desk let alone the first impression for this particular ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Great experience
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Raffles Boston
Fabulous hotel. Beautiful views from the lobby floor.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Seaport Hotel Boston
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Revolution Hotel
Room and hotel was very clean!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay East
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
