South End Travel Guide
Boston
Popular places to visit
SoWa Artists Guild
You can study the exhibits at SoWa Artists Guild, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Boston. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Cathedral of the Holy Cross 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.
Calderwood Pavilion
You can get tickets for a performance at Calderwood Pavilion during your stay in Boston. Discover the cafes and entertainment venues in this walkable area.
Boston Center for the Arts
Enjoy an outing to Boston Center for the Arts during your stay in Boston. Discover the cafes and entertainment venues in this walkable area.
The Games People Play
Enjoy an outing to The Games People Play during your stay in Boston. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Mills Gallery
You can study the exhibits at Mills Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Top hotels in South End
The Revolution Hotel
"Very cool hotel but beware of staying in the mezzanine floor - it is loud at night and you can’t get any sleep."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center
"Front desk staff very friendly, comfortable beds, water gets hot for showers, breakfast was good but it’s a bit noisy at night, lots of sirens. You have to pay for parking."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown / South End
"The staff at breakfast were very helpful"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
"Excellent from beginning to end! Staff was very helpful! Rooms were excellent and checking in and out was a breeze. Will definitely stay there again and again!!j"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
"Breakfast was nice its alacarte , pool very poor and no service on the pool , spa slots are very limited and they are off every Tuesday and Wednesday"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
"The staff were all super friendly and helpful.We did valet our car for 3 nights which was expensive ($60/night) but parking in Boston stinks anywhere and the valet was convenient so we didn't have to drive around looking for a garage.There is also a $40/night "hotel" fee which I know the city puts ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fenway–Kenmore
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.
