Back Bay East Travel Guide
Boston
Visit Back Bay East
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 stunning cathedral 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
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
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Experience
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Top hotels in Back Bay East
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Overall excellent
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Breakfast was delicious 10/10 Very clean, staff is was wonderful. So much noise throughout the night it was impossible to sleep .
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Raffles Boston
Charlesmark Hotel
We wanted a nice hotel within walking distance of the Back Bay Boston Amtrak station. We got a great price from Hotels.com. The Charlesmark Hotel fit the bill. We really enjoyed walking around the Back Bay Area - we saw the Public Garden, the Charles River and we loved the 20% discount we got from ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
The room was nice, clean and spacious. There were no explanations about how the phone or TV screen worked, and it was needed. The phone did not work right and was not fixed despite my reporting it. There was no paper provided to make any notes or anything else. There was a master electric switch ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Lots of different opportunities for bars and eats Outdoor hot tub was great
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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.
