Dorchester Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
You can study the exhibits at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
University of Massachusetts Boston
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Massachusetts Boston during your trip to Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate during your travels in Boston. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Carney Hospital
If Carney Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Boston.
Boston Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Boston Winery during your travels to Boston. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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

Boston Harbor New England Aquarium Whale-Watching Cruise
Top hotels in Dorchester

Ramada by Wyndham Boston
Nice clean property for a one night stay. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean. The property was a little outdated could use some updates but overall a nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Seaport Hotel Boston
Accessible and very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

The Revolution Hotel
Very quirky hotel, clean and excellent facilities. The shared bathroom wasn’t an issue as you get a full bathroom to yourself as well as a gown, slippers and towels! The coffee in reception was amazing and the banana cake to die for! Staff were very friendly and we felt very safe walking around the ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

citizenM Boston North Station
Great hotel. Location is perfect! Staff were a little odd, very young, they didn’t have the best hospitality.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Dagny Boston
Great staff, friendly, helpful. Nice cafe, beautiful, comfortable room. Clean rooms, lobby, elevators.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
The hotel was beautiful. My only issue was the electricity went out in my room twice and I had to pack up my things in the dark to move to a new room. But the hotel gave me a better room after with no issues.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dorchester

Roxbury
Get to know Roxbury and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Samuel Adams Brewery and Franklin Park Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Jackson Square Station or Stony Brook Station to get around the city.

South Boston
South Boston is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Carson Beach and Flynn Cruiseport Boston are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Andrew Station or Broadway Station to get around.

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.

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.

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.
Dorchester Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Dorchester Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Boston neighborhoods
- More trip options
Choose Your Dorchester Hotel Style
Hotels Near Dorchester, Boston
- Roxbury Hotels
- South Boston Hotels
- South End Hotels
- Dudley - Brunswick King Hotels
- Columbus Park - Andrew Square Hotels
- Harrison Lenox Hotels
- Mattapan Hotels
- Upham's Corner Hotels
- Neponset - Port Norfolk Hotels
- South of Washington Hotels
- Meeting House Hill Hotels
- Fields Corner East Hotels
- Fields Corner West Hotels
- Lower East Mills - Cedar Grove Hotels
- Codman Square Hotels
- Lower Mills Hotels
- Jones Hill Hotels
- West Codman Hill - West Lower Mills Hotels




