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Guide to Hotels in Boston's Central Neighborhoods

 

Where do you find the best Boston hotels? 

Most hotels in central Boston cluster in two neighborhoods, Downtown and Back Bay, where most Boston tourism attractions also happen to be located.   

Whether you're looking for top Boston luxury hotels or an excellent cheap hotel in Boston, you can find great choices in Downtown and Back Bay, as well as near Fenway Park, Beacon Hill, the Theatre District, the Waterfront, and other popular locations.

 

Quick Links to Boston Hotel Information

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Boston hotels by neighborhood and location

Downtown  |  Back Bay  |  Fenway  |  South Boston Waterfront  |  Beacon Hill  |  North End  |  West End (TD Garden)  |  South End  |  Charlestown 

Boston hotels near popular destinations

TD Garden  |  Fenway Park  |  Gillette Stadium  |  Theatre District  |  Boston Logan Airport

Boston accommodations by type

Luxury  |  Luxury boutiques  |  Cheap  |  Waterfront  |   Best in Boston   |  "Stay and Fly"  |  Hotels with Fireplaces  |  Bed and Breakfast Choices  |  Hotels with Outdoor Pools

Hotels in Boston for special events

New Year's Eve  |  Valentine's Day  |  Boston Marathon  |  July 4th Fireworks

Alternate Boston lodging options

Massachusetts RV Parks near Boston  |  Vacation rentals

Boston hotel questions?

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Boston hotels by neighborhood

Downtown Boston Hotels

About one third of the city's hotels can be found in Boston's compact Downtown neighborhood, home to historic Freedom Trail sites, businesses, the Theatre District, nightlife, shopping, Chinatown, restaurants, the Waterfront, and much, much more!

More about Boston's Downtown Hotels

Downtown hotels near Boston Common and Faneuil Market:   Millennium Bostonian Hotel Boston  -  Nine Zero Hotel Boston  -  Omni Parker Hotel Boston  -  Ritz-Carlton Boston Common  -  XV Beacon Hotel 

Downtown Waterfront:  Boston Harbor Hotel  -  Boston Marriott Long Wharf  -  InterContinental Hotel Boston

Financial District hotels:  Ames Hotel  -  Club Quarters  -  Marriott's Custom House  -  Hilton Financial District  - Harborside Inn of Boston  -  Langham Hotel Boston MA

Theatre District / Chinatown / Park Plaza hotels:  Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers  -  Courtyard Hotel Tremont Boston  -  Doubletree Hotel Boston  -  Four Seasons Boston  -  Hyatt Regency Boston  -  Milner Hotel  -  Radisson Hotel Boston   -   W Hotel Boston

 

Back Bay Hotels

Considered the city's most fashionable neighborhood ever since it was created in the mid-1800s, elegant Back Bay is home to . . .  More about Back Bay hotels

Hotels:   Back Bay Hotel (formerly Jury's Hotel)  -  Boston Marriott Copley Place  -  Charlesmark Hotel Boston   -  Colonnade Hotel  - Copley Square Hotel  -  Courtyard Boston Copley Square  -  Eliot Hotel Boston  -  Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston  - Hilton Boston Back Bay  -   Hotel 140  -  Inn @ St. Botolph  -  John Hancock Hotel and Conference Center  - Lenox Hotel Boston  -  Mandarin Oriental Boston  -  Midtown Hotel Boston MA  -  Sheraton Hotel  -  Taj Boston  -  Westin Copley Place 

Inns and B&Bs:  463 Beacon Street Guest House  -  College Club of Boston  - Newbury Guest House 

Furnished Studios/Apartments (Daily/Weekly):  Commonwealth Court Guest House  -  Copley House Hotel

 

Beacon Hill Hotels

For 18th century ambiance and world-class antique shopping, stay in Beacon Hill and enjoy gas street lights, brick sidewalks, and terrific restaurants.  Nearby: Massachusetts State House, Massachusetts General Hospital, the Freedom Trail, and Downtown Boston. 

Hotels:  Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro  -  Charles Street Inn  -  John Jeffries House

 

North End Hotels

The Italian North End offers spectacular waterfront, top restaurants, and Freedom Trail sites.  More about North End Hotels

Hotel:  Fairmont Battery Wharf Boston

Hotels near Boston's North End:  Boston Marriott Long Wharf  -  Bulfinch Hotel  -  Constitution Inn  -  Millennium Bostonian Hotel Boston  -   Onyx Hotel  -  Marriott Residence Inn Charlestown

 

West End Hotels near Government Center and TD Garden

West End hotels are near TD Garden, Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and can also be good choices for the Museum of Science and Beacon Hill.  More about West End Hotels

Hotels:  Bulfinch Hotel  -  Holiday Inn Boston   -  Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites  -  Liberty Hotel  -  Onyx Hotel Boston

 

Fenway Hotels - Near Fenway Park and Boston University

Best known for Fenway Park, home to the Red Sox, the Fenway neighborhood also has some of the city's top universities, teaching hospitals, museums, and concert halls.  More about Boston hotels near Fenway Park

Hotels:   Boston Buckminster Hotel  -  Hotel Commonwealth Boston  -  Best Western Boston - The Inn at Longwood Medical  -  Howard Johnson Fenway    

 

Boston South End Hotels

Boasting the nation's largest area of Victorian row houses and numerous chef-owned restaurants, the South End is anchored by the giant Boston Medical Center and is full of trendy shops, art studios, and galleries. 

More about Boston's South End neighborhood

Hotels:   Chandler Inn Hotel  -  Hampton Inn and Suites Boston 

 

Charlestown Hotels

Settled by Europeans in 1629, one year before Boston, Charlestown is across the Charles River from the North End and TD Garden.  You can visit Freedom Trail sites, battleships, a historic tavern, and enjoy spectacular waterfront views. 

Hotels:  Constitution Inn  -  Marriott Residence Inn Charlestown

South Boston Waterfront and Boston Convention Center Hotels

Located in the South Boston Waterfront neighborhood, the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and Boston's CruisePort (Black Falcon Cruise Terminal) anchor this area just south of Downtown.  Several excellent hotels, many restaurants, Harbor views, museums, entertainment, and even a brewery tour attract visitors to this neighborhood.  More about South Boston Waterfront hotels

More about the South Boston Waterfront neighborhood

Hotels:  Renaissance Boston Waterfront  -  Seaport Hotel  - Westin Boston Waterfront 

 

Cambridge MA Hotels

Only a 5-10 minute T ride across the Charles River, Cambridge includes the largest concentration of biotech companies in the U.S. as well as Harvard University, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Leslie University, numerous museums, and several cool shopping areas. 

Hotels near Kendall Square/MIT/East Cambridge:   Boston Marriott Cambridge  -  Courtyard Boston Cambridge  -  Hampton Inn Boston-Cambridge  -  Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Cambridge  -  Hotel Marlowe, a Kimpton Hotel  -  Hyatt Regency Cambridge  -  Kendall Hotel  -  Le Meridien Cambridge  -  Residence Inn Cambridge  -  Royal Sonesta Hotel    

Hotels near Harvard Square/Porter Square:  Charles Hotel  -  Charles Street Inn  -  Harvard Square Hotel  -  Inn at Harvard  -  Sheraton Commander Hotel 

B&Bs and Inns near Harvard Square/Porter Square:  A Bed and Breakfast in Cambridge 

Hotels near Alewife T Station/North Cambridge:  Best Western Hotel Tria  -  Homewood Suites Arlington (1/2 block from Cambridge)

 

Hotels near Gillette Stadium, Comcast Center, Wrentham Outlets

If you're attending a game or concert at Gillette Stadium or Comcast Center, or planning a shopping expedition at Wrentham Outlets south of Boston, you may enjoy the convenience of staying in hotels in nearby Foxborough.  More about hotels near Gillette Stadium, Comcast Center, and Wrentham Outlets

Hotels:  Renaissance Hotel Patriot Place  -  Residence Inn Foxborough  -  Comfort Inn Foxboro   -  America's Best Value Inn  -  Courtyard Hotel Foxborough

 

Boston Logan Airport Hotels, plus "Stay and Fly" packages

Logan Airport hotels are only 10 minutes from Downtown Boston by water taxi.  More about Boston Logan Airport Hotels

If you're flying out of Logan and want an affordable parking alternative, you should check out Boston airport hotels with Stay and Fly packages

Airport Hotels:  Hilton Hotel Logan Airport  -  Hyatt Harborside 

Stay and Fly Hotels:  Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport  -  Hampton Inn Boston Logan  - Marriott Courtyard Boston Logan Airport  -  Sheraton Four Point Boston Logan Airport Hotel

 

Check hotel locations on this Boston neighborhood map

You can use this map to see locations for Central Boston neighborhoods.  (To see major attractions in each neighborhood, use our clickable Boston sightseeing map.)

Keep in mind that Central Boston, where you're likely to be if you're a tourist or here on business, is compact - less than 3 miles from the North End to Fenway Park.

The hotel locations that you'll see in this guide may not match what you'll see from booking services.  That's because I tell you where the hotels really are, not the location that the booking service thinks is the most marketable.

 

Guide to Boston Hotels by Category

Luxury Boutique Hotels in Boston

For personalized service, high-end amenities, and sheer comfort, Boston's luxury boutique hotels will offer you a unique experience. All are in superb locations.  In size, they range from 9 to almost 150 rooms, and each offers a unique style and concept of luxury - so check them all out to find out which one is perfect for your next Boston visit. 

More about Luxury Boutique Hotels in Boston

 

Boston Waterfront Hotels

Boston's waterfront hotels take advantage of the gorgeous views of Boston Harbor from Charlestown, the North End, Downtown, and the South Boston Waterfront.  Enjoy the views from your room, or sit on a terrace, stroll along Harborwalk, and visit the numerous restaurants, nightspots, cruises, museums, and other attractions nearby.

Hotels:   Fairmont Battery Wharf Boston  -  Boston Harbor Hotel  -  Marriott Long Wharf   -  InterContinental Hotel Boston  -  Marriott Residence Inn Charlestown  - Seaport Hotel  -  Westin Boston Waterfront  - Renaissance Boston Waterfront

 

Cheap Boston Hotels

Want to save some money?  Cheap and bargain Boston hotels help you stretch your travel dollar without sacrificing convenience, style, or comfort. 

Check out our recommendations for the best bargain hotels in Boston, plus other tips and strategies for finding the best hotel deal and saving money. 

• Inexpensive Hotels in Boston
• Boston Discount Hotels

 

Best Hotel in Boston

What is the best hotel in Boston?  Everyone has a different opinion . . . so here are some picks that top many visitors' lists.  Best of all, "best" does not necessarily mean "most expensive" - so you'll find some very affordable choices.  All are near excellent restaurants and other city attractions. 

Hotels: Boston Harbor Hotel   -  Eliot Hotel   -  Hotel Commonwealth Boston  -  Langham Hotel Boston MA   - Lenox Hotel Boston -  Nine Zero Hotel Boston

 

Boston Luxury Hotels

Sometimes you just want all-out luxury . . . maybe your company just went public, or you're planning a romantic proposal, or you can finally tap into your trust fund.  When money is no object, you'll want to check into one of these fabulous Boston Luxury hotels.   

Hotels:  Boston Harbor Hotel   -  Intercontinental Hotel Boston  -  Mandarin Oriental Boston  -  XV Beacon Hotel  -   The Lenox  -  Four Seasons   -   Ritz-Carlton

 

Boston Hotels with Fireplaces

What is the biggest luxury in a Boston hotel during winter months?  A working fireplace!

Rates at these luxury hotels can be pricey - but during winter months, when fireplaces are the most appealing, Boston hotel rates are at their lowest! 

Find Boston hotels with fireplaces

 

Boston Hotels with Outdoor Swimming Pools

On a sizzling summer day, nothing beats cooling off in an outdoor swimming pool - or reclining under an umbrella while holding a frosty drink.  

Find out which Boston hotels offer outdoor pools - including the only rooftop pool in the city.

Find Boston hotels with outdoor pools

 

Boston Bed and Breakfast Choices

Typically smaller than hotels, inns and B&Bs may be tucked away in mostly-residential neighborhoods and can offer a personal touch in a big city.  B&Bs offer breakfast, while inns may offer other meals as well.  In both Boston and Cambridge, you'll find appealing choices. 

Boston Inns and B&Bs: Charles Street Inn  -  College Club of Boston  -  John Jeffries House  -  Beacon Hill Hotel  -  Inn @ St Botolph  -  Newbury Guest House  -  Chandler Inn

Cambridge Inns and B&Bs:  A Cambridge House  - Harding House  -  Irving House at Harvard  -  Mary Prentiss Inn 

 

RV Parking near Boston 

You'll have no need for hotel accommodations if you're planning to visit Boston in a recreational vehicle, also known as an RV or camper van.  

Although you won't be able to park your RV in the city (there's barely room to park cars!), you can find RV parks near Boston commuter rail stations, making getting into the city a breeze.

Find Massachusetts RV parks near public transportation to Boston

 

Guide to Boston hotels near special events

Special Hotel Packages for New Year's Eve in Boston

New Year's Eve celebrations are BIG in Boston - and many of the city's top hotels join the festivities by offering special discount packages just for December 31.  

Each package differs - but look for First Night buttons, champagne, free valet parking, late checkout on New Year's Day, special dinners and brunches, and even parties.

Check out New Year's Eve Boston hotel specials, packages, and deals

 

Valentine's Day Special Hotel Packages 

If champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a romantic hotel room add up to your idea of a perfect Valentine's Day, you'll find exactly what you're looking for in the Valentine's Day special packages offered by some of Boston's top hotels. 

Best of all, some of these specials continue throughout February - or even longer.

Check out Valentine's Day Boston hotel special packages

 

Boston Marathon Hotels 

Whether you're visiting Boston to compete in the Marathon or planning a trip to watch the famous race, you'll need a place to stay.  Find the best hotels based on location along the Marathon route - including hotels with rooms overlooking the race route.

Whatever hotel you choose, reserve as soon as you know your dates.  Boston hotel demand outpaces supply on Marathon Weekend.

Find recommendations for Boston Marathon hotels along the route

 

Best Hotels for Boston Fireworks Views

Want to watch the Boston FIreworks Spectacular on July 4th from your hotel room window?  Or better yet, your hotel's roof deck?

July 4th is huge in Boston - and so are the crowds.  Watching the fireworks from your hotel lets you relax in comfort while you enjoy the spectacular display.

Here are the best hotels for Boston Fireworks views - including hotels in Cambridge

 

Top Hotels for Boston HarborFest

Boston HarborFest takes place in several central Boston neighborhoods near City Hall/Government Center, the Historic area surrounding the Freedom Trail, the Waterfront, Charlestown, and Boston Common, and the North End.

That means you have a lot of great choices.  Here are some of the best!

Best hotels near Boston HarborFest events

 

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