Back Bay East Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Back Bay East
Popular places to visit
Copley Square
Historic buildings, great shopping and bags of local colour – what’s not to love about Copley Square?
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.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide
City Cruises: Boston Harbor New England Aquarium Whale-Watching Cruise
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston
Our pick of the best Back Bay East Hotel Deals
The Lenox Hotel Boston
Excellent Staff
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Nice hotel. Clean and updated room. Friendly and helpful staff. Very good room service.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Newbury Boston
Excellent hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Overall beautiful hotel and kind staff. Very easy to work with and accommodating to our needs!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Raffles Boston
They are very attentive, very resp
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
citizenM Boston North Station
I had an absolutely wonderful experience during my stay. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcomed and taken care of. Check-in was quick and easy, and every team member I encountered was friendly, professional, and genuinely eager to help. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, ...
Reviewed on 14 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 Blue Man Group 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.
Theatre District
If you're spending time in Theatre District, you might enjoy attractions like Colonial Theatre and Boston Opera House. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Boylston Station to see more of the city.
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.
