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 shops 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.
Activities
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best Back Bay East Hotel Deals
Hotel AKA Back Bay
"Amazing hotel and staff. Beautiful rooms which are larger than most city hotel rooms.Absolutely loved our stay!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
"I'm 81 years old and carried my own bags to my room as I checked in. No one offered. Therefore, no staff showed certain features in the room as I'm used to when staying at a new hotel. A reminder from young staff to older people checking in that the key is necessary to use elevator. Every traveler ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Raffles Boston
"didn't meet expectation"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
"Friendly service at the bar and breakfast Buffett was very good. Waitstaff was attentive and promt"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
"The design of the hotel is a sort of Chic Industrial vibe. Everything is simple and streamlined. The floors are colored cement, and there is no decor. the bed was comfortable, the location was great and the price reasonable."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
"It was SO expensive."
Reviewed on 18 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.
Columbus
If you're spending some time in Columbus, Boston Center for the Arts and Calderwood Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.
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.
