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
"Beautiful classic hotel with a great location"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Raffles Boston
"didn't meet expectation"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
"Great staff! Friendly clean"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
"Very cool hotel but beware of staying in the mezzanine floor - it is loud at night and you can’t get any sleep."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
"Breakfast was nice its alacarte , pool very poor and no service on the pool , spa slots are very limited and they are off every Tuesday and Wednesday"
Reviewed on 19 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.
