Back Bay East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Copley Square

Copley Square

4/5(5 reviews)

Historic buildings, great shopping and bags of local colour – what’s not to love about Copley Square?

Copley Square
Boston Marathon Finish Line

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 Marathon Finish Line
Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Boston Public Library
John Hancock Tower

John Hancock Tower

You can learn about the history of Boston with a trip to John Hancock Tower. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

John Hancock Tower
Old South Church

Old South Church

You can find out about the history of Boston with a visit to Old South Church. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Old South Church
Trinity Church Boston

Trinity Church Boston

You can find out about the history of Boston with a stop at Trinity Church Boston. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Trinity Church Boston

Activities

Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour

Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour

NZ$99
per adult
Back Bay Evening Chocolate Tour
Copley Square

Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square

NZ$75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour Downtown Freedom Trail + Beacon Hill & Copley Square
Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)

NZ$92
per adult
Beacon Hill + Back Bay History + Photo Walking Tour(SMALL Group)
Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour

Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour

NZ$108
per adult
Back Bay Chocolate and Art Galleries Tour
Acorn Street

Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail

NZ$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Copley Square to Downtown Boston Freedom Trail
Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston

Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston

NZ$2,050
per adult
Visit Historic Concord on a Private Day Trip from Boston
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Our pick of the best Back Bay East Hotel Deals

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 out of 5
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is NZ$544 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$544
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,097 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hotel AKA Back Bay
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

4.5 out of 5
138 Saint James Ave, Boston, MA
The price is NZ$630 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$630
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Overall I had a lovely stay at the Fairmont this summer! The bed was very comfortable and the room was impeccably clean. The only drawback was that I have medication that I need to keep refrigerated however there wasn’t mini fridge in the room. I had to keep the ice bucket filled a couple of times ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
The Lenox Hotel Boston

The Lenox Hotel Boston

4.5 out of 5
61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$643 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$643
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,079 reviews)
"Wonderful property. Friendly staff and excellent location. We will be back"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

The Lenox Hotel Boston
Raffles Boston

Raffles Boston

5 out of 5
40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA
The price is NZ$1,198 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$1,198
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
"Excellent, elegant, great service in every way possible. Friendly, helpful and responsive staff too."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Raffles Boston
Charlesmark Hotel

Charlesmark Hotel

4 out of 5
655 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
"The property was phenomenal! We loved it especially my husband! Will be there again!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

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Charlesmark Hotel
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is NZ$482 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$482
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,689 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay East

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Back Bay

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Back Bay
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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.

Prudential - St. Botolph
Theatre District which includes night scenes and signage

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.

Bay Village
Beacon Hill which includes landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Beacon Hill
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Chinatown

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Chinatown
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South End

4/5(10 area reviews)

South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.

South End

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