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.
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.
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.
Activities
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Back Bay East Hotel Deals
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Great location and staff. The price was reasonable considering it is Boston. The room was completely updated and very nice. We did have two concerns with the bathroom: the tub drained too slowly so that you stood in the used water, and the shower pressure was mediocre. We voiced our concerns when ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Raffles Boston
Right next to Prudential Center
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Charlesmark Hotel
The restaurant was superb as was the staff. My only issue was with the noise level from the street which was, at times, excessive during the night.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Very nice
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
I enjoyed the comfort of my room, the bar and evening meal, and my breakfast in the morning.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 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.
