Central Square Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large historic building with a prominent clock tower and an American flag.
A bookstore named 'Rodney's' with large glass windows displaying books and posters.
A bowl of mixed greens with avocado slices.

Stay near popular Central Square attractions

Central Square Theatre

Get tickets for a show at Central Square Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Cambridge. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Activities

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

NZ$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour guides in costume in Boston

Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

NZ$81
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Harvard Guide leading a tour

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

NZ$41
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
View Boston Observation Deck General Admission

View Boston Observation Deck General Admission

NZ$60
per adult
View Boston Observation Deck General Admission
Boston Harbor Cruise boat with the skyscrapers of the city in the background in Boston

City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$65
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

NZ$125
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
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Our pick of the best Central Square Hotel Deals

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

5 out of 5
450 Summer Street Boston MA
The price is NZ$396 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$396
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is NZ$216 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$216
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
The Revolution Hotel
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is NZ$350 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$350
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Seaport Hotel Boston
Encore Boston Harbor

Encore Boston Harbor

5 out of 5
1 Broadway Everett MA
The price is NZ$485 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$485
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Everett. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,319 reviews)
"I stayed one night at Encore. The rooms are really nice and the beds are so comfortable."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Encore Boston Harbor
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
The price is NZ$240 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$240
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,201 reviews)
"The beds were TERRIBLE. A/C would not cool off. The hotel ambiance was good but I’m exhausted from no sleep due to the hard/ lumpy bed & the perpetual 72 degree room."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Huntington Ave Boston MA
The price is NZ$428 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$428
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,513 reviews)
"Barcelona are olé and small"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Square

Find the best Central Square areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Quincy Market with an American flag, historic buildings, and a clock tower in the background.

Downtown Boston

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Massacre Site and Old State House, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

A historic church with a large central tower and multiple spires, surrounded by modern buildings and a public square with people and greenery.

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.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water, a prominent bridge, and a large chain barrier along the waterfront.

Seaport District

Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Liberty Wharf and Leader Bank Pavilion.

A large brick building with a golden dome, a flagpole with the American flag, and a statue in front.

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.

A statue of a man on horseback in a park with trees, a clock tower, and brick buildings in the background.

North End

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Old North Church or Paul Revere House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

Central Square Travel Guide

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