Eastern Massachusetts
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Eastern Massachusetts
Downtown Boston
Densely packed with highrise buildings, this area boasts landmarks like Custom House Tower and is close to Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and the Old State House. Find headquarters of major banks, hotels, and investment firms here.
Back Bay
Victorian brownstone homes and cultural institutions like the Boston Public Library define this area. Shop at Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and Copley Place, or explore sights like Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower.
East Boston
Travelers choose East Boston for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Maverick Station or Airport Station and check out top sights like East Boston Memorial Stadium.
Seaport District
Experience a transformed industrial area with office towers, innovation labs, and 78 restaurants. Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art and easily access Downtown Boston via the Evelyn Moakley Bridge.
Beacon Hill
Historic Federal-style rowhouses, gaslit streets, and brick sidewalks create a charming atmosphere. Explore the Boston African American National Historic Site, shop on Charles Street, and easily access MBTA stations.
North End
Indulge in Italian cuisine at numerous restaurants and bakeries, explore historic sites like Old North Church and Paul Revere House, and enjoy performances at NEMPAC and Improv Asylum Theater. Easily accessible via MBTA lines, buses, and ferries.
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Everything was great except the shower. Low pressure and the cone of water from the shower head was very small. Made showering difficult in general.
Reviewed on 2026/4/13
Seaport Hotel Boston
Quick trip for work. Enjoyed being in the Seaport area. Lots to do! Great food & drinks. Our hotel was great! Nicely decorated, kind staff, very comfy room and the bar was a very nice ending to our evening.
Reviewed on 2026/4/13
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Good and Bad Good: location is amazing. Gym is incredible. Staff were very nice. Starbucks and restaurants/bar are nice and accessible. Bad: walls are PAPER thin. You hear everything from other rooms to outside to hallways. Parking is $70/USD a day (when we booked three months ago they said $40 but ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/13
Temple Place Suites
Specific unit required serious maintenance and upkeep. Cold showers. Three codes required to enter the building. Elevator was loud and concerning. Carpet was sticky and gross to walk around barefoot. Sixth floor unit windows were closed and so poor that you could hear conversations happening at Street ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/13
Global Luxury Suites Downtown Boston
Great location with everything we needed.
Reviewed on 2026/3/30
Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
Front desk was very accommodating and we just loved our stay!
Reviewed on 2026/4/10
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Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States has been the stage for centuries of drama. These days it’s the perfect place to unwind.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
TD Garden
Catch an event at TD Garden during your trip to Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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- Fenway Park
- Harvard University
- Gillette Stadium
- Boston Common
- New England Aquarium
- TD Garden
- Copley Square
- Boston University
- Harvard Square
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Northeastern University
- Boston Harbor
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Boston College
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Newbury Street
- The Freedom Trail
- Hynes Convention Center
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Tufts University
- Cape Cod National Seashore
- Hyannis Harbor
- Copley Place
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- Commercial Street
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Mayflower Beach
