Back Bay West Travel Guide
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Visit Back Bay West
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.

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.

Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
Top hotels in Back Bay West

citizenM Boston Back Bay
A unique experience and pleasant
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The room was nice, clean and spacious. There were no explanations about how the phone or TV screen worked, and it was needed. The phone did not work right and was not fixed despite my reporting it. There was no paper provided to make any notes or anything else. There was a master electric switch ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Lots of different opportunities for bars and eats Outdoor hot tub was great
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Excellent location, room was clean and bright, very comfortable bed and climate control.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Revolution Hotel
Nice location, quiet street next to many good back bay restaurants/bars. Stylish hotel. The room was on the smaller side with no refrigerator or microwave.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

The Langham, Boston
There were bags of garbage outside our window. Disappointed there was no high tea served while touting high tea in a book for sale at the front desk. No mini bar in the room. Requires room service.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay West

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.

Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.

Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.

Columbus
If you're spending some time in Columbus, Boston Center for the Arts and Calderwood Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

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.
