Back Bay West Travel Guide
Boston
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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.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
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.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Back Bay West
citizenM Boston Back Bay
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Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Seaport Hotel Boston
Great weekend stay!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Check-in was very quick and my room was ready and I checked in very early. The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable. I was told before my visit that the pool would be under an emergency maintenance so it would be closed during my stay. On Saturday, as I was walking around I saw that the pool ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Yes, check in was actually fun and easy. Love this place when we come in for Bruins games.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
citizenM Boston North Station
Great and friendly staff! Perfect location!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Revolution Hotel
Friendly staff and great location for us for this trip. Whenever we are in Boston we make it a point to head to Mooncusser for dinner and we usually have a long ride out and back to wherever we’re staying. This time we had a great comfy room and if it hadn’t been so bitterly cold we could have walked ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bay Village
While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Blue Man Group and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.
Back Bay West Travel Guide
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Fenway Park
- Boston Common
- Harvard University
- Copley Square
- New England Aquarium
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Harvard Square
- Northeastern University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Boston College
- Boston University
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Newbury Street
- Hynes Convention Center
- Quincy Market
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Museum of Science
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Salem Witch Museum
- The Freedom Trail
- Burlington Mall
