Back Bay West Travel Guide
Boston
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.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
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.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Top hotels in Back Bay West
citizenM Boston Back Bay
Best hotel you could find in Boston from design to staff friendliness
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Overall 4.75⭐️
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
The bed and shower are terrible. Room ugly and small. Locations it’s great. I definitely not coming back
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Great place and staff, location is perfect
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Beautiful, quiet room, very comfortable bed and amazing staff. Very close to restaurants, tourist attractions and waterfront. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Dagny Boston
Excellent location, friendly staff, loved their restaurant and bar. The staff there were exceptional and I don’t say that very often. Thanks for a great weekend!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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.
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 Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.
