Beacon Hill Travel Guide

Boston
Beacon Hill featuring a city and heritage architecture
Take a walk through the charming streets, historic buildings and small-town atmosphere of Boston’s oldest and wealthiest suburbs.

With cobbled pavements and old-fashioned street lamps, the small suburb of Beacon Hill is one of Boston’s most historic and atmospheric neighbourhoods. Most houses in this area have been built in the 18th and 19th Centuries and are beautifully preserved.

Beacon Hill dates back to 1625 and is filled with historic architecture, with federal-style row houses sitting alongside grand family homes that cannot fail to impress. The Nichols House Museum is a four-storey town house that was built at the start of the 19th Century. Home to a fascinating collection of crafts, furniture and everyday possessions of the people who lived in Beacon Hill in the early 1900s, the museum makes for an interesting visit for those curious about the area’s history.

You can easily explore Beacon Hill alone as the neighbourhood is compact and friendly, with plenty of picturesque streets and corners. Alternatively you can use the services of a guide or group walking tour, which offers a more detailed look into the neighbourhood’s history. It is worth stopping by the pretty Acorn Street to take a photo or two. Also of interest are Mount Vernon Street and Louisburg Square, where you can see examples of wealthy and exclusive Boston homes.

There are many things to see and do in Beacon Hill. The Cheers Beacon Hill is the traditional pub that inspired the hit TV show Cheers, while shopaholics should head to the wide Charles Street, which is lined with a number of good antique and craft shops. The beautiful Boston Athenaeum is an impressive private library near the Granary Burying Grounds that is appreciated for both its elegant decoration and extensive library collection.

If you can, try and pay a visit to Beacon Hill during the winter holiday season, when the neighbourhood gets even lovelier as snow covers the historic streets and buildings.

Beacon Hill is easily reached by car, bus or subway. It is located just north of Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Beacon Hill

Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
3.5 out of 5
320 Washington Street, Newton, MA
The price is ₹10,544 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹10,544
per night
12 May - 13 May
Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (2,016 reviews)
"This hotel served our needs well. Convenient location, clean and quiet enough. We had breakfast included, and the selection was great, food good. On site restaurant was pleasant and had good food. Not the best view (Mass Pike) but we were there to see a concert and visit old friends, so it didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4.5 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is ₹16,458 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹16,458
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (2,019 reviews)
"Overall good"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
The Dagny Boston
The Dagny Boston
4 out of 5
89 Broad Street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹15,931 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹15,931
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,465 reviews)
"Great and quiet place ! Valet is a bit expensive at 62$! If you can find a parking somewhere else, do so !"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

The Dagny Boston
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹15,621 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹15,621
per night
27 May - 28 May
Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,314 reviews)
Park Plaza Hotel Stay
"The hotel was nice, bed was not as comfortable as some other hotels I stay at. Asked for an extra blanket and they forgot about me until I called again 20 minutes later."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Omni Parker House
Omni Parker House
4 out of 5
60 School St, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹15,503 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹15,503
per night
27 May - 28 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,631 reviews)
"It was an historical property. Food and atmosphere in the restaurants was great. The bed was soft and comfortable. They were very accommodating with storing your luggage after checkout so that you could explore the city and the Freedom Trail. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Omni Parker House
Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston
Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston
4 out of 5
161 Devonshire St, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹16,618 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹16,618
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,265 reviews)
"Near everything. Excellent location. Staff very kind."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Club Quarters Hotel Faneuil Hall, Boston
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Other neighbourhoods around Beacon Hill

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West End

4/5(28 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.

West End
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Chinatown

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Theatres and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Chinatown, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Chinatown Station.

Chinatown
Massachusetts which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a city

Government Center

If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Faneuil Hall Marketplace or Boston City Hall Plaza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.

Government Center
Theatre District which includes night scenes and signage

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.

Bay Village
Downtown Boston which includes a city and night scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Boston

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

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

Downtown Boston
Back Bay featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5(192 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Back Bay


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