Beacon Hill Travel Guide

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Beacon Hill
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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

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is ₹18,241 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹18,241
₹24,762 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,687 reviews)
"We really loved our stay. The hotel was great including the restaurants and the location can’t be beat. Seaport is an awesome area."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
citizenM Boston Back Bay

citizenM Boston Back Bay

4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
The price is ₹15,028 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹15,028
₹17,501 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,485 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
citizenM Boston North Station

citizenM Boston North Station

4 out of 5
80-120 Causeway Street, Boston, MA
The price is ₹15,028 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹15,028
₹17,501 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,572 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience especially for my first time in boston, however, my fiancee was walked into by an employee while he was in a stall using the bathroom. His stall door was wide open and she just started cleaning it like he wasnt there. Other than that amazing workers, very kind and ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

citizenM Boston North Station
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St, Boston, MA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,379 reviews)
"Real keys and close to everything"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Harborside Inn Of Boston
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel

4 out of 5
47 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is ₹13,855 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹13,855
₹16,135 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,764 reviews)
"My daughter loved this property. It had been updated quite well over the years considering its age. The only slight issue was the wait for the elevator occasionally."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is ₹16,971 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹16,971
₹19,763 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,093 reviews)
"Unique"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

The Revolution Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Beacon Hill

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Downtown Crossing

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Orpheum Theater to The Freedom Trail – discover Downtown Crossing, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Crossing
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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.

Back Bay East
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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
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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
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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


Beacon Hill Travel Guide