Commonwealth Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chestnut Hill Reservoir during your travels in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Chestnut Hill Reservation
You can take time to visit Chestnut Hill Reservation during your travels to Boston. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral.
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.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Commonwealth
Seaport Hotel Boston
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Super clean hotel! Great water pressure! Comfy bed! Staff could be friendlier and smile more. Kestra needs help! Get more servers! Reduce rates for small room like 7777
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
The hotel staff provided excellent service. I forgot a shirt in the room when I checked out, and the manager notified me via email to request to have it sent to my home. The location is perfect. Easy to walk to Boston Commons, Boston Gardens, subway station, and historic sites. Will return to this ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
Absolutely shocked to arrive and discover that for almost 400 per night there was no bathroom in the hotel room and that I had to use a common bathroom. Maybe my bad for not noticing but it would never ever occur to me that this was even a possibility. The room was literally a small area and a king ...
Reviewed on 6 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
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Upon arrival the people at the front desk were extremely pleasant and helpful. Our room was clean and fresh. We ate at the Social and the staff were extremely friendly and efficient. Food was delicious, superbly prepared and very fresh ingredients. The shower was great, plenty of hot water and pressure, ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Commonwealth
Allston
Spend some time visiting places like Brighton Music Hall while getting to know Allston, and be sure to check out the stunning river views. You can hop aboard the metro at Harvard Av. Station or Packards Corner Station to see more of the area.
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.
Roxbury
Get to know Roxbury and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Samuel Adams Brewery and Franklin Park Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Jackson Square Station or Stony Brook Station to get around the city.
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
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
