East Boston Travel Guide

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First a shipbuilding hub and now home of Logan Airport, Boston’s easternmost neighborhood is a multicultural area with great ethnic restaurants and historic sites.

Discover East Boston, Boston’s gateway to the rest of the world. The neighbourhood was established in 1836, when five islands in Boston Harbour were connected using landfill. Through the centuries, it has expanded from seaport to airport. Discover the neighbourhood’s rich patchwork of cultures and fascinating history.

Spend the afternoon outdoors at Piers Park. Walk along the 600-foot (180-metre) promenade and enjoy the great views of downtown Boston across the harbour. Rent a boat to explore the Inner Harbour and Harbour Islands or take a sailing lesson at Piers Park Sailing Centre.

East Boston is home to one of the city’s most popular beaches. Have fun in the sun at Constitution Beach. Build a sandcastle, prepare a picnic or play a tennis match.

Learn about the neighbourhood’s history at East Boston Branch Library. Established in 1869, it has the distinction of being one of the nation’s first branch libraries. Check out The History of Shipping, paintings that explore East Boston’s rich shipbuilding history.

Visit the iconic Madonna Shrine, located atop a hill in the neighbourhood’s historic Orient Heights area. Take a photo of the 35-foot (10-metre) copper and bronze statue of the Madonna. Enjoy panoramic views of the waterfront and Boston skyline.

Meet the many cultures that mix together in East Boston. The neighbourhood has always been an immigrant hub. It has a well-established Italian and Irish population, with a growing community of people from Central and South America and Southeast Asia. This diversity is reflected in its rich array of ethnic restaurants and shops. Come to the neighbourhood with a hearty appetite.

East Boston is a gateway to the rest of the world because of Logan Airport. The international airport offers hundreds of daily flights around the world. To explore closer to home, visit downtown Boston just across the Boston Harbour. Drive through the Sumner Tunnel or Ted Williams Tunnel or take the Blue Line subway to get there.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in East Boston

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

4 out of 5
101 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA
The price is ₹17,546 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹17,546
₹22,592 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,527 reviews)
"Close to airport with a convenient airport shuttle running every 20 minutes."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Hilton Boston Logan Airport

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

4 out of 5
One Hotel Drive, Boston, MA
The price is ₹22,720 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
₹22,720
₹26,457 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,418 reviews)
"Super easy to get to the airport/walking distance from rental car then to airport."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport

3 out of 5
225 William F. McClellan Highway, Boston, MA
The price is ₹15,344 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
₹15,344
₹17,868 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,407 reviews)
Give and takes
"Air conditioner is loud. Comfortable overall. Lots of airport shuttles that run 24 hours."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around East Boston

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North End

5/5(11 area reviews)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

North End
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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
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
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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
Boston Financial District which includes a city and a park

Boston Financial District

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.

Boston Financial District
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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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