Boston see’s a fair share of visitors all year long, but the best overall months to visit for reduced room rates is fall and winter months, September until March.
Low Season: January through March is less busy. Average Daily Rates of:
- 2 Star: $55-$190
- 3 Star: $70-$300
- 4 Star: $149-$400
- 2 Star: $69-$290
- 3 Star: $103-$390
- 4 Star: $195-$415
Sights you mustn’t miss
Spend a few hours on the Freedom Trail walking tour, a 2.5-mile stretch and 16 sites, and see what the colonial wars and revolution was all about. Among the buildings are the home of Paul Revere and the Old North Church, site of the “two lanterns”. A great follow-up for the walk is a few hours in the Isabella Gardner Museum. Another visit in history is the JFK Museum and Library, set within a 10-acre “Public garden”, created in 1837 and the first botanical garden in the U.S.Visit the original bar, the Bull and Finch Pub, now Cheers on Beacon Hill for a tall cool draft. Sit in one of the chairs the original cast members used while filming the hit series “Cheers”.
Fun things to do
Take the BeantownHop-On/Hop-Off Trolley Tour, and see Boston at its best. This guided tour takes you to many of Boston’s famous sites. Your twenty stops include MIT, Beacon Hill and the famous Cheers Pub.A visit to the New England Aquarium is a terrific way to get the kids some exercise and knowledge.
An evening dinner cruise is a spectacular way to not only dine but see the city lights under the stars.
Of course, a city with such old history, with witches and goblins, why not take the Ghost and Gravestone Tour of Boston. Don’t forget your cross and tracing paper with pencil to trace the words on your favorite gravestone.
Wine and Dine Tips
If you take that trip out to Provincetown, you must eat whole lobsters at the famous Lobster Pot.The top three restaurants for enjoying the best original and real clam chowder are, Island Creek Oyster Bar, James Hook & Co. and Ned Divines Irish Pub, really no joke.
If you desire the best of the best Boston has to offer in fine dining and wine, look no further than L’Espalier located on Boylston Street. Here you will enjoy traditional French New England Cuisine. Enjoy a 3 or 5-course Prix Fixe dinner, or really go all out and reserve the Chef’s Table. Helpful advice, eating here means you don’t really care what you pay for the best of the best, and she’s worth every penny.
Day Trips
Take a drive to Salem Mass and enter the land of witches is you dare. Purchase a Salem Passport from a Visitors Center, and visit the Salem Witch Museum, House of Seven Gables and Peabody Essex Museum. Visit all sites aboard the Salem Trolley and save gas money.Another excellent day trip is out to Cape Cod along the scenic highway. With so many little seafood shacks along the way, tourist shopping, beaches and viewing waypoints. On the way, stop in Hyannis and take a drive past the Kennedy Family Mansion is that’s part of history that is of interest. Another great place to visit out there is Woods Hole, a nautical experience for any sailor.
Where to stay
To experience Boston to its fullest you need to be based in the middle of it all. The Element, Lexington is fantastic for a luxurious and convenient stay surrounded by some of the city's most well-known buildings and gathering spots.The Lenox Hotel puts you within walking distance of many of Boston's best parks.
Similar to your dad, Boston also knows a lot of good bars, many of which are found in the downtown area. The Eliot Hotel is a boutique hotel that locates you centrally downtown, where some of the best shopping and food can be found.
Our recommendations in Boston
Hotel AKA Boston Common
Located in Boston, Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel is in the city center and near the airport. Boston Harbor and Long Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Boston Public Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
The Lenox Hotel Boston
In the city center, The Lenox Hotel Boston is in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, a walkable area with great shopping. Boston Opera House and Boston Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include New England Aquarium and Franklin Park Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden.
The Newbury Boston
Located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, Taj Boston is in the city center and near a metro station. Boston Opera House and Museum of Science are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Copley Square and The Freedom Trail. Traveling with kids? Don't miss New England Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at TD Garden.
Boston Park Plaza
In the city center, Boston Park Plaza is in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, an area with good shopping. Newbury Street and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Boston Public Garden. New England Aquarium and Franklin Park Zoo are not to be missed. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Arlington Station is just steps away and Boylston Station is 8 minutes by foot.
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Connected to the convention center, Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel is in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, an area with good shopping. Boston Harbor and Boston Marathon Finish Line are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit New England Aquarium and Franklin Park Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden. Our guests love the hotel's central location.
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, Loews Boston Hotel is in the city center and near the airport. Boston Opera House and Boston Children's Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include New England Aquarium and Franklin Park Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden.
Copley Square Hotel
In the city center, Copley Square Hotel is in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, an area with good shopping. Copley Square and The Freedom Trail are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Copley Place and Newbury Street. New England Aquarium and Franklin Park Zoo are not to be missed. Our guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Copley Station is 3 minutes by foot and Prudential Station is 5 minutes.
The Eliot Hotel
Located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, The Eliot Hotel is in the city center and near a metro station. Copley Square and The Freedom Trail are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Public Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden.
Onyx Boston Downtown
Located in Boston's West End neighborhood, Kimpton Onyx Hotel is in the city center and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Public Garden, while New England Aquarium and Franklin Park Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park.
The Midtown Hotel
Located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, The Midtown Hotel is in the city center and near a metro station. Boston Harbor and Boston Marathon Finish Line are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Newbury Street and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Check out an event or a game at Fenway Park, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Symphony Station is just steps away and Prudential Station is 3 minutes by foot.
Revere Hotel Boston Common
Located in Boston, Revere Hotel Boston Common is in the city center and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Public Garden, while New England Aquarium and Franklin Park Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
Ramada by Wyndham Boston
Ramada by Wyndham Boston is located in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. Boston Harbor and Boston Marathon Finish Line are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Boston Public Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park.
Comfort Inn Boston
Located near the beach, Comfort Inn Boston is in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, an area with good airport proximity. Boston Harbor and Black Falcon Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Downtown Crossing. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Franklin Park Zoo, or check out an event or a game at TD Garden.
Hotel Boston
Located in Boston's Cleveland Circle neighborhood, Hotel Boston is in the city center and near a metro station. Kenmore Square and The Freedom Trail are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Public Garden and Boston Common. Check out an event or a game at Fenway Park, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Our guests appreciate the hotel's quiet location.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside
In the suburbs, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside is in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, a walkable area with good airport proximity. Copley Square and The Freedom Trail are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Franklin Park Zoo and New England Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden.