What's Downtown Boston Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Boston, especially its aquarium and historical sites. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its entertainment choices. Take in some culture at Old State House and Old South Meeting House. There's plenty more to see, including Boston Massacre Site and Boston City Hall.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Boston?
We have 43 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top lodging choices in Downtown Boston:
InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
Waterfront hotel with 2 restaurants, spa- Steam room • Bar • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Boutique hotel with restaurant, bar- 24-hour fitness center • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Health club • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
The Dagny Boston
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to Get to Downtown Boston
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Downtown Boston
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 2 mi (3.3 km) from Downtown Boston
- Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial), 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Downtown Boston
Getting to Downtown Boston on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- State St. Station
- Downtown Crossing Station
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Boston
What to See in Downtown Boston
- Boston Massacre Site
- Old State House
- Boston City Hall
- Old South Meeting House
- Suffolk University
Things to Do in Downtown Boston
- Orpheum Theater
- Boston Opera House
- Seaport Boulevard