Best places to stay in Boston
From the trendy Back Bay area to the chic downtown, Boston is one of those cities that can change dramatically from one block to the next. When visiting here, you need to know the neighborhoods, because these help you not only decide where to stay, but how you will get around and the attractions you can walk to. After all, who wants to spend their Boston visit in the backseat of a taxi cab?
Back Bay
Just west of Downtown Boston and nestled cozy right up to the Charles River is Back Bay. Back Bay is hip, trendy, and includes the quaint tree-lined streets of Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Staying here is costly, but worth the investment. The Boston Park Plaza and Taj Boston are the best options in Back Bay, because they give you waterfront views.
Boston Common and Downtown Boston
In Boston Common and the downtown area, you have Boston’s Freedom Trail, which is a historic walk along the bay. Public transportation is easy to find through the Common, and a good stay would be the Hyatt Regency Boston or the Harborside Inn of Boston.
North End
North End is on the outskirts of downtown. It runs along the water and is more of a café-type culture. Perhaps that is why it is known as “Little Italy” with the cafés, eateries, and bakeries sprinkled along the walkways. If you stay here, The Bostonian Boston or the Kimpton Onyx are good places to start.
Financial District
The Financial District was revitalized over the past decade. Here you overlook Inner Harbor and can walk to the Boston Harbor Walk. In the Financial District, stay at The Godfrey Hotel Boston, Royal Sonesta Boston, or The Langham Boston.
Cheap hotels in Boston
Staying in Boston does not have to cost a fortune or even $80 USD per night. In fact, sprinkled among the finest hotels and boutique neighborhoods, you find hidden treasures that are comfortable, safe, and affordable. The Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Woburn/Burlington is a good start. Club Quarters Hotel Boston is polished and has an English pub on the bottom floor. While a little more expensive, Sheraton Boston Hotel gives you a convenient location with quick access to most attractions.