United States

Boston

History, harbour views and a walkable centre.

Why Boston

One of America's oldest cities, compact and easy to explore on foot.

Boston's historic centre is small enough to walk, with the Freedom Trail linking many of its revolutionary-era sites. Across the Charles River, Cambridge adds university campuses, bookshops and cafés, and the harbour brings the city's seafood to the table.

History: The Freedom Trail through colonial and revolutionary sites.
Universities: Harvard and MIT across the river in Cambridge.
Parks: Boston Common, the Public Garden and the Charles River Esplanade.
Seafood: Oysters, chowder and lobster rolls around the harbour.

What travellers often plan

Getting to Boston, staying and getting around.

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Planning your trip

The practical bits.

Best time to visit: May to June and September to October; autumn colour peaks in October.
Getting around: Walking and the 'T' subway; driving downtown is slow.
Suggested length: Three to four days.

A modern city hotel room with a padded headboard, bedside lamps and a window onto high-rise buildings.

Where to stay

Choosing an area in Boston.

Back Bay: Brownstone streets, shopping on Newbury Street and good transport.
Beacon Hill: Historic, gas-lit lanes beside Boston Common.
Seaport: Modern hotels and restaurants on the waterfront.
Cambridge: Around the universities, just across the river.

A general overview of areas, not a list of available hotels.

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A swan boat on the lagoon in the Boston Public Garden beneath willow trees and office towers.

Getting around

Arriving in Boston.

Boston Logan International (BOS) sits across the harbour, very close to downtown. The Silver Line bus and the Blue Line subway connect it with the city, and water taxis cross the harbour.

Walking and the 'T' subway; driving downtown is slow.

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When planning matters

Worth sorting out before you go.

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Check entry requirements early: Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Please confirm with the official guidance for your route.
Travel dates make a difference: School holidays, festivals and peak seasons affect what's available. If your dates are flexible, tell us — it gives us more to work with.
Plan the arrival, not just the flight: Late-night and early-morning arrivals are much easier with a transfer arranged in advance.
Match the stay to the plan: Choose the area around what you'll actually do each day, not only the hotel itself.