Back Bay West
Boston
Visit Back Bay West
Popular places to visit
Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
New England Aquarium
From sea lions to sharks, this modern aquarium on Boston’s waterfront brings the ocean world to your fingertips.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Copley Square
Explore some of Boston’s finest buildings, educational and arts institutions, and shopping, or simply find a patch of grass and relax.
Things to do
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Top hotels in Back Bay West
citizenM Boston Back Bay
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
citizenM Boston North Station
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
The Revolution Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Back Bay West
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Old South Church and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
MIT
While you're in MIT, take in top sights like MIT Museum and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.
South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.
- Fenway Park
- TD Garden
- Harvard University
- New England Aquarium
- Copley Square
- Encore Boston Harbor
- Boston Harbor
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Flynn Cruiseport Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Hynes Convention Center
- Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- Salem Witch Museum
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Boston Marathon Finish Line