East Boston

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East Boston showing city views and a river or creek
First a shipbuilding hub and now home of Logan Airport, Boston’s easternmost neighbourhood is a multicultural area with great ethnic restaurants and historic sites.

Discover East Boston, Boston’s gateway to the rest of the world. The neighbourhood was established in 1836, when five islands in Boston Harbour were connected using landfill. Through the centuries, it has expanded from seaport to airport. Discover the neighbourhood’s rich patchwork of cultures and fascinating history.

Spend the afternoon outdoors at Piers Park. Walk along the 600-foot (180-metre) promenade and enjoy the great views of downtown Boston across the harbour. Rent a boat to explore the Inner Harbour and Harbour Islands or take a sailing lesson at Piers Park Sailing Centre.

East Boston is home to one of the city’s most popular beaches. Have fun in the sun at Constitution Beach. Build a sandcastle, prepare a picnic or play a tennis match.

Learn about the neighbourhood’s history at East Boston Branch Library. Established in 1869, it has the distinction of being one of the nation’s first branch libraries. Check out The History of Shipping, paintings that explore East Boston’s rich shipbuilding history.

Visit the iconic Madonna Shrine, located atop a hill in the neighbourhood’s historic Orient Heights area. Take a photo of the 35-foot (10-metre) copper and bronze statue of the Madonna. Enjoy panoramic views of the waterfront and Boston skyline.

Meet the many cultures that mix together in East Boston. The neighbourhood has always been an immigrant hub. It has a well-established Italian and Irish population, with a growing community of people from Central and South America and Southeast Asia. This diversity is reflected in its rich array of ethnic restaurants and shops. Come to the neighbourhood with a hearty appetite.

East Boston is a gateway to the rest of the world because of Logan Airport. The international airport offers hundreds of daily flights around the world. To explore closer to home, visit downtown Boston just across the Boston Harbour. Drive through the Sumner Tunnel or Ted Williams Tunnel or take the Blue Line subway to get there.


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Top hotels in East Boston

Omni Parker House
Omni Parker House
4 out of 5
60 School St, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM678 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM678
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,513 reviews)
"Hotel had a lot of history. Amazing how Boston has so many historical places. People that work at the Omni Parker are top notch."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Omni Parker House
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
4 out of 5
101 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM829 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM829
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Very pleased.
"Really nice hotel. Everybody was friendly and helpful. Restaurant food was quite good and the airport shuttle was terrific. We will very likely return here for our quick trips to Boston."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
4 out of 5
One Hotel Drive, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM1,064 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM1,064
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,701 reviews)
"I liked that it was right next to the airport and the shuttle service to the terminals was very convenient. Definitely worth staying at if you have an early morning flight"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
3.5 out of 5
207 Porter St, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM797 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM797
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,925 reviews)
Excellent hotel
"Lovely hotel, good spacious room with good beds. Very quiet and everything we needed. Nice airy bright communal area with lovely friendly staff. Would definitely return."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
3 out of 5
100 Boardman St, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM752 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM752
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,582 reviews)
Great service
"Awesome service. I flew in on a red-eye and arrived at 6:30 AM. Waited only 5 minutes for pickup. They let me use the business center to work and then let me check in 5 hours early when a room came available. I had a chance for a swim in the pool before my meeting (pool was in great condition and ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4.5 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is RM1,022 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
RM1,022
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,893 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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5/5(11 area reviews)

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Charlestown

4/5(19 area reviews)

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Government Center
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Downtown Boston

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

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West End

4/5(28 area reviews)

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West End
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Seaport District

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

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