East Boston Travel Guide

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

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

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

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 neighborhood’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 neighborhood’s historic Orient Heights area. Take a photo of the 35-foot (10-meter) 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 neighborhood 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 neighborhood 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 Harbor. Drive through the Sumner Tunnel or Ted Williams Tunnel or take the Blue Line subway to get there.


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Our pick of the best East Boston Hotel Deals

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
4 out of 5
One Hotel Drive, Boston, MA
The price is NZ$264 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,010 reviews)
"consistent"

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
4 out of 5
101 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA
The price is NZ$300 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$300
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,288 reviews)
A room with a view
"Great hotel very close to Logan. Treat yourself to a room with a view of Boston and you’ll never want to close the drapes."

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
3 out of 5
100 Boardman St, Boston, MA
The price is NZ$247 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,862 reviews)
"Great place to stay, and we found a room for a decent price in a crunch. I forget their exact names/spelling, but Larissa and Regina hosting breakfast at the restaurant hotel were stellar!!!! Super kind and attentive to my boyfriend and me while dining. Food was great too."

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

Hilton Garden Inn 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 NZ$223 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,223 reviews)
"We had a nice time. We would recommend."

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport
3 out of 5
225 William F. McClellan Highway, Boston, MA
The price is NZ$239 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,495 reviews)
"Stayed here after a long road trip to be close to the airport. We got there at one pm to ask if they would hold our luggage while we went site seeing. Our rooms were ready and they let us check in. They had a free shuttle that went back and forth to Logan all day and worked perfect for us to return ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport
Seaport Hotel Boston
Seaport Hotel Boston
4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA
The price is NZ$340 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,588 reviews)
"Great people, nice hotel"

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

Seaport Hotel Boston
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Other neighbourhoods around East Boston

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North End

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by New England Aquarium or Old North Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

North End
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Charlestown

4/5(6 area reviews)

Noted for its waterfront views and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Charlestown. Top attractions like Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Community College Station or Sullivan Station to see more of the city.

Charlestown
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Government Center

If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston Public Market and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.

Government Center
Downtown Boston which includes a city and night scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Boston

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Massacre Site and Old State House, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Boston
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West End

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.

West End
Seaport District showing a city, a high-rise building and a river or creek

Seaport District

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

Seaport District


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