Beacon Hill

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Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill which includes heritage architecture and a house
Beacon Hill which includes a city and street scenes
Beacon Hill which includes a house, heritage architecture and a city

Lose yourself in the charming streetscapes, historic buildings and village-like atmosphere of Boston’s oldest and wealthiest suburbs.

Historic Beacon Hill is one of Boston’s smallest suburbs, but it sure packs in a lot of charm. Streets are lined with cobblestone sidewalks and flickering gas lamps. Federal-style row houses are dressed with pretty flower boxes and wrought iron fences.

The Beacon Hill area was settled in 1625. Most homes were built in the 18th and 19th centuries and are lovingly preserved. They range from narrow row houses to grand family residences. Look for polished brass door knockers, which have become the unofficial symbol of the suburb. Don’t be content just to browse the exteriors of Beacon Hill’s stately homes pay a visit to the Nichols House Museum. Built in 1804, this four-story town house showcases the original furnishings, crafts and day-to-day objects of the early 1900s.

Delve deeper into Beacon Hill’s history and join one of the many paid or free walking tours offered by local tourist agencies. You can even take an online tour before going. The suburb is also a wonderful place to discover on your own. Pick up a coffee from one of many cafés and wander the cobblestone streets at your leisure. Acorn Street is one of the area’s most picturesque and frequently photographed streets. Additionally, look out for Mount Vernon Street and Louisburg Square, two of the most exclusive addresses in Boston.

Pick up that perfect Boston memento from one of the many antique and craft shops on Charles Street, Beacon Hill’s main thoroughfare. Pull up a bar stool in Cheers Beacon Hill, the pub that provided the inspiration for the hit 1980s TV show “Cheers.” Bibliophiles will want to check out the Boston Athenaeum, an exquisitely decorated and furnished private library that overlooks the Granary Burying Grounds. Just across Beacon Street is the domed State House, the home of Massachusetts state politics.

Christmas is considered one of the loveliest times to visit Beacon Hill. Just when you think the neighbourhood can’t get any prettier, a thick blanket of snow covers the cobblestones and adds another layer of magic.

The Beacon Hill area is located just north of Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden. You can get there by subway, bus or car.


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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $281 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $281
CA $384 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,828 reviews)
"Lovely upscale hotel. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. This hotel is in an Ideal location, within walking distance walking distance of tourist attractions. Roof top pool is clean and enjoyable. The beds are comfortable, the bathroom and shower are clean and relaxing. I recommend staying ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA
The price is CA $222 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $222
CA $315 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,196 reviews)
"The wicked small room is definitely small"

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
citizenM Boston Back Bay

citizenM Boston Back Bay

4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
The price is CA $260 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $260
CA $303 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,604 reviews)
"Great stay - AMAZING staff. The problem with my stay was the high tech room had an issue with the TV. It resolved itself after a day out but was inconvenient provided you can’t just fix it we tried everything with the staff. Also the condition of the 4th floor hallway was weird carpet looked dirty ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

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citizenM Boston North Station

citizenM Boston North Station

4 out of 5
80-120 Causeway Street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $240 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $240
CA $280 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,644 reviews)
"I lucked out somehow and got an atypically large room at the hotel, which made my stay feel a lot like any typical hotel one would find in a major city like Boston, NYC, or SF. Beds and pillows are indeed comfortable and I slept wonderfully, which is almost never the case at any other hotel I've ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

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The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA
The price is CA $197 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $197
CA $229 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,121 reviews)
"Quirky and independent, if a little pricey. Staff really good and helpful."

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

The Revolution Hotel
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

4 out of 5
101 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA
The price is CA $275 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $275
CA $355 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,561 reviews)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
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