Hilton Boston Back Bay (2023)

FAQs

Is it better to stay in downtown Boston or Back Bay? ›

Whether this is your first or tenth visit, Back Bay is the best neighborhood to stay in Boston — it's beautiful, central, well-connected, and home to fabulous parks, shopping, and nightlife.

The Back Bay is one of the most beautiful (and upscale) neighborhoods in town. It includes the happening Copley Square (home to the Boston Public Library, Trinity Church, and the shops at Copley Place), as well as the beautiful brownstone homes on the surrounding streets near the river.

A covered walkway directly connects us to Boston Logan Airport terminals A and E, and our free 24-hour shuttle covers all terminals, the subway, water taxi, and car rentals.

Compare and Contrast: Boston's Two Four Seasons Hotel Locations.

If you stay in Back Bay, you can find almost everything you need in walking distance (if you're a walker). You can even walk to the North End, or a quick Uber ride can get you there quickly. There is sooooo much to see in Back Bay, and you if you're in town for a short trip, you don't need a rental car.

Beacon Hill is known as being one of the most picturesque parts of Boston. Located next to Downtown, it's bordered by the Charles River to the west and Boston Common to the south. The old neighbourhood is known for its steep streets lined with brick houses and antique lanterns.

We asked Boston.com readers for their travel habits and lodging preferences since the pandemic, including if they prefer hotels over short-term rentals like Airbnb. Of the 75 readers polled, 73% said they prefer hotels, 16% said it depends on the trip they have planned, and 11% said Airbnb.

While 2 days in Boston is a great amount of time to get a taste of its history and delicious eats, there is a lot more to do in the city and surrounding area. If you have additional time or just want more ideas, check out these other things to do in Boston!

Located in the downtown Boston neighborhood of Back Bay, the Hilton Boston Back Bay hotel is within walking distance of world-class shopping and dining, directly across the street from the Hynes Convention Center and only four miles from Boston Logan International Airport...

Hilton Boston Logan Airport – Moderate

Best Logan Airport hotel for layover or short stay. Only hotel within the airport, connected to Terminals A and E via a covered walkway. Free 24-hour shuttles to all terminals, the subway, water taxi terminal, and car rentals. Valet parking available.

Can you walk from Hilton to Terminal 4? ›

Find us seven minutes from Terminal 4 via covered walkway. We're also less than 15 minutes from Heathrow Terminals 2, 3, and 5.

For the best weather and fewest crowds of tourists, the spring and fall are the best times to visit Boston, either between May and June or September and October.

Winter in Boston - December, January, February, and usually part of March - means cold days and colder nights. Some of the most brilliantly beautiful days of the entire year occur during the winter - clear crisp air, blue skies, bright (if not warm) sunshine, and perhaps sparkling snow on the ground.

The best time to visit Boston is in the late spring and early fall. These shoulder season months offer warm weather without the humidity and crowds of the peak summer months. Boston has snowy winters and hot summers with thunderstorms.

Downtown is an easy walk to the four surrounding neighborhoods, but also has plenty of convenient T stops for travelers who want to venture to other parts of the city. Downtown also has a huge variety of restaurants and myriad accommodation options, making it the most popular neighborhood for staying in Boston.

Boston's Magnificent Victorian Neighborhoods

Back Bay is where you'll find magnificent Victorian mansions, especially along the beautiful Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The South End boasts the country's largest concentration of Victorian brick row houses, most of them beautifully restored during the past few decades.

Downtown Boston is probably the most popular area in the city, and it has been that way since the 1700s. Comprised of Downtown Crossing, the Financial District, and Government Center, Downtown Boston also boasts a lively Theater District where you can catch opera, musicals, dance, and more. Downtown Crossing.