Boston Hotels - A Helpful Guide To Booking Your Hotel

• By: MFoley
• On: 03/Mar/2010
• In: Boston Travel Tips

If you want to stay in the heart of the city centre then choose hotels in Downtown Boston. This is the hub of tourist activity, so it's definitely the best place to stay for a visit to the city. The Downtown Boston district is the heartbeat of the city and when you stay here you will have top shopping, restaurants, pubs and clubs on your doorstep. A lot of the streets in the downtown Boston area are pedestrianised making it easy to get around.

Tourist sights to see here include; the Massachusetts State House, the Boston Common (one of the oldest parks in the US), Park Street Church, King's Chapel, Fanueil Hall and Fanueil Hall Marketplace. The city's famous Freedom Trail also runs through this district. The freedom trail is 2.5 mile walking trail that takes in some of the city's biggest historical attractions.

As well as having the best of shopping and attractions, Downtown Boston is also where most of the subway lines meet, which makes getting to and from other parts of the city very easy.

Staying in Downtown Boston does come at a price though! A lot of the Boston hotels located here are quite expensive especially at weekend and during the peak season. If you are flexible with your dates and book well in advance you just might stumble across a good deal when you search for Downtown Boston hotels.

Generally speaking, the further you go from Downtown Boston, the less expensive the hotels get. Other neighbourhoods to consider outside of Downtown Boston include; Back Bay – an exclusive residential neighbourhood with popular tourist sites like the Prudential Centre and Copley Square. The area also boasts fine dining and fine shopping.

Another popular location for Boston hotels is Beacon Hill – another residential area with lots of red brick town houses and public parks (this is where you'll find the Cheers! bar which inspired the TV show!).

If you're heading to Boston on business, then you might be staying in the Financial District. This is located close to the waterfront and is home to the New England Aquarium and the Downtown Crossing Shopping Plaza. Fanueil Hall and Quincy Market are within walking distance. The Financial District is well served with the Downtown Crossing, South Station and Aquarium Subway stations, making getting to and around the city centre easily accessible.

Want to stay in the Greater Boston area? Cambridge is a good choice. It's a smaller city located just across the Charles River, northwest of Boston city. Although it is another city (5th largest in the state of MA) it is still part of the great Boston area, in fact it is just 10km from downtown Boston! If you choose a Boston hotel in Cambridge you can easily get around using the 'T', the local subway system. The major attractions in this part of the city include, the world famous Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and lots of museums.

To narrow your search even more, choose Boston hotels from 1 star – 5 star. In general, if you're looking for cheap hotels in Boston choose a lower star rating such as a 1 or 2 star. The higher the star rating the higher the price you pay. Boston hotels come in all shapes and sizes and some are equipped with facilities for families, business travellers, golfers, spas, pets and self-catering.

When booking hotels in Boston, it's a good idea to keep an eye on the city's events calendar, as major events like the Boston Marathon, July 4th and graduations can drive up the prices of hotels.

Hope this guide helps you in choosing the right Boston hotel for your stay. Browse Boston hotels now when you do a search on our BOSTON HOTELS page.

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