East Boston Travel Guide

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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.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in East Boston

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
4 out of 5
One Hotel Drive, Boston, MA
The price is ₹11,409 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
₹11,409
₹13,286 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (3,019 reviews)
Great stay!
"Needed a hotel room on short notice when connecting flight in Boston fell through. Hilton Logan airport filled the bill nicely."

Reviewed on 19 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 ₹11,409 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
₹11,409
₹15,396 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,302 reviews)
"The room was great and the shuttle very convenient. The restaurant was not so good and quite pricey."

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
3.5 out of 5
207 Porter St, Boston, MA
The price is ₹9,267 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
₹9,267
₹11,213 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,087 reviews)
"Easy and convenient for an overnight stay close to the airport!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 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 ₹10,691 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
₹10,691
₹12,450 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,887 reviews)
"Very nice and clean!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Hilton Garden Inn 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 ₹10,314 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
₹10,314
₹12,011 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,471 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and easy access to airport. Food in restaurant was good"

Reviewed on 18 Nov 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 ₹13,591 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
₹13,591
₹16,249 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,587 reviews)
"TV wasnt working properly. But really did not need it."

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Seaport Hotel Boston
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Other neighbourhoods around East Boston

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North End

5/5(11 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(19 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(94 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(28 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
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Seaport District

4.5/5(38 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 Leader Bank Pavilion and Harpoon Brewery.

Seaport District


East Boston Travel Guide