East Boston, MA

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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.

Stay near popular East Boston attractions

Suffolk University

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East Boston Hotel Deals

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

4 out of 5
One Hotel Drive Boston MA
The price is ₩406,768 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
₩406,768
₩473,680 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,825 reviews)
"Perfect everytime! Great place to spend the night before flying out."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

4 out of 5
101 Harborside Drive Boston MA
The price is ₩372,047 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
₩372,047
₩471,492 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,946 reviews)
"The air conditioning went out and our rooms were very hot"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

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 ₩313,317 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
₩313,317
₩364,838 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,472 reviews)
"Overall great stay. Only comment would be on getting to the hotel. If you enter the address in your gps or navigation system it brings you at the wrong entrance which isn’t part of the hotel…it took us 20min to figure how to get to the other side. Front desk told us we had to enter the rental car ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

4 out of 5
575 Memorial Drive Cambridge MA
The price is ₩255,769 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
₩255,769
₩342,275 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,415 reviews)
"The hotel itself was great. The food is a little overpriced ($7 for a grilled ear of corn at the July 4th event). Overall good value for distance to MIT—we will just find other places to eat in the future."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is ₩289,194 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
₩289,194
₩388,946 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,530 reviews)
"Was very near to harbour and other amenities . The room was very clean and had everything you could require for a good stay . Ate here on one evening and the food was good and a 15 dollar discount per person, made it even better value . Was not the best location for public transport as seemed to ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is ₩243,531 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
₩243,531
₩283,592 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,717 reviews)
"We had another wonderful stay at The Revolution Hotel. Its a lovely hotel, very clean and beautiful! In a perfect area that is centrally located. The shared bathrooms are NOT shared bathrooms. “Shared” sounds very intimidating, but they are actually individual bathroom suites. So you walk into the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

The Revolution Hotel
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Where to stay in East Boston

Find the best East Boston areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Boston

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

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Back Bay

Travelers love Back Bay for its popular shops, and you can see more of Boston by jumping on the metro at Copley Station or Prudential Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Copley Square and Newbury Street.

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Seaport District

A noteworthy feature of Seaport District is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

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Beacon Hill

Historic sites, shopping, and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

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North End

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

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