The Boston waterfront is a spectacular area nestled between Boston’s downtown attractions and Boston Harbor, one of the most historic and scenic harbors. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and attractions like the North End, Faneuil Hall, and the Freedom Trail, this area has everything you could wish for when visiting Boston.

Even better, the entire Boston waterfront is connected by the Boston Harborwalk, a 43-mile boardwalk that connects all the major waterfront neighborhoods. You can walk or bike the boardwalk, discover many Boston neighborhoods, go swimming in one of nine differnent beaches or explore one of over forty parks, a dozen museums, and many restaurants.

Hotels along the waterfront are located in two major areas: the downtown area and the seaport area.

The Downtown Waterfront Area
With hotels in this area, you are only steps away from the best Boston attractions like the Boston Aquarium, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, and the Boston Common. It serves as the starting point for Boston harbor tours and ferries, and you can board trolley tours and duck tours just steps away. 

The Seaport Area
Hotels in the Seaport area offer dramatic views of Boston Harbor and the Boston skyline. Although a little further away from downtown attractions, they are close to great dining, the hip Seaport shopping area, and the Museum of Fine Arts.