21 Best Hotels in Boston, From Beacon Hill to Fenway

Whether it’s for business travelers, college visitors, foodies, or history lovers, millions of people travel to Boston every year. Much like many other aspects of the city, its best hotels are a delightful, ever-evolving mix of old meets new. From exclusive Back Bay addresses, to converted prisons (trust us on that one), to charming Cambridge boutique hotels, there are so many options to explore. And because the city has a cozy feeling of a metropolis much smaller than its 700,000 residents, it will never seem like you’re very far from whatever you’ve come here to see. Here are our picks for the best hotels in Boston.

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Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.

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