East Boston

Boston
East Boston showing sailing, a city and a river or creek
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.


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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 CA $189 per night from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26
CA $189
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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! (3,004 reviews)
"Although it’s a bit expensive, the hotel is very convenient and clean"

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 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 CA $184 per night from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26
CA $184
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,288 reviews)
A room with a view
"Great hotel very close to Logan. Treat yourself to a room with a view of Boston and you’ll never want to close the drapes."

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2024

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
3 out of 5
100 Boardman St, Boston, MA
The price is CA $177 per night from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25
CA $177
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,862 reviews)
"Great place to stay, and we found a room for a decent price in a crunch. I forget their exact names/spelling, but Larissa and Regina hosting breakfast at the restaurant hotel were stellar!!!! Super kind and attentive to my boyfriend and me while dining. Food was great too."

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport
3.5 out of 5
207 Porter St, Boston, MA
The price is CA $153 per night from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27
CA $153
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,224 reviews)
"This property exceeded my expectations. From the staff, to the cleanliness of the room, to the free continental breakfast. I enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend it."

Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2024

Embassy Suites 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 CA $170 per night from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26
CA $170
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,495 reviews)
"Stayed here after a long road trip to be close to the airport. We got there at one pm to ask if they would hold our luggage while we went site seeing. Our rooms were ready and they let us check in. They had a free shuttle that went back and forth to Logan all day and worked perfect for us to return ..."

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 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 CA $237 per night from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25
CA $237
CA $283 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,587 reviews)
"Great people, nice hotel"

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2024

Seaport Hotel Boston
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