Cheap Boston Hotels
The best part about Boston travel: The city is small enough that no matter what Boston hotel you choose, you're bound to be near just about everything.
Finding Cheap Boston Hotels
Choose your Boston hotel first based on price, then proximity to your top attractions. Cheap Boston hotels are easy to come by in the off-season usually winter and early spring before school vacations and family travel comes to the Bay State. However, if you plan to travel to Boston during the summer months or for fall foliage, it's wise to book your Boston hotels months in advance to secure the cheapest rate.
Where you stay in Boston is equally as important as what you see. Boston's neighborhoods have their own unique style and charm.
Downtown Boston Hotels: Boston's downtown area suffers from multiple personalities. Hotels ranging from the decadent and exquisite sit next door to cheap hotels. If you're looking for cheap Boston hotels and don't mind sacrificing 'the scene' for a dollar, you can find some great rates on Boston hotels in the Downtown area. Downtown Boston hotels cater mostly to business clients so when the execs head home for the weekend, the hotel rates drop. Boston¹s downtown area is in a prime location to the city, thanks in part to the endless options of mass transit within walking distance. Blocks away from any downtown Boston hotel is endless shopping, dining and historical attractions. Also centrally located to the theater district and Faneuil hall, Boston's downtown hotels are a great place to stay if you want to see the city on a budget.
Back Bay Hotels: Boston's Back Bay is where elite meets chic. From the Four Seasons and the new Mandarin Oriental to hidden B&B's and cozy inns, Boston hotels in the Back Bay will furnish any personality. Thanks to its central location to the rest of the city, Boston's Back Bay is easily accessible by foot, subway, cab or trolley. Shop on Newbury Street, dine in Copley Square, or people watch at one of the many cafes that line the area. Boston Back Bay hotels tend to fill up fast during the summer months, but cheap rates are available during off-peak times and usually during the week. The Back Bay is centrally located to Boston's theater district, making hotels an easy meeting spot before a night on the town.
Cambridge Hotels: If bohemian-chic is your style, or just secretly craving a seat at one of the world's top elite universities, Cambridge is the best place for your stay. Located right across the river from Boston, and a short subway ride on Boston's MBTA Red Line, Cambridge hotels are easy accessible to public transportation, Harvard University, MIT University, and the famous Harvard Square scene. Known mainly for its arts, music and social scene, Cambridge is a great place for scholars seeking a taste of Boston's hippy culture. Worldwide hotel chains including Hyatt, Marriott and Sheraton, are located here. Word of caution when booking Boston hotels in Cambridge: hotel rates rise during peak school seasons.
Waterfront Hotels: Boston's waterfront has inspired artists for centuries. From the docked yachts to the colorful sailboats, the waterfront area has plenty of picturesque scenery to entice Boston travelers. These Boston hotels are known for their extravagance, but cheap hotel rates can be found if you plan ahead. Summer is usually the most expensive time to book waterfront Boston hotels, but weekend rates during the off-season are affordable and easy to come by. Hotels including the Intercontinental, Boston Harbor Hotel and the Marriott Long Wharf are prime meeting spots for groups and families, as well as business travelers looking for a spot to wine and dine clients.
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