Stays in Boston

705 reviews

Waterfront inn with an on-site marina and harbor views

Why guests love it

Boston Yacht Haven is a waterfront inn on Commercial Wharf with its own marina, and every room looks over the harbor or the city, which children tend to love. Rooms have a nautical theme, a microwave and a refrigerator for snacks. A continental breakfast is included each morning. Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market are within a 10-minute walk for street performers and lunch, and guest laundry helps on longer family trips.

143 reviews

Family-friendly stays in the heart of Boston with spa amenities

Why guests love it

Kitchenettes in the air-conditioned rooms are a real help for families at the Marriott Vacation Club at Custom House, whether for breakfast before sightseeing or a simple dinner after a long day. The address is central, steps from the Custom House, so much of downtown Boston can be explored on foot with children. Parents can use the spa and wellness facilities. A 9.3 score from 143 reviews is excellent. I would choose it for a family city break.

2,730 reviews

Retro-chic hotel with an outdoor pool steps from Fenway Park

Why guests love it

Fenway Park is about 200 meters away, so a Red Sox game with children needs no car and no long walk back afterwards. An outdoor pool is unusual for a city hotel, and here it gives kids a reward after a day of sightseeing. Rooms have air conditioning and cable TV, useful on humid summer evenings. With 2,730 reviews averaging 9.3, the score is both high and well established.

620 reviews

Historic luxury in downtown Boston with a pool and gourmet dining

Why guests love it

The heated indoor pool works all year, a real asset during a Boston winter, and the 24-hour fitness center suits early-rising parents. The hotel overlooks Norman B. Leventhal Park, a green space right outside the door for children to stretch their legs. The building was originally the Federal Reserve Bank, a detail older kids may enjoy. Pets are welcome, and 620 reviews average 9.2 for this 5-star hotel.

1,032 reviews

Historic city-center hotel with a garden, fitness center, and free bikes

Why guests love it

Free bicycles are the detail I would mention first to families at The Whitney Hotel Boston: older children can explore the city on two wheels with their parents. The hotel is historic and central, with a garden for a quiet moment and a restaurant serving American and Mediterranean cuisine. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, bathrobes and city views, and pets are welcome. Adults can also use the fitness center and the bar. A 9.1 from 1,032 reviews is an outstanding score.

92 reviews

Luxury stay with city views, a spa, and steps from Boston Common

Why guests love it

Four Seasons Boston puts families steps from Boston Common and the Public Garden, so open space for children is right outside the door. The indoor pool works in any season, which matters in a Boston winter, and the fitness center and spa give parents time of their own. The Bistro Lounge serves all meals on site, and Arlington Station is only 200 meters away for trips across the city. Pets are welcome, and the 9.1 score across 92 reviews is reassuring.

559 reviews

Historic guest house with an on-site bakery in Boston's Back Bay

Why guests love it

Spread across three connected historic townhouses in Back Bay, the Newbury Guest House gives families a more personal stay than a large hotel. Rooms have a mini-refrigerator for snacks and drinks, plus a flat-screen TV with a DVD player for a quiet evening after a day of sightseeing. The on-site bakery makes breakfast easy, the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals, and Wi-Fi is free.

521 reviews

Luxury and comfort in the heart of Boston, with a spa and garden

Why guests love it

The Newbury Boston sits by the Boston Public Garden, so a morning in the park with children is only a short stroll away, and Back Bay Station is close for day trips by train. The hotel has its own garden, a spa and a fitness center for parents who want a break, and a restaurant and bar for meals without leaving the building. Pets are accepted, useful for families who travel with a dog.

197 reviews

Spacious suites with kitchens, pet-friendly, and a hot breakfast in downtown Boston

Why guests love it

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown Seaport offers spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, which suits extended stays and families. A hot breakfast is served daily, a fitness center is on site and pets are welcome. South Station and the Boston Convention Center are close, so a trip by train or a conference needs little planning. Guests rate it 9.1 from 197 reviews.

780 reviews

Historic Back Bay luxury with award-winning dining and city views

Why guests love it

The Lenox describes itself as family-friendly, and its Back Bay address makes days with children simpler: Newbury Street and the John Hancock Tower are a short walk away, so you can explore without a car. Rooms look out over the city, the gym suits a parent who wants an early workout, and the award-winning restaurant saves a search for dinner. Pets are accepted too, useful for a family that travels with its dog.

3,308 reviews

Family-friendly stay with a fitness center and concierge services near Boston Common

Why guests love it

Boston Common is a 3-minute walk from The Godfrey Hotel, an easy first outing with children and a natural starting point for the city's historic sites. Rooms are air-conditioned with a TV and a private bathroom stocked with bathrobes and free toiletries. The on-site restaurant and lounge keep meals simple after a long day, the concierge can help plan outings, and a fitness center is available for parents.

138 reviews

Five-star luxury with spa, pool, and pet-friendly elegance in Boston

Why guests love it

Raffles Boston is a five-star hotel where families get an indoor pool for the children and a spa, sauna and massage services for the parents. Rooms come with bathrobes, slippers and tea and coffee makers, small touches that make a city stay feel easy. The restaurant, bar and terrace mean dinner can happen without leaving the building after a long day in Boston, and pets are welcome, so the family dog can come too.

2,814 reviews

Waterfront comfort with an indoor pool and health club

Why guests love it

On Boston's waterfront in the Seaport district, this hotel gives families an indoor pool that earns its keep on cold New England days, plus a health club for parents who like an early workout. Public transport is close, so the Freedom Trail and the North End are an easy ride without the car. The Boston Children's Museum is a short walk across Fort Point Channel. More than 2,800 guests rate the stay 9.0, a remarkably consistent score.

1,504 reviews

Historic boutique elegance in Back Bay with a sashimi bar

Why guests love it

Babysitting is offered at The Eliot, which is rare for a boutique hotel and gives parents an evening of their own in Back Bay. The 1925 building has soundproof windows, a real help when children nap during the day, and marble bathrooms. Pets are welcome too. The on-site sashimi bar suits adults more than young children, so I would plan family meals nearby. A 9.0 score from over 1,500 reviews makes it a safe historic choice.

906 reviews

Modern downtown Boston hotel with free bikes and a fitness centre

Why guests love it

Free bicycles are the detail I would point out to families at Canopy by Hilton Boston Downtown: older children can ride with parents instead of relying on taxis, and the central location keeps distances short. Some rooms have balconies, and the restaurant offers dietary options, which helps with allergies or picky eaters. There is no pool, so this is a base for exploring the city rather than spending afternoons at the hotel. A 9.0 score from 906 reviews is impressive.

3,942 reviews

Modern comfort in Back Bay with a fitness centre and diverse breakfast

Why guests love it

Fenway Park and the Museum of Fine Arts are both within walking distance of citizenM Boston Back Bay, which makes a game or a museum morning easy to fit into a family trip. The buffet breakfast offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, helpful when children have different needs. Rooms are compact and modern, with air-conditioning, free WiFi and an iPad to control the room. A fitness centre, restaurant and bar are on site.

2,372 reviews

Historic Art Deco elegance with modern luxury in downtown Boston

Why guests love it

The Dagny Boston occupies a newly renovated Art Deco skyscraper downtown, steps from major attractions such as Quincy Market, which keeps sightseeing days short on transport. Rooms are modern with premium amenities, the on-site restaurant saves a search for dinner, and parents can use the fitness center and the spa and wellness offer. The hotel holds an AAA Four Diamond rating and accepts pets, useful for families who bring the dog.

36 reviews

Spacious one-bedroom apartments with a fitness center and garden in Boston

Why guests love it

I would choose these Hyatus apartments for a family that wants a home base in Boston with things for children to do indoors. Guests rate them 8.9 across 36 reviews. Each one-bedroom apartment has a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and air-conditioning, and the building has an indoor play area, a games room, a lounge, a garden and a fitness centre. Pets are welcome, and WiFi is free.

32 reviews

Spacious aparthotel units with a seasonal pool and pet-friendly amenities

Why guests love it

I would book these Hyatus residences for a family or small group that needs two bedrooms in Boston. Guests rate them 8.9 across 32 reviews. Units have two bedrooms and one bathroom, the outdoor pool opens in season beside a sun terrace and a garden, and there is a fitness room, a games room and barbecue facilities. Carson Beach is a short walk away, and pets are welcome.

727 reviews

Historic Back Bay hotel with modern amenities and a central location

Why guests love it

Hotel AKA Back Bay occupies Boston's former police headquarters, a historic building that older children may find more interesting than a standard tower. The Back Bay address keeps walks short, and the on-site grill makes a simple family dinner easy after a day out. Pets are accepted, and parents get a fitness center and a business center. There is no pool listed, so I see it as a base for exploring the city on foot. An 8.8 score from 727 reviews is very good.

989 reviews

Waterfront luxury with spa, fine dining, and city or harbor views

Why guests love it

Families get room to breathe at this five-star hotel on Boston's waterfront, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the harbour or the skyline. Boston Common, where children can ride the swan boats in season, and Faneuil Hall are both about 0.6 miles away, an easy walk along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Parents can slip off to the spa, and the refined dining saves going out on a tired evening. Close to 1,000 guests rate the stay 8.8.

4,311 reviews

Modern comfort with city views near TD Garden and historic sites

Why guests love it

citizenM Boston North Station is close to TD Garden, convenient for a family night at a game or a concert without a long trip back. Rooms are compact and modern, with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, free WiFi and an iPad to control the room, which children often enjoy. The restaurant and bar serve international cuisine on site, and the lounge offers shared space when the room feels small. A fitness room is available for parents.

2,373 reviews

Modern comfort in the Seaport District with pet-friendly amenities

Why guests love it

Breakfast with both continental and American choices is the first thing I would mention to families about the Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District, because it settles the morning before a day in the Seaport. The hotel has family-friendly amenities, a fitness center, spa and wellness facilities and a terrace, and the restaurant on site saves a search at dinner time. Pets are welcome, and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is a short distance away. An 8.8 from 2,373 reviews is reliable.

226 reviews

Family-friendly aparthotel units with kitchens in central Boston

Why guests love it

J Miller Flats by Thatch offers aparthotel units in a central Boston location. Each air-conditioned unit has a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a sofa bed and city views, so a family or a group can cook, spread out and keep its own rhythm. WiFi is free and express check-in and check-out save time on arrival and departure. Guests rate it 8.7 from 226 reviews.

233 reviews

Historic Back Bay inn with kitchenettes and a wellness focus

Why guests love it

Every suite at the Inn at St. Botolph has a kitchenette, which helps families a lot: simple breakfasts or an early dinner for small children do not depend on a restaurant. The inn sits in Back Bay, about a block from the Shops at Prudential Center and a subway station, which makes rainy afternoons and trips across Boston easy to manage. A continental breakfast is served in the lounge, and parents can keep a routine at the fitness center.

1,159 reviews

Historic charm meets modern comfort in the Bulfinch Triangle

Why guests love it

Free bike hire is the standout family extra at The Boxer, a fun way for older children to see Boston at their own pace. The hotel occupies a restored 19th-century flat-iron building in the Bulfinch Triangle, close to TD Garden and North Station, which suits a game night or a train day trip. Rooms are contemporary, there is on-site dining and a gym, and WiFi is free. I would book it for families with teenagers rather than toddlers.

2,411 reviews

Boutique hotel in historic Back Bay with modern amenities and fitness center

Why guests love it

The historic Back Bay streets around the Copley Square Hotel are easy to walk with children, which is why I like it for families who want to see Boston on foot. Rooms are modern with free WiFi, and the building is non-smoking with facilities for guests with disabilities. Parking is valet only, so families arriving by car should factor that in. I would book it for city sightseeing rather than a resort-style stay.

103 reviews

Rooftop igloo bar and pet-friendly stays near Boston's waterfront

Why guests love it

The Envoy Hotel works for families who want a Boston base close to the main city sights, with a few touches beyond a bed. The roof deck bar is open all year and adds an igloo setup in winter, which gives parents a memorable evening spot. There is a restaurant and a fitness center on site, and the hotel is pet-friendly, handy when the dog travels too. The 7.8 score across 103 reviews is decent rather than outstanding.

65 reviews

City-centre studio with kitchenette and easy access to Boston's South End

Why guests love it

A washing machine and a well-equipped kitchenette are the family-friendly details of this South End studio in Boston, handy for longer stays with children. There is a dining area, a private bathroom, free WiFi and city views. As a studio, it suits a couple with a young child better than a larger family, and the 7.7 guest rating is fair rather than high. I would book it for its location and self-catering setup rather than for hotel services.

227 reviews

Modern amenities and direct access to medical facilities and shops

Why guests love it

I would point families toward The Inn at Longwood Medical mainly when a hospital appointment brings them to Boston: the building connects directly to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and to the Longwood Galleria, which has shops and restaurants. Suites add a microwave, a refrigerator and a wet bar, useful for simple meals with children. The whole property is non-smoking, and the staff speak several languages. A 7.5 from 227 reviews is a fair score.