minimalist rooms have industrial-chic decor, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and safes. some rooms have shared bathrooms and sleep up to four. free loaner bikes are available. lofts in an annex building have extra living space, minibars and kitchens. theres also a fitness center. set among shops and restaurants in the hip south end neighborhood, this modern hotel in a stately brick building is a 7-minute walk from the nearest metro station, a 10-minute walk from the boston public garden and 1. 5 miles from fenway park. pets are welcome for a fee. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a bright lobby lounge with trendy, colorful murals has a bar and a fireplace. upgraded rooms are en suite, and theres a bright suite that also adds a sitting area Boston Logan International Airport 14 min
Museum of Science (8 min) Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium. Old State House (10 min) The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits. Old North Church (12 min) Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (9 min) Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom. Bunker Hill Monument (12 min) Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views. Boston Common (18 min) Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. Boston Children's Museum (9 min) Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers. Boston Public Garden (10 min) Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (9 min) Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Quincy Market (9 min) Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings. The Paul Revere House (9 min) Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (9 min) Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade. Fenway Park (8 min) Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (11 min) Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection. New England Aquarium (11 min) A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction. |