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Seaport

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Boston's newest district on the waterfront across Fort Point Channel, with glassy hotels, harbourside restaurants and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Best for Business · Nightlife

Transport
3/5
Sights
3/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$290/night · 15 min to Boston Common

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Seaport on the map

Why stay here

  • Harbour views and modern hotels
  • Restaurants and rooftop bars
  • Fastest link to the airport

Who should stay here

  • Convention and business travellers
  • Couples and friends
  • Foodies

Not ideal if…

  • You want historic streets
  • You want to be central for sightseeing
  • You dislike corporate areas

What it's like

The Seaport has grown from car parks into a modern district of offices, hotels, restaurants and rooftop bars along Boston Harbor. The Institute of Contemporary Art hangs over the water, the Harborwalk runs along the wharves, and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center sits at its heart. Fort Point's old warehouses and the Boston Tea Party Ships are on its western edge.

It's a lively, modern base with the quickest ride from the airport, ideal for conventions. It lacks historic character, can feel windy and corporate, and it's a 15-minute walk to Downtown.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Seaport Boulevard

    Restaurants, shops and hotels.

  • Fan Pier

    Harborwalk, the ICA and harbour views.

  • Fort Point

    Warehouse district of galleries and bars.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Silver Line buses to South Station and Logan, and South Station's Red Line a short walk away.
To Boston Common
About 15 minutes
From Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
About 15 minutes: free Silver Line SL1 from Logan to World Trade Center or Courthouse.

Nearby attractions

  • Institute of Contemporary Art

    Contemporary art in a building cantilevered over the harbour.

  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

    Recreated ships and a lively museum.

  • Harborwalk

    Waterfront path with skyline views.

Where to eat and drink

  • Seaport Boulevard

    Seafood restaurants and rooftop bars.

  • Fort Point

    Breweries and casual bars.

Where to stay in Seaport

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Best value

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Why we like it: Big new hotel with a rooftop pool, by the convention centre.

Typical mid-range rate in Seaport: ~$290/night

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Boutique pick

The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection

Why we like it: Hotel with a popular rooftop bar on Fort Point Channel.

Typical mid-range rate in Seaport: ~$290/night

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Best value

YOTEL Boston

Why we like it: Compact, smart cabins with a rooftop terrace.

Typical budget rate in Seaport: ~$170/night

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Hotels in SeaportMid-range from ~$290/night

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