Home Cities Boston Boston A compact, walkable sports city with three championship-era franchises, a deep bar and seafood scene, and easy transit from downtown to the ballpark and the Garden.
Airports: BOS
Venues Where to stay in Boston Back Bay Boston's most central base — brownstone streets, Newbury Street shopping and walkable access to Fenway plus a quick Green Line to the Garden.
Our top pick: central to everything, walk to Fenway and ride the Green Line to the Garden.
Green Line and Orange Line; walkable to Fenway.
Driving downtown is not recommended; use the T.
Boston Logan (BOS) ~5 mi.
Newbury Street and the surrounding blocks are packed with bars and restaurants.
Best for: Best overall for a Boston sports weekend
Pros: Walk to Fenway in ~20 min, Green Line to TD Garden, Best hotel selection in the city, Great dining on Newbury St
Cons: Premium pricing on event weekends
Seaport District Boston's modern waterfront — new hotels, rooftop bars and seafood, with a straight shot to TD Garden and an easy ride to Fenway.
Stay here for the newest rooms and the best post-game nightlife; South Station makes Gillette trains easy.
Silver Line and walkable to South Station.
Manageable but transit is easier.
Boston Logan (BOS) ~3 mi.
One of Boston's liveliest after-dark districts.
Best for: Best for nightlife and new hotels
Pros: Newest hotels in the city, Strong waterfront dining and bars, Close to South Station for Gillette event trains
Cons: Less classic-Boston character, Pricey
Fenway / Kenmore Steps from the ballpark — the ultimate walk-up base for a Red Sox trip, with a young, loud game-day bar scene.
The move for a pure Red Sox day — roll out of the hotel and into the ballpark.
Green Line (Kenmore/Fenway) and walkable.
Not recommended on game days.
Boston Logan (BOS) ~5 mi.
Lansdowne Street is the epicenter of Fenway nightlife.
Best for: Best for a game-only Red Sox trip
Pros: Walk to Fenway Park, Lansdowne Street bars, Green Line to downtown
Cons: Very busy on game nights, Fewer large hotels