Best overallBack Bay~1 mi • 20-min walk or Green LineBoston's most central base — brownstone streets, Newbury Street shopping and walkable access to Fenway plus a quick Green Line to the Garden.Pros• Walk to Fenway in ~20 min• Green Line to TD Garden• Best hotel selection in the cityCons• Premium pricing on event weekends Nightlife 8/10 Upper Boston Logan (BOS) ~5 mi.Hotelstrips takeOur top pick: central to everything, walk to Fenway and ride the Green Line to the Garden.Hotel search unavailable
Best for nightlifeSeaport District~3 mi • rideshare or TBoston's modern waterfront — new hotels, rooftop bars and seafood, with a straight shot to TD Garden and an easy ride to Fenway.Pros• Newest hotels in the city• Strong waterfront dining and bars• Close to South Station for Gillette event trainsCons• Less classic-Boston character• Pricey Nightlife 8/10 Upper Boston Logan (BOS) ~3 mi.Hotelstrips takeStay here for the newest rooms and the best post-game nightlife; South Station makes Gillette trains easy.Hotel search unavailable
Best for game-only tripFenway / Kenmore0.2 mi • walkSteps from the ballpark — the ultimate walk-up base for a Red Sox trip, with a young, loud game-day bar scene.Pros• Walk to Fenway Park• Lansdowne Street bars• Green Line to downtownCons• Very busy on game nights• Fewer large hotels Nightlife 7/10 Mid-to-upper Boston Logan (BOS) ~5 mi.Hotelstrips takeThe move for a pure Red Sox day — roll out of the hotel and into the ballpark.Hotel search unavailable
Back Bay — Best overallBoston's most central base — brownstone streets, Newbury Street shopping and walkable access to Fenway plus a quick Green Line to the Garden.Venue access: ~1 mi • 20-min walk or Green LinePros: Walk to Fenway in ~20 min, Green Line to TD Garden, Best hotel selection in the city, Great dining on Newbury StCons: Premium pricing on event weekendsTransit: Green Line and Orange Line; walkable to Fenway. Driving: Driving downtown is not recommended; use the T. Airport: Boston Logan (BOS) ~5 mi.Nightlife: Newbury Street and the surrounding blocks are packed with bars and restaurants. Family: Excellent — central, safe and walkable. Price: UpperHotelstrips take: Our top pick: central to everything, walk to Fenway and ride the Green Line to the Garden.
Seaport District — Best for nightlifeBoston's modern waterfront — new hotels, rooftop bars and seafood, with a straight shot to TD Garden and an easy ride to Fenway.Venue access: ~3 mi • rideshare or TPros: Newest hotels in the city, Strong waterfront dining and bars, Close to South Station for Gillette event trainsCons: Less classic-Boston character, PriceyTransit: Silver Line and walkable to South Station. Driving: Manageable but transit is easier. Airport: Boston Logan (BOS) ~3 mi.Nightlife: One of Boston's liveliest after-dark districts. Family: Very good. Price: UpperHotelstrips take: Stay here for the newest rooms and the best post-game nightlife; South Station makes Gillette trains easy.
Fenway / Kenmore — Best for game-only tripSteps from the ballpark — the ultimate walk-up base for a Red Sox trip, with a young, loud game-day bar scene.Venue access: 0.2 mi • walkPros: Walk to Fenway Park, Lansdowne Street bars, Green Line to downtownCons: Very busy on game nights, Fewer large hotelsTransit: Green Line (Kenmore/Fenway) and walkable. Driving: Not recommended on game days. Airport: Boston Logan (BOS) ~5 mi.Nightlife: Lansdowne Street is the epicenter of Fenway nightlife. Family: Good. Price: Mid-to-upperHotelstrips take: The move for a pure Red Sox day — roll out of the hotel and into the ballpark.
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