Boston is the type of city that opens its heart to visitors from around the globe. Whether you’re here for a family vacation, a Harvard lecture, the marathon, or a Red Sox or Celtics game, it’s an eclectic place that truly has something for everyone—and for that reason, its hotel game is pretty strong. And for 2026, with America’s 250th celebrations well underway, it’s safe to say that Boston is Bostoning pretty hard these days. There’s never been a better time to visit.
From tony Back Bay addresses to a converted prison (trust us on this one) or Cambridge boutiques, the best hotels in Boston have long leaned into the city’s historic roots. Today, however, those grande dames stand alongside a growing class of modern, design-forward, lifestyle-driven properties that speak to a more modern traveler. There are so many options to explore, whether you’re a solo traveler in search of a historic hotspot, or a family embarking on college campus tours. Here, our crème de la crème; these are the best hotels in Boston, according to our local experts.
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How we choose the best hotels in Boston
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.
