Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill
4.5
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The famous Boston Brahmin neighborhood of red brick sidewalks, cobblestoned streets, elegant townhouses and gas street lamps.
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Neighborhood: West End
How to get there
- Arlington • 7 min walk
- Boylston • 7 min walk
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- Marisa M1 contributionHad the best stay!!!Beacon Hill Hotel was incredible. The quaintness was charming and desirable. The atmosphere was exquisite and the interior design was to the nines. The service was incredible - Austin was such a joy to work with! I could not recommend this hotel enough. We will definitely return!Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 22, 2024
- nowpackingDallas, Texas3,939 contributionsBeacon Hill WalkPerfect area to step into the past! Stroll the brick streets, admiring the beautiful architecture and gorgeous gardens. Pass by the doors where Louisa May Alcott and Robert Frost lived! Don’t miss the gold domed State House or my favorite- historic Acorn Street.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 8, 2024
- PBPGYorkshire, United Kingdom8,446 contributionsNice area to walk throughBeacon hill is a great neighbourhood to wander round roads are narrow, and very parked up, but, at the time we wandered round, very quiet. It feels very English, lots of trees and well kept houses. The Bunker Hill monument is a back drop to many of the viewsVisited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 27, 2024
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EcoBean
Kennington, UK258 contributions
Apr 2022
Beacon Street is main residential but there are many historic houses and buildings giving a flavour of the lives of the settling pilgrims. Is on the way down to the main shopping areas. The Beacon Hill is probably named after the stunning Gold leafed/painted dome of the building.
Written May 23, 2022
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Angelo S
Hilliard, OH5,147 contributions
Sep 2021
If you enjoy older houses and somewhat expensive boutique stores, this might be a place for you. It reminds me of Old Town Alexandria in its' feel. Cobblestone streets and older homes is it nice to take a stroll through, and would be even a romantic stroll in the evening with the gas lights on the streets. It would probably be more beautiful in the fall with all of the trees.
Written October 12, 2021
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,781 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Beacon Hill is a great place to explore this charming neighborhood with oodles of boutique shops and diverse restaurants. Stroll on Acorn Street with its cobblestones, rows upon rows of brick houses garnished with overflowing flower boxes.
Word to the wise - wear practical shoes as the pavement is not as flat as other neighborhoods are in the city.
Word to the wise - wear practical shoes as the pavement is not as flat as other neighborhoods are in the city.
Written July 14, 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,450 contributions
Apr 2022
Know the pics of Boston with charming red brick houses and street lamps?
Well, they're all from here - a stylish, historic and most beautiful Boston neighborhood.
We parked our car in the Boston Common garage and it took us around 2 hrs to leisurely visit this terrific area. Place not to be missed when visiting this great city.
Well, they're all from here - a stylish, historic and most beautiful Boston neighborhood.
We parked our car in the Boston Common garage and it took us around 2 hrs to leisurely visit this terrific area. Place not to be missed when visiting this great city.
Written May 31, 2022
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osnoopy13
Lilburn, GA444 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
My wife and I visited Beacon Hill for a Black History Tour while in Boston. Our National Park’s ranger was well educated on the subject and informed us on many facts about black culture life in Boston around the time of the civil war. Saw some of the early black leaders as well as site of one of the first public education schools in Boston. Thanks for letting us be a part of this informative experience.
Written October 17, 2022
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Maps512184
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Good location, excellent staff, very nice swimming pool but in front of a construction site making it very noisy. Very large and comfortable rooms but with old bathrooms. Room cleaning and coffee refills only on request. Parking cost prohibitive, as much as $60 per day plus tax.
Written August 29, 2023
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Ander_MS
Sao Paulo, SP30 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Charming neighborhood for a walk. Streets that hark back to past centuries, beautiful and well-kept houses. Depending on the time of year, you can see the gardens very well cared for by some residents. Worth the visit.
Written November 28, 2023
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK8,446 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Beacon hill is a great neighbourhood to wander round roads are narrow, and very parked up, but, at the time we wandered round, very quiet. It feels very English, lots of trees and well kept houses. The Bunker Hill monument is a back drop to many of the views
Written September 27, 2024
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John B
Norristown, PA286 contributions
Mar 2020
This is one of the wealthiest and nicest parts of Boston. It has gas lit streets and brick sidewalks. I personally enjoyed walking around and appreciating the architecture. I recommend visiting this neighborhood for a nice walk.
Written March 31, 2020
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Nancy
Ada, MI4 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We happened to see this area of Boston after our 2 hour Segway Tour. We HAD to go back and I'm so glad we did. It's charming and it takes you back in time. The gas lite street lamps, brick streets and just old time charm. We ate outside at Parmamount Restaurant outside and it was great. Make sure you a block away and check out Acorn St. It's up a hill and it's made of cobblestone. Sooo cute! Definitely a must to see in Boston
Written June 13, 2021
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Can you get an Uber from the airport? How much is a taxi from BOS airport to downtown?
Written March 4, 2019
Sure you can get an Ăśber. We took a cab and it was 18 USD as I recall. So an Uber is always cheaper
Written March 5, 2019
We have 1 hour to visit the Beacon Hill area before we head to the airport. What streets should we walk?
Written December 26, 2016
Either start or finish at The Liberty Hotel on Charles Street (at the beginning of the Longfellow Bridge, where the Charles / MGH T station is). It is a luxury hotel set in a converted jail, where many of the features have been carefully preserved. The main feature being a soaring 90foot ceiling in the Atrium and the cell catwalks and wrought-iron work from its 1850's construction. It's 3 minutes' walk from the Charles River Esplanade, and 4 minutes from Beacon Hill's boutique shops and restaurants on Charles Street. If you have time, detour up to Acorn Street for a bit of cobble-stoned history.
Written December 27, 2016
Boston is a very walkable city. You can either walk there and experience some of the Freedom Trail, or you can catch an uber. Depends on your level of fitness and whether you will have all your suitcases with you.
Written September 10, 2016
How do I get there using public transportation
Written June 28, 2015
I lived in Beacon Hill for three years! The best way to get there is to take the Red Line (going to Alewife) to Charles MGH 'T' stop. Go out of the station and walk onto Charles Street. Beacon Hill is on the left. It is an area with lots of picturesque streets leading uphill from Charles Street.
You could get off the Red Line at Park Street 'T' and walk across Boston Common to Charles Street in which case all the picturesque streets would be on your right but it is quite easy to go the wrong way across the Common!!
Written June 29, 2015
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