Boston's South End Neighborhood

Plan your South End adventure Home to elegant Victorian brick row houses, many dating from the 1800s, and one of the most diverse populations in Boston, the South End blends many of the best elements of the city. Some of the city's finest dining can be found lining Tremont Street and the arts shine at the Calderwood Pavilion and the Boston Center for the Arts. Find Boston: Lodging | Attractions | Restaurants | Nightlife | Shopping

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HOTELS

• Chandler Inn Hotel

  The comfortable, unpretentious Chandler Inn is a bargain... More

• YWCA Boston, Berkeley Residence

  This pleasant, convenient women-only hotel and... More

ATTRACTIONS

• Mary Baker Eddy Library/Mapparium

  The Mary Baker Eddy Library, a research center with... More

RESTAURANTS

• Picco

  The cutesy name -- short for "Pizza and Ice Cream Company"... More

• Garden of Eden

  Almost as well known for its people-watching as for... More

• Icarus

  This shamelessly romantic subterranean restaurant... More

• Hamersley's Bistro

  This is the place that put the South End on Boston's culinary... More

NIGHTLIFE

• 209 at Club Café

  This fun South End spot draws a chic crowd of men and women... More

• Boston Center for the Arts

  Multiple performance spaces and an anything-goes booking policy... More

• Fritz

  This popular South End hangout is a neighborhood favorite that... More

• Wally's Cafe

  This Boston institution, near a busy corner in the South End... More

SHOPPING

• Bernard Toale Gallery

  One of the Boston area's best-known galleries was ... More

• Fresh Eggs

  Venture into the South End for the latest in stylish home accessories... More

In full bloom in the South End

Dressed up with shops, foodies, new families, and old ties in the 'hood, the South End is abuzz.

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More secret spaces

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25 things to do under $25

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Dine out in Boston

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Boston's best hotel pools

Jump in and experience the city's coolest hotel pools. Grab a drink at the juice bar, see a rooftop view or relax in luxury.

Boston in black and white

Experience the familiar and less familiar sights and sounds of Boston in black and white.

Hotel cocktail guide

Planning a night on the town? Check out our guide to the top Boston hotel bars and their signature cocktails.

Checking In

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