Theatre District Travel Guide

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Theatre District featuring signage, a city and central business district
Theatre District
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Theatre District showing night scenes and a city
From Broadway musicals to the ballet to the Blue Man Group, you have a wide selection of performances at your fingertips in Boston’s premier cultural district.

Boston’s Theatre District is a fantastic destination for staged entertainment in the city. Get your ticket and enjoy top quality entertainment. Discover an array of theatrical talent, ranging from stand-up comedies to extravagant musical productions, in the heart of downtown Boston.

Walk along Washington and Tremont streets and check out the shows currently playing. The Theatre District offers a range of performance spaces, from iconic theatres that seat thousands to intimate black box stages.

See a lavish production at Boston Opera House. The ornate French and Italian style theatre is known for putting on headline productions, such as Broadway musicals. Watch the Boston Ballet’s annual performance of Nutcracker here during November and December.

Prepare to laugh your way through any performance at Charles Playhouse. While the red-brick building may look unassuming from the outside, this black box theatre hosts two of Boston’s most unconventional acts: Shear Madness and the Blue Man Group.

If you prefer music concerts to theatrical productions, visit the Orpheum. The historic theatre attracts world-class musicians, bands and rock stars.

Time your visit around summer so you can attend Shakespeare on the Common. Every July and August, the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company gives free performances of a Shakespeare play. Spread out your blanket on the Boston Common’s green lawn and enjoy theatre under the stars. Come early to hear jazz music performed by students and alumni of the New England Conservatory.

Even if you don’t have time to stay for a show, take a few minutes to walk through the lobbies of some of the Theatre District’s most beautiful venues. The Schubert and Wang theatres are known for being particularly stunning.

The Theatre District is in the heart of downtown Boston. Have a delicious meal at one of the restaurants lining the streets or enjoy a post-show stroll through Boston Common.


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Top hotels in Theatre District

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
3.5 out of 5
275 Tremont St, Boston, MA
The price is ฿3,907 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
฿3,907
฿4,549 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Boston in December
"Great location close to Opera House / theatres - 10 min walk at most. Parking is little bit unique - it’s valet and you get a QR code to send a text each time you want your car, it can take 15 min to 45 min depending on time of day, to me this is very important information to know before booking ..."

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
Found Hotel Boston Common
Found Hotel Boston Common
2.5 out of 5
78 Charles Street South, Boston, MA
The price is ฿3,060 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
฿3,060
฿3,564 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,134 reviews)
"Nice and quiet. Good location. Good for business travel"

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

Found Hotel Boston Common
HI Boston - Hostel
HI Boston - Hostel
2 out of 5
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA
The price is ฿3,641 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿3,641
฿4,240 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2025
Stay at this hostel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great stay at HI-Boston
"I enjoyed my stay at HI-Boston. I like that the shared bathrooms are in the hallway (unlike many hostels, which are in the room) and there are many individual ones available on my floor. The beds are comfy. Big kitchen area with lots of seating. Continental breakfast was ok. The hostel hosted a trivia ..."

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024

HI Boston - Hostel
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is ฿5,182 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
฿5,182
฿7,232 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,008 reviews)
"Knowing were restaurants are."

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
The Dagny Boston
The Dagny Boston
4 out of 5
89 Broad Street, Boston, MA
The price is ฿4,923 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
฿4,923
฿6,730 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,095 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay in Boston!"

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2024

The Dagny Boston
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA
The price is ฿3,537 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
฿3,537
฿5,515 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this historic hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,285 reviews)
"No water in the room which is unusual for Hilton .Coffee pot did not work. No glassware. Room was quite spacious however. Room was quite spacious"

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
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Other neighbourhoods around Theatre District

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Chinatown

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Theatres and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Chinatown, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Chinatown Station.

Chinatown
Theatre District which includes night scenes and signage

Bay Village

While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Blue Man Group and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.

Bay Village
Beacon Hill showing landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(3 area reviews)

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Boston Common or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

Beacon Hill
Downtown Boston which includes a city and night scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Boston

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Massacre Site and Old State House, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Boston
Massachusetts which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a city

Government Center

If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Center Plaza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.

Government Center
Back Bay featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5(192 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Back Bay

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