Known as ‘The Athens of America’, Boston is widely regarded as the birthplace of the nation. Home to umpteen architectural and cultural treasures, enchanting Ivy League Universities and a lovely New England landscape, this is a brilliant city for a weekend break with family and friends or as a couple. There is a tremendous choice of accommodation on offer, ranging from charming inns to slick city hotels, fit for a whole host of tastes and budgets. The best places to stay in Boston are lively, characterful and friendly — a glowing representation of their city.

The Hotel Guru guide to the best neighbourhoods in Boston for visitors is packed with useful tips and recommendations to help you choose where to stay in Boston for you, whether you’re here for Boston’s major historic sights, it’s elegant architecture, elegant culture, sporting buzz, great restaurants or live performances. Or, ideally, a combination of everything.