Boston Travel Forum

hi,

my friends and i are planning to visit boston for the july 4th long weekend but instead of driving from philadelphia to boston we just thought of taking the amtrak....

can someone please suggest an affordable place to stay near the BOS (South Station, MA (BOS)) amtrak station? that station is in downtown boston, right? actually don't know which stations in boston should we choose but i thought choosing downtown is where most of the boston life is that's why we chose that station(or maybe im wrong?)

a hotel close to tourist spots would be nice too (we're thinking of getting a boston city pass)...

thanks so much in advance!

check www.hotels.com for surrent deals

we styed at the Taj for $99 - typically $400

bargains everywhere - try to stay near the Boston Commons -

I stay at the Doubletree near the Medical Center orange line station.
http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/BOSCODT-Doubletree-Hotel-Boston-Downtown-Massachusetts/directions.do

The photo shows the bay, but it's not near the bay. It's only one metro stop away from Copley, and a few steps from the station. I've stayed there often.

You can take the metro to/from the airport (there is one change of trains) - but the location is great because you can get everywhere. Not the prettiest neighborhood, but there are many chinese restaurants if you get in later at night that will be open. (later = 9 Pm)

Here's a link to the metro:
http://www.mbta.com/

July 4 weekend is a very popular time to visit Boston, so it's really not possible to avoid paying premium prices for hotels.

Check this advice about using Priceline with the help of BetterBidding:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60745-i48-k1217681-l7324916-Hotels_on_Priceline-Boston_Massachusetts.html#7324916