Very few hotels sit within the actual boundaries of Boston's North End, the waterfront neighborhood centered around Hanover Street and Salem Street. Both hotels on this list were selected for their location inside the neighborhood, along with strong guest ratings and overall stay quality. Every property here is physically located inside the North End itself.
How we picked these hotels
The North End is a small, dense neighborhood, and most hotels marketed as 'near the North End' are physically in the Waterfront, Downtown, or Faneuil Hall districts. To make this list, a hotel must have a street address that falls within the North End's geographic boundaries: roughly the area bounded by Commercial Street to the north, Atlantic Avenue to the south and west, and the harbor to the east, centered on Hanover Street and Salem Street.
Only two hotels clear that bar: Bricco Suites at 241 Hanover Street and Boston Yacht Haven at 87 Commercial Wharf. Both sit squarely inside the neighborhood. All other candidates on the list fall in adjacent districts and are excluded here. If you want options in those nearby areas, we have a separate page for hotels near Faneuil Hall and Boston Waterfront hotels.
North End hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | Nearest MBTA | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricco Suites | 4 | 8.6 | Haymarket (Green/Orange, 5 min) | None verified |
| Boston Yacht Haven | 4 | 9.7 | Aquarium (Blue, 6 min) | None verified |
Getting around the North End
- Haymarket station (Green and Orange Lines) is a 5-minute walk from Hanover Street properties and drops you directly into the broader downtown transit network.
- Aquarium station (Blue Line) is the closest stop for Commercial Wharf properties, roughly 6 minutes on foot.
- The neighborhood has no dedicated parking garage, so guests driving in should book a hotel that offers parking or plan to use the nearby Parcel 7 garage on Congress Street.
- The Paul Revere House on North Square is a 3-minute walk from most Hanover Street addresses. Old North Church on Salem Street adds another 2 minutes.
What to expect in the North End
Boston's oldest neighborhood is a tight grid of Italian restaurants, cafés, and Freedom Trail landmarks where you'll do far more walking than driving. With only a couple of true hotels inside its boundaries, staying here means booking early and accepting smaller, character-driven properties over big-box convention space. The waterfront, Faneuil Hall, and the Aquarium are all a short stroll away — see our hotels near Quincy Market for nearby alternatives.
The hotels
Bricco Suites
241 Hanover Street, Boston
8.61,082 reviews
5 min walk to Haymarket (Green Line/Orange Line)Bricco Suites earns its place as the mid-range-to-upscale option on this list with a 4-star rating, a guest score of 8.6, and a confirmed address at 241 Hanover Street, placing it at the geographic and cultural center of the North End
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Boston Yacht Haven
87 Commercial Wharf, Boston
9.7801 reviews
6 min walk to Aquarium (Blue Line)With a guest score of 9.7, the highest of any hotel on this list, and a confirmed address at 87 Commercial Wharf inside the North End's waterfront edge, Boston Yacht Haven offers the top-rated stay in the neighborhood
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Frequently asked questions
How many hotels are physically located in the North End?＋
Two hotels have confirmed addresses inside the North End's boundaries: Bricco Suites at 241 Hanover Street and Boston Yacht Haven at 87 Commercial Wharf. Most hotels marketed as 'near the North End' are in adjacent neighborhoods such as the Waterfront, Faneuil Hall, or Downtown.
Which MBTA stations serve the North End?＋
Haymarket station on the Green and Orange Lines is the closest stop for properties on or near Hanover Street, typically a 5-minute walk. Aquarium station on the Blue Line is closer to Commercial Wharf properties, around 6 minutes on foot.
What is the highest-rated hotel in the North End?＋
Boston Yacht Haven at 87 Commercial Wharf holds a guest score of 9.7, the highest of any confirmed North End property on this list.
Are there budget hotels in the North End?＋
The North End has very limited hotel inventory, and both confirmed properties are 4-star. For budget options, the closest alternatives are in the adjacent Waterfront and Downtown districts. We have a separate page covering a wider range of price points across central Boston.
How far is the North End from Logan Airport?＋
Logan International Airport is roughly 2 miles from the North End. The Blue Line from Aquarium station connects to Airport station in about 10 minutes, making it one of the faster airport connections in central Boston.
Do North End hotels have on-site gyms?＋
Neither Bricco Suites nor Boston Yacht Haven lists a confirmed on-site gym. Guests looking for fitness facilities should ask the hotel about any nearby partnership arrangements with local gyms before booking.
