Five hotels within 0.6 miles of Boston Symphony Hall, ranked by walking distance. All are bookable properties verified operating in 2026, covering mid-range through five-star segments in the Back Bay and Fenway-Kenmore neighborhoods.
How we ranked these hotels near Boston Symphony Hall
Walking distance from the hall's front entrance at 301 Massachusetts Ave drives the order. We calculated walk times at 20 minutes per mile, the standard urban pedestrian pace, and rounded to the nearest whole minute. Where two hotels fall within 0.1 miles of each other, the higher star rating moves up. Verified sustainability credentials break any remaining tie.
All five hotels are within an 11-minute walk of the hall, so you can walk back after the show while everyone else waits for a car. The list was limited to bookable hotels with a physical street address in Back Bay or Fenway-Kenmore, no apartments or short-term rentals.
Quick comparison: hotels near Boston Symphony Hall
| Hotel | Stars | Walk to hall | Guest rating | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston | 5 | 5 min (0.26 mi) | 9.4 | LEED Silver certified building |
| Sheraton Boston Hotel | 4 | 6 min (0.32 mi) | 8.2 | Marriott Serve 360 program |
| The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay | 4 | 7 min (0.33 mi) | 9.0 | None verified |
| citizenM Boston Back Bay | 4 | 8 min (0.41 mi) | 9.0 | BREEAM certified building |
| Courtyard Boston Copley Square | 3 | 11 min (0.56 mi) | 9.2 | Marriott Serve 360 program |
Getting to Boston Symphony Hall from these hotels
- The MBTA Green Line E branch stops at Symphony station on Huntington Avenue, one block from the hall's main entrance. From any of these hotels you can walk or take one stop.
- Post-show rideshare pickup on Massachusetts Avenue backs up after major performances. Walking back to your hotel is faster than waiting for a car if you are within 0.25 miles.
- citizenM Boston Back Bay has no on-site parking. The Prudential Center garage, which has an entrance on Belvidere Street, is a public option near the hall.
- The box office is in the Symphony Hall lobby at 301 Massachusetts Avenue, a 5 to 6-minute walk from the Four Seasons and Sheraton on Dalton Street.
Neighborhood context: Back Bay and the Huntington Avenue arts corridor
The five hotels on this list are in two overlapping Boston neighborhoods. The Sheraton and Four Seasons share the block where Back Bay meets the Prudential Center complex on Dalton Street, putting guests within sight of the Hynes Convention Center and a short walk from Copley Square.
The Colonnade is on Huntington Avenue itself, the same street as the hall and the Museum of Fine Arts. citizenM is on Newbury Street, near the Hynes Convention Center. The Courtyard Boston Copley Square anchors the Exeter Street end of Back Bay, closer to Copley Square and the Boston Public Library.
All five locations are close to Newbury Street retail and dining, and the Green Line E branch at Symphony station connects you to the rest of the city in minutes.
The hotels
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
1 DALTON STREET, Boston
9.4320 reviews
The hotel is LEED Silver certified by the US Green Building Council.5 min walk to Hynes Convention Center (Green Line B/Green Line C/Green Line D)
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Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street, Boston
8.21,793 reviews
Covered by Marriott's Serve 360 sustainability program.4 min walk to Hynes Convention Center (Green Line B/Green Line C/Green Line D)
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The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, Boston
9.0537 reviews
3 min walk to Prudential (Green Line E)A 9.0 guest rating and a rooftop pool, 0.33 miles from the hall on Huntington Avenue, the same street as the venue
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citizenM Boston Back Bay
408 Newbury Street, Boston
9.04,257 reviews
The building holds BREEAM certification, covering energy, water and responsible material sourcing.6 min walk to Hynes Convention Center (Green Line B/Green Line C/Green Line D)
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Courtyard Boston Copley Square
88 Exeter Street, Boston
9.2286 reviews
Participates in Marriott's Serve 360 program, which tracks energy and water consumption at the property level and sets annual reduction targets.2 min walk to Copley (Green Line B/Green Line C/Green Line D)
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Boston Symphony Hall?＋
The Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street is the closest option at 0.26 miles, about a 5-minute walk. The Sheraton Boston Hotel at 39 Dalton Street is next at 0.32 miles, about 6 minutes.
Can you walk from these hotels to Boston Symphony Hall?＋
Yes. All five hotels are within an 11-minute walk of the hall's entrance at 301 Massachusetts Ave. The Four Seasons and Sheraton on Dalton Street are 5 to 6 minutes on foot. The Courtyard Boston Copley Square at the far end of the list is about an 11-minute walk.
What MBTA station is closest to Boston Symphony Hall?＋
Symphony station on the Green Line E branch is on Huntington Avenue, about a 2-minute walk from the hall's main entrance. If you are coming from Back Bay hotels near the Prudential Center, the Prudential station on the same E branch is also convenient.
Is there parking near Boston Symphony Hall?＋
citizenM Boston Back Bay has no on-site parking, so ask the other hotels about parking before you book. The Prudential Center garage, which has an entrance on Belvidere Street, is a public option for concert nights.
Which of these hotels has the best guest rating?＋
The Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street leads with a 9.4 guest rating. The Courtyard Boston Copley Square follows at 9.2, and both The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay and citizenM Boston Back Bay score 9.0.
Are any of these hotels eco-certified?＋
Two hotels on this list carry verified building certifications. The Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street holds LEED Silver certification, and citizenM Boston Back Bay holds BREEAM certification. The Sheraton and Courtyard participate in Marriott's portfolio-wide sustainability programs.
