What are the Gay Friendly Hotels in Boston?
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Boston's best gay-friendly hotels are clustered near the South End, Back Bay, and Downtown — all within easy reach of the city's LGBTQ+ nightlife and neighborhoods.
South End
- Staypineapple, A Delightful Hotel, South End — European-style boutique hotel right in the heart of the South End, walking distance to Club Café, Trophy Room, and Cathedral Station
- The Chandler Inn — Gay-friendly boutique hotel in the South End with staff trained to welcome LGBTQ+ travelers
- Encore Bed and Breakfast — Acclaimed 19th-century home in the South End popular with gay travelers
Downtown & Back Bay
- W Boston — Stylish luxury hotel in the Theater District, steps from Bay Village and the South End
- Moxy Boston Downtown — Trendy Marriott boutique hotel with a social lobby and downtown location
- AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown — Modern European-inspired hotel in downtown Boston
- DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Downtown — Reliable full-service hotel in the Theater District
- Found Hotel Boston Common — Budget-friendly hotel near Boston Common and the South End
- The Lenox Hotel (61 Exeter St) — Boutique luxury hotel in Back Bay, a short stroll from the South End's gay scene
Budget Option
- HI Boston Hostel — Clean, social hostel in the heart of downtown near Chinatown and the Theater District
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