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Pet-Friendly Hotels in Boston

Compact historic neighborhoods, waterfront walks and easy day trips around New England.

Traveling to Boston with a Pet

Boston rewards travelers who like to walk. Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the Common and the waterfront can be combined into a mostly car-free itinerary, which is convenient when you are traveling with a dog that needs frequent breaks.

Always verify the pet policy directly with the hotel before you book. Fees, pet limits, accepted animal types and rules about leaving pets unattended can change by property and room type.

Where to Stay

  • Back Bay for brownstones, shopping and access to the Charles River
  • Beacon Hill and Downtown for historic sightseeing
  • Seaport for newer hotels and waterfront walks

Pet-Friendly Hotel Starting Points

Kimpton pet-friendly hotels

Kimpton operates pet-friendly hotels in the Boston area.

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Best Western pet-friendly hotels

Useful for comparing additional pet-friendly properties around Greater Boston.

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Tips for a Better Trip

  • Cobblestones and winter salt can be hard on paws; pack protection if conditions call for it.
  • Use parks for decompression after crowded historic areas.
  • Check hotel parking costs before bringing a car into central Boston.

Before You Leave Home

Keep vaccination information, identification and your veterinarian's contact details easy to reach. For interstate travel, the USDA notes that individual states and territories can set animal-health requirements, so check the rules for your destination when planning a longer trip. USDA interstate pet travel information.

More Boston Travel Planning

For general destination information, events and visitor planning, see the official or primary visitor resource for Boston. You can also review our pet travel checklist, flying with pets guide and pet-friendly hotel chain guide.