What's Dorchester Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Dorchester, especially its restaurants. You can take some time to enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's museums. Explore the campus and area around University of Massachusetts Boston and Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate. There's plenty more to see, including John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and Dorchester Shores Reservation.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Dorchester?
We have 112 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top places to stay in Dorchester:
Home2 Suites by Hilton Boston South Bay
Hotel with restaurant, 24-hour fitness center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Courtyard by Marriott Boston-South Boston
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Cafe • Garden • Attentive staff
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside
Suburban hotel with restaurant, bar- Free area shuttle • 24-hour fitness center • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Boston Lodge and Suites
Family-friendly hotel- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Ramada by Wyndham Boston
- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
How to Get to Dorchester
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Dorchester
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Dorchester
- Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial), 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Dorchester
Getting to Dorchester on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Fields Corner Station
- Four Corners/Geneva Ave Station
- Shawmut Station
Things to See and Do in and around Dorchester
What to See in Dorchester
- University of Massachusetts Boston
- Dorchester Shores Reservation
- Massachusetts Bay
- Adams/King Playground
- Edward Kennedy Institute for the US Senate
Things to Do in Dorchester
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
- Boston Winery
- Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum