What's Charlestown like?
In Charlestown, you may want to appreciate the historical sites and waterfront. Enjoy fun activities in the neighbourhood such as boating. Nature lovers can visit Boston National Historical Park and Winthrop Park. There's plenty more to see, including Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution Museum.
Where are the best places to stay in Charlestown?
We have 32 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below is our travellers' favourite accommodation option in Charlestown:
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf
Waterfront hotel with indoor pool and 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
How to get to Charlestown
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 2 mi (3.2 km) from Charlestown
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Charlestown
- Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field), 13 mi (20.9 km) from Charlestown
Getting to Charlestown on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Community College Station
- Sullivan Station
Things to see and do in and around Charlestown
What to see in Charlestown
- Bunker Hill Monument
- Charlestown Navy Yard
- Boston National Historical Park
- Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
- The Freedom Trail
Things to do near Charlestown:
- USS Constitution Museum (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Encore Boston Harbor (1.3 mi/2 km away)
- New England Aquarium (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
- Harvard Square (3 mi/4.9 km away)
- Museum of Science (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)