What's Dorchester like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Dorchester, especially its restaurants. You can take some time to enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's museums. Plan a fun excursion to Boston Winery and Adams/King Playground. 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 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' top places to stay in Dorchester:
Home2 Suites by Hilton Boston South Bay
Hotel with restaurant and 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Courtyard by Marriott Boston-South Boston
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Cafe • Garden • Attentive staff
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside
Suburban hotel with restaurant and bar- Free local area shuttle • 24-hour fitness centre • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Boston Lodge and Suites
Family-friendly hotel- Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Garden
Ramada by Wyndham Boston
- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 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 the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood 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