Fenway–Kenmore, MA

Boston

Kenmore Square showing street scenes
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum featuring a garden and heritage elements
Kenmore Square which includes a statue or sculpture
Kenmore Square which includes heritage elements and signage
Kenmore Square featuring outdoor art
Pretty parks and gracious townhouses anchor this historic neighborhood known for arts and culture, professional baseball, higher education and history.

Fenway-Kenmore is a romantic section of downtown Boston that reveals the city’s history and culture. Admire rows of townhouses and imposing museums lining peaceful neighborhood streets and imagine a 19th-century scene populated by artists and patrons.

Start in The Fens, an elegant park featuring ecologically important marshes along the riverbank, plus a pleasant rose garden. The park was built in the 1890s as part of the Emerald Necklace, a chain of green spaces designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Wander along narrow paths in the lively community allotments and admire the creativity of local gardeners.

Designed simultaneously with the park system, this gracious neighborhood was intended to attract Boston’s wealthiest socialite. The Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum resides in the mansion of one such magnate, an art collector and philanthropist. Tour this perennial visitor favorite, full of priceless paintings and artifacts, and the site of an infamous 1990 art heist.

For more world-class art, walk several blocks to the Museum of Fine Arts, particularly well-known for its American collections. Nearby, the public college MassArt trains present-day inheritors of this artistic tradition, with ground-floor galleries often featuring the works of talented students.

Visual art shares the spotlight with music in this creative neighborhood, which has several institutions devoted to both education and performance. Wander past the New England Conservatory of Music and listen for the sounds of the talented students at work, then head to Jordan Hall to hear world-class performers play classical music or jazz. For more laid-back modern offerings, check out the nearby House of Blues, a favorite stop for touring pop and rock bands.

For the ultimate neighborhood experience, see Red Sox opponents battle the Green Monster at professional baseball’s Fenway Park. Mingle with Boston University students at Kenmore Square.

Combine an excursion to Fenway-Kenmore with a walk through the Emerald Necklace park system. The neighborhood is connected to the rest of the city via ample bus lines, subways and trolleys. Walk easily from here to Boston’s Back Bay.


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Fenway–Kenmore Hotel Deals

citizenM Boston Back Bay
citizenM Boston Back Bay
4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
$164 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$191 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,354 reviews)
"You can’t beat the location and functionality of this hotel. The layout is a little funky with having to take 2 elevators to get to your room but the large common area you get to from the first elevator, great bar/breakfast, rooftop patio and gym make up for any odd elevator situation. The room is ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
The Verb Hotel
The Verb Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA
$209 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$243 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,748 reviews)
Baseball getaway
"The adverb is the perfect hotel for a family attending Red Sox games. The location in relation to Fenway Park is unbeatable and the staff is top notch. The pool is perfect on hot days and the restaurant is a great place to grab a bite to eat. Will definitely be back in the future."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

The Verb Hotel
Hilton Boston Back Bay
Hilton Boston Back Bay
4 out of 5
40 Dalton St, Boston, MA
$223 nightly
The price is $260 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$260 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,130 reviews)
"The location was perfect!"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Hilton Boston Back Bay
Oasis Guest House
Oasis Guest House
2.5 out of 5
22 Edgerly Road, Boston, MA
$156 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$179 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,197 reviews)
"Easy check in, quiet, and a ten minute walk to Fenway Park."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Oasis Guest House
Hotel Commonwealth
Hotel Commonwealth
4.5 out of 5
500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
$359 nightly
The price is $418 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$418 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,642 reviews)
Can’t wait to stay again
"Very friendly check in staff member Nick, even upgraded our room for us so we had a view of Fenway Park! Was also given the option to check in 3 hours early for a small fee which was fine and worth it"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Hotel Commonwealth
Maverick Suites at 28 Fenway
Maverick Suites at 28 Fenway
3 out of 5
28 Fenway, Boston, MA
$204 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$235 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (233 reviews)
"The property was located within a short walking distance to Fenway Park, Isabella Gardner Museum and a ton of restaurants/bars! We requested an early check-in with they made very easy! I would recommend Maverick Suites!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Maverick Suites at 28 Fenway
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Fenway–Kenmore

Prudential Tower featuring a high rise building, a city and skyline

Prudential - St. Botolph

While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.

Prudential - St. Botolph
Back Bay featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5(3,595 area reviews)

Victorian brownstone homes and cultural institutions like the Boston Public Library define this area. Shop at Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and Copley Place, or explore sights like Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower.

Back Bay
An old church has been hollowed out and is being prepped for renovation.

South End

4/5(530 area reviews)

South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

South End
Back Bay featuring a city

Back Bay East

While you're in Back Bay East, take in top sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.

Back Bay East
Samuel Adams Brewery featuring interior views

Roxbury

3.5/5(14 area reviews)

Get to know Roxbury and its many features like its museums and cafes. You might want to explore sights like Samuel Adams Brewery and Franklin Park Zoo, and you can jump on the metro at Jackson Square Station or Stony Brook Station to get around the city.

Roxbury
Theatre District which includes signage and night scenes

Bay Village

While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.

Bay Village


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