Boston's rooftop scene is shaped by the harbour and the Charles River. The 10 below cover Back Bay, Downtown and the Seaport.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Boston
01 · Boston
Envoy Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Harbor view
On top of the Envoy Hotel. Direct view of the harbour and downtown Boston.
Order: A signature cocktail with the harbour
02 · Boston
Seaport
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
At the Envoy Hotel. Modern Seaport rooftop with sweeping panoramic views.
Order: A modernist signature
03 · Boston
Prudential Center
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52nd floor · Restaurant + bar
On the 52nd floor of the Prudential Center. The highest bar in Boston.
Order: A martini at the panorama
04 · Boston
Theatre District
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
On top of the Revere Hotel. Casual rooftop with downtown views.
Order: A spritz at sunset
05 · Boston
Seaport
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
On top of Yotel Boston. Pool deck with Seaport view.
Order: A pool-side cocktail
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06 · Boston
Bostonian
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
Casual hotel rooftop near Faneuil Hall. Walk-in friendly.
Order: A craft beer with the city view
07 · Boston
Four Seasons
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Hotel terrace · Polished
At the Four Seasons Boston. Polished hotel terrace with Public Garden views.
Order: A perfect Manhattan
08 · Boston
Hampton Inn
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
Casual hotel rooftop with sweeping Boston views.
Order: A house cocktail at sunset
09 · Boston
Boston Harbor Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Harbor
On top of the Boston Harbor Hotel. Direct harbour view.
Order: A signature with the harbour view
10 · Boston
Hyatt Regency
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
On top of Hyatt Regency Boston. Modern rooftop with central Boston views.
Order: A signature with the panorama
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How Boston uses elevation
Lookout Rooftop and Top of the Hub are essential. Most peak between 6 and 9 PM in summer.
