Back Bay

Quick Comments:   Fashionable, Shopping, Cafes, Expensive

Public Transportation:   Green and Orange Line trains, and buses

The Back Bay has some of the most exclusive and expensive real estate in Boston. In the heart of the city, the Back Bay offers both urban excitement and natural beauty.

It is a convenient place to live, and its many benefits include Newbury Street, Boylston Street, and Commonwealth Avenue, which have unique shops, trendy restaurants, and vintage homes, making the Back Bay an extremely fashionable destination for Boston residents and visitors. Visitors are sure to enjoy a delicious pastry and cappuccino on the patio of one of the many lovely cafés. With its rows of historic homes and great shopping, Back Bay is an elegant, expensive, and exciting place to live.

It’s close to the Public Garden, Boston Common Park, and the Charles River. It’s also home to The Fens, a large park area with gardens and sports fields.

It is recommended that you rent/lease an apartment in this neighborhood after you arrive in the U.S. and can evaluate the area.