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Pet-friendly hotels in central Boston, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 14 of the 34 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before you book. This selection covers Downtown, the Waterfront, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the Theater District and the Seaport. Cambridge across the Charles River and Fenway are separate selections.

Back Bay: boston’s easiest all-round choice, especially for a first visit. Beacon Hill and Boston Common: choose historic streets and park access over a late-night scene. Theater District and Chinatown: stay for shows, Chinatown meals and evenings that run later. Seaport District: best for conventions and contemporary waterfront evenings, not old-Boston immersion.

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Pet-friendly hotels in central Boston, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before you book. This selection covers Downtown, the Waterfront, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the Theater District and the Seaport. Cambridge across the Charles River and Fenway are separate selections.

Compound search: pet-friendly hotels, located in central Boston (Downtown, the Waterfront, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the Theater District and the Seaport); check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Back Bay; Beacon Hill & Boston Common; Theater District & Chinatown; Seaport District. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (14 of 34 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Back Bay: Boston’s easiest all-round choice, especially for a first visit. Typical $572 a night. Subway: Green Line at Copley, Arlington and Hynes.
  • Beacon Hill & Boston Common: Choose historic streets and park access over a late-night scene. Typical $549 a night. Subway: Red Line at Charles/MGH and Park Street, Green at Park Street.
  • Theater District & Chinatown: Stay for shows, Chinatown meals and evenings that run later. Typical $493 a night. Subway: Orange Line at Chinatown and Tufts Medical Center, Green at Boylston, Red at nearby Downtown Crossing.
  • Seaport District: Best for conventions and contemporary waterfront evenings, not old-Boston immersion. Typical $470 a night. Subway: SL1, SL2 and SL3 buses serve Courthouse and World Trade Center.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel — 4-star, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

2. Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill — 3-star, Wyndham

3. Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel — 4-star, Hilton

4. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

5. Hyatt Regency Boston — 4-star, Hyatt Regency

6. Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District — 3-star, Aloft Hotels

More hotels in the area (28)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel, Back Bay
    #1 of 6 · Back Bay

    Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel

    4-star · Sheraton Hotels and Resorts

    $171a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A practical Hynes-connected base with renovated rooms and an indoor saltwater pool. You accept uneven service and problem handling, plus some room noise. 25 minutes' walk to Boston Public Garden.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $341 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill, Beacon Hill & Boston Common
    #2 of 6 · Beacon Hill & Boston Common

    Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill

    3-star · Wyndham

    $177a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A practical Mass General base carried by its walkable location and helpful front-desk staff. You accept hospital construction noise, dated rooms, and inconsistent housekeeping. 15 minutes' walk to Boston Common, 15 minutes' walk to Boston Public Garden.

    $38/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $460 vs $535 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $354 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Back Bay
    #3 of 6 · Back Bay

    Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel

    4-star · Hilton

    $178a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A cheaper historic sightseeing base near the parks with helpful staff and a substantial fitness club. You accept some tiny rooms and bathrooms, variable noise, and destination charge. Six minutes' walk to Boston Public Garden, ten minutes' walk to Boston Common.

    $21/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $422 vs $464 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $356 all in for 2 nights, of which $82 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown, Theater District & Chinatown
    #4 of 6 · Theater District & Chinatown

    Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $186a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A practical theater-and-concert base close to Chinatown, the Common and transit. You accept compact rooms, limited storage, and late-night club noise. Ten minutes' walk to Boston Common, ten minutes' walk to Boston Public Garden.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $371 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hyatt Regency Boston, Theater District & Chinatown
    #5 of 6 · Theater District & Chinatown

    Hyatt Regency Boston

    4-star · Hyatt Regency

    $208a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A dependable downtown family base with spacious rooms, helpful staff and an indoor pool. You accept destination fee, paid parking, and some dated furnishings. Seven minutes' walk to Boston Common, 15 minutes' walk to Boston Public Garden.

    $5/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $415 vs $424 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $415 all in for 2 nights, of which $70 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District, Seaport District
    #6 of 6 · Seaport District

    Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District

    3-star · Aloft Hotels

    $216a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A sociable convention base with friendly staff, lobby games and an indoor saltwater pool. You accept air-conditioning noise, destination fee, and paid breakfast.

    $7/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Axel $328 vs $342 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $433 all in for 2 nights, of which $50 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

14 of 34 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston · Back Bay · 4-star$153/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $730 vs $1,037 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. The Dagny Boston · Downtown · 4-star$143/night less than Expedia (29%)

    Axel $688 vs $974 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. Revere Hotel Boston Common · Theater District · 4-star$86/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $715 vs $887 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown · Theater District · 3-star$47/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $479 vs $574 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill · Beacon Hill · 3-star$38/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $460 vs $535 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. The Westin Boston Seaport District · Seaport District · 4-star$33/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $430 vs $497 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. Staypineapple, A Delightful Hotel, South End · Back Bay · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $323 vs $357 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. Hotel AKA Boston Common · Beacon Hill · 4-star$23/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $437 vs $483 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

28 more
  1. 1. The Dagny Boston · Downtown · 4-star$143/night less than Expedia (29%)$220Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown · Theater District · 3-star$47/night less than Expedia (17%)$220Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Moxy Boston Downtown · Theater District · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (6%)$222Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Revere Hotel Boston Common · Theater District · 4-star$86/night less than Expedia (19%)$225Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Staypineapple, A Delightful Hotel, South End · Back Bay · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (10%)$229Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Omni Parker House · Beacon Hill · 4-star$4/night less than Booking.com (2%)$229Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel · Back Bay · 4-star$243Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. Hotel AKA Boston Common · Beacon Hill · 4-star$23/night less than Expedia (10%)$249Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Element Boston Seaport District · Seaport District · 3-star$254Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Seaport Hotel® Boston · Seaport District · 4-star$290Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. The Westin Boston Seaport District · Seaport District · 4-star$33/night less than Expedia (13%)$294Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay · Back Bay · 4-star$306Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston · Back Bay · 4-star$153/night less than Expedia (30%)$316Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport · Seaport District · 5-star$321Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Hotel Indigo Boston Garden · Beacon Hill · 4-star$327Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown/Seaport · Seaport District · 3-star$369Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection · Seaport District · 4-star$19/night less than Expedia (6%)$371Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. InterContinental Boston by IHG · Downtown · 5-star$396Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. The Eliot Hotel · Back Bay · 4-star$399Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. Boston Harbor Hotel · Downtown · 5-star$408Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. The Whitney Hotel · Beacon Hill · 4-star$422Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. Canopy By Hilton Boston Downtown · Downtown · 4-star$446Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. The Liberty, a Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston · Beacon Hill · 5-star$457Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. The Langham, Boston · Downtown · 5-star$507Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston · Theater District · 5-star$510Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  26. 26. XV Beacon · Beacon Hill · 5-star$642Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  27. 27. Four Seasons Hotel Boston · Theater District · 5-star$745Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  28. 28. Mandarin Oriental, Boston · Back Bay · 5-star$840Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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