What is on Boylston Street in Boston?

Boylston Street in Boston is a landmark boulevard running through Back Bay and Copley Square, home to the Boston Marathon finish line, the Boston Public Library, and the Prudential Center, blending iconic sights, upscale shopping, and great dining just steps from Newbury Guest House.

Landmarks & culture

Start at Copley Square, where the Boston Marathon finish line stripes Boylston near the Library. The Boston Public Library (McKim Building) anchors the square at 700 Boylston St, about a six-minute walk from Newbury Guest House, offering exhibitions, reading rooms, and a stunning courtyard.

Head west to the Prudential Center at 800 Boylston St, a shopping/dining hub and home to View Boston, the 360° observation experience with sweeping city views. A block farther is the Hynes Convention Center at 900 Boylston St, a frequent host of festivals and major events.

From spring through fall, don’t miss the Boston Open Market, local makers and artists set up each Saturday along the Boylston Street entrance to the Boston Public Garden, adding an artsy, community feel to the stroll.

Shopping & strolling

Boylston pairs national retailers with destination boutiques inside the Prudential Center, while parallel Newbury Street (a minute away) concentrates high-end fashion and galleries in classic brownstones. It’s all flat, walkable, and bike-friendly, with wide sidewalks and easy access to Green Line stations at Copley and Hynes.

Where to eat on Boylston

Classic Back Bay dining lines the avenue. For seafood, Atlantic Fish Company (761 Boylston) is a longtime favorite. Steak lovers head to Abe & Louie’s (793 Boylston) or The Capital Grille (900 Boylston, inside Hynes). Inside the Prudential, Eataly Boston offers Italian marketplaces, counters, and restaurants.

Other casual spots and cafés dot the length of the street, plus bars for post-Marathon toasts near the finish line. On game or concert nights, the energy spills out onto the sidewalks, especially around Copley and the Pru.

Why our guests love it

Staying at Newbury Guest House puts you in the heart of it all: the Library and Marathon finish area are just around the corner; Prudential Center and Hynes are a short walk; and the Public Garden and market are right at the Boylston edge. Whether you’re here for shopping, a show, or a morning run to the finish line, Boylston Street is your easy, walkable gateway to Boston’s best.

Quick highlights on Boylston Street

• Boston Marathon finish line at Copley Square.
• Boston Public Library , 700 Boylston St.
• Prudential Center & View Boston , 800 Boylston St.
• Hynes Convention Center , 900 Boylston St.
• Boston Open Market (seasonal) at the Boylston entrance to the Public Garden.
• Atlantic Fish (761), Abe & Louie’s (793), The Capital Grille (900).

When you’re done exploring Boylston, wander one block over to Newbury Street for gallery-hopping, café breaks, and some of the city’s most photogenic brownstones, then stroll back to your room at Newbury Guest House.