Perhaps the most important thing for a gay traveler to know about Boston is
that it is a tolerant city. Like many cities of its size,
Boston has a large gay community. Therefore, there are plenty of hotels, clubs and
bars within the city of Boston that cater to a gay clientele.
The South End, directly behind Back Bay, is an emerging neighborhood with its gentrified Brownstones, eclectic individuals and growing gay community.
Nearby Cambridge has a high population of gay individuals. Central Square (the area between Harvard and MIT) is a recently touted hangout for lesbians. Gay folk will surely find a few restaurants and bars in this section as well. Cambridge has a number of hotels, which are usually lower in price than those situated in Boston.
The following are gay-friendly digs in Boston: Victoria Bed and Breakfast (women only); Clarendon Square B&B, Eliot and Pickett Houses (Beacon Hill); 463 Beacon Street and Oasis Guesthouse.
If you're looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night, visit Buzz (Stuart Street), which
is one of the best gay dance clubs in Boston.
Lansdowne Street, situated in the shadow of Fenway Park, is another area where dance clubs and bars are prominent. The clientele of these clubs vary depending on the night of the week and the type of music played. Saturday night is gay night at Avalon. Howard Johnson at Kenmore Square is nearby and is also adjacent to Boston University.
