Cheap Flights to Boston from the UK

In short, no. As long as you’re staying for less than 90 days and are just travelling (not working or studying), you don’t need a visa. You will need to apply online for an ESTA (a visa waiver) before arriving though. If you’re studying abroad or working, make sure to check into specific visa requirements.

To be close to all the action, stay in downtown Boston, near Back Bay or Fenway. Of course, these areas tend to be a bit more expensive as well. Staying just outside of the city, say, in Cambridge or Brookline, will keep you just a short subway ride away from the city while also saving you some money. There are plenty of hotel options to choose from and, of course, Airbnb is available too.

Boston’s a compact city, with the main downtown easily explorable on foot or via the subway (aka “the T”). If you’re feeling adventurous, rent a bike like Lime Bikes or Blue Bikes for a brisk bike ride around town or along the Charles River. If you’re traveling outside of the city, local buses and subway lines are a cheap option, or you can call an Uber.

Definitely! Boston’s generally quite safe, although you should exercise normal city precautions, like being cautious at night and staying in populated areas. Solo travellers will find loads to do in Boston and many public spaces and events to meet other travellers, from local walking tours to outdoor concerts and more. Boston has a large student population too, which means plenty of other young people in the city.