The Esplanade is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

1. The Esplanade

9.5
The Esplanade, Boston, MA
Park · Back Bay East · 80 tips and reviews

Ron J.Ron Jeramiah: Awesome park with paddle board rentals and peaceful views. Bathrooms are clean as well.

Tomáš C.Tomáš Cigánek: You have to visit this park. Beautiful view and calm surrounding bring you completly different thoughts than city center. :)

Tim G.Tim Gibeau: Great paths for running, walking, or biking. Plenty of grassy areas for kids and picnics. Beautiful views of the Charles.

The Lenox Hotel is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

2. The Lenox Hotel

9.0
61 Exeter Street at Boylston (at Boylston St), Boston, MA
Hotel · Prudential - St. Botolph · 55 tips and reviews

BostonTweetBostonTweet: The Lenox has the best smelling "public" hand soap in Boston. While you're there grab a great Guinness at Solas - upstairs is cozy and quiet.

Christopher H.Christopher Hartman: City Bar is great. Very quiet and secluded if you enjoy a good conversation. And the bartenders are friendly and attentive.

Benjamin 🚀Benjamin 🚀: I just spent another couple of truly fantastic days at the Lenox. From the charming & genuinely friendly staff, to the sumptuous rooms & toasty warm fireplaces it's always a pleasure to visit & stay.

Eliot Hotel is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

3. Eliot Hotel

7.8
370 Commonwealth Ave (at Massachusetts Ave), Boston, MA
Hotel · Back Bay West · 15 tips and reviews

CurbedCurbed: This boutique on Back Bay’s western borderlands always garners props for its quiet elegance. The 95-room inn is more than a half-century old. This might be the best boutique on a budget in Boston. Read more.

Shannon K.Shannon Kennedy: The staff is so friendly and the rooms clean and quiet.

AskMenAskMen: Todd Maul overhauled Clio & Uni's cocktail menus. The result is stunning: a lengthy list running the gamut from pre-Prohibition classics to authentic Tiki drinks to a raft of clever original creations Read more.

G2O Spa & Salon is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

4. G2O Spa & Salon

8.1
33 Exeter St, Boston, MA
Spa · Back Bay East · 20 tips and reviews

The Next Great Generation (Boston)The Next Great Generation (Boston): Quietly nestled on the spa’s top floor, the Skylight Hot Tub offers a view of blue sky during the day and stars at night as you soak. Read more.

Sabrina W.Sabrina Wong Spence: Try the Queso Frito Con Miel - Omg yum

Nathaniel D.Nathaniel Dean: Ask for Kaitlyn Explosion.

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

5. Maggiano's Little Italy

8.6
4 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Back Bay · 70 tips and reviews

Kerry K.Kerry Kedzierski: Best Way to Go is to be with 4 or more friends and family to get the Family Style Meals. Basically All You Can Eat. Completely Worth It and Plenty of Wine!

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Every Wednesday is Wine Wednesday at Maggianos with a tasting from 5 to 7pm (at the bar) along with complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Julie B.Julie Brezovar: Good atmosphere and food. Portions WAY to generous.

The Westin Copley Place, Boston is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

6. The Westin Copley Place, Boston

8.0
10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
Hotel · Prudential - St. Botolph · 61 tips and reviews

Alberto S.Alberto Sanchez: Here for a conference. Clean, quiet, and comfortable room makes for a great beginning and end to a long day. The smiles from staff and guests keeps the time away from home that much more tolerable.

CeCe C.CeCe Chanel: Rooms that end in 28 are king corrner rooms 2x the size.. No up grade...

FK F.FK Funderburke: Fantastic views

Boston Public Library - Leventhal Map Center is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

7. Boston Public Library - Leventhal Map Center

7.5
700 Boylston St (Dartmouth), Boston, MA
Art Gallery · Back Bay East · 10 tips and reviews

Birdie B.Birdie Bln: There's the garden restaurant.. Grab some food and sit in the atrium with a beautiful fountain.. Calm and beautiful place!!!

Boston Public LibraryBoston Public Library: Opening to the public on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 11:00am.

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: Don't expect much from their free internet, its basically useless.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

8. Trident Booksellers & Cafe

8.9
338 Newbury St (btwn Hereford St & Mass Ave), Boston, MA
Bookstore · Back Bay West · 310 tips and reviews

Natalia W.Natalia Widulinski: New upstairs section is great! Quieter atmosphere than downstairs. Check out the long table for some nice study space.

Taylor N.Taylor Ness: Would not recommend going on a Friday morning. Short on wait staff and a really busy restaurant ends up being an extra long meal. Normally quiet and quick.

AditiAditi: Tea menu is wonderful. Quiet cozy spot to come study

Barnes & Noble is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

9. Barnes & Noble

7.7
800 Boylston St (Prudential Center), Boston, MA
Bookstore · Prudential - St. Botolph · 39 tips and reviews

Manon K.Manon Klaassen: Sit on the floor in a quiet corner with a lot of books, and just browse! It's not easy to pick only one to buy..

Vincent D.Vincent De Wit: Piece and calm book store

Eileen C.Eileen Cham: check out the mural deco of the starbucks inside!

Farmer Horse Coffee is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

10. Farmer Horse Coffee

8.1
374 Massachusetts Ave (St Botolph Street), Boston, MA
Café · Prudential - St. Botolph · 13 tips and reviews

KathyKathy: Baristas are great, coffee is great and food is awesome. Great study spot and free wifi!!

David P.David Pimentel: Great cold brew here

Emma S.Emma Simpson: Very friendly staff :) great coffee!

Saltie Girl Seafood Bar is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

11. Saltie Girl Seafood Bar

9.0
281 Dartmouth St., Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Back Bay East · 56 tips and reviews

Barzillai G.Barzillai Ganya: 've salt in ye argh! and best peace!

Eric D.Eric Dallemagne: Inspired by Barcelona seafood spots, this Back Bay interpretation casts a wide net, serving #fish dishes dominated by a raw bar and shucking station. The allday menu is matched w/ refreshing cocktails

Viktoria M.Viktoria Modesta: Seafood is perfect. Oysters are amazing and the vinegar n chilly comes in amazing dropplet bottle. The whole thing service, wine is all top marks

Lucy Ethiopian Cafe is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

12. Lucy Ethiopian Cafe

7.8
334B Massachusetts Ave (at Huntington Ave), Boston, MA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 23 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Some of Boston's best Ethiopian food. Try the Che'che'bsa, vegetarian dishes with injera, peanut tea (that tastes like peanut butter pie), and fresh-pressed juices.

Stephen D.Stephen Deese: The Addis Combo is great.. Especially for you vegetarians out there!

Stephen D.Stephen Deese: The Lega Tips are fantastic!

Emack & Bolio's is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

13. Emack & Bolio's

7.9
290 Newbury St (btwn Gloucester & Hereford), Boston, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · Back Bay West · 27 tips and reviews

RimaRima: Best ice cream in the city. Try the passion fruit sorbet for something lighter but still sweet!

Clara B.Clara Bayarri: Bean town buzz ice cream is amazing

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: 1) Space Cake-Cake batter w/ shortbread & red velvet 2) Bleeding Hearts-Vanilla bean w/ raspberry swirl, white & dark choco raspberry truffles 3) Heaven-vanilla bean w/ marshmallow swirl & white chips

Bella Sante The SPA on Newbury is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

14. Bella Sante The SPA on Newbury

8.4
38 Newbury Street (Berkeley Street), Boston, MA
Spa · Back Bay East · 10 tips and reviews

lindsay kimlindsay kim: a city fav, better than Wellesley. delicious fruity waters and teas. 80 min deep tissue + steam room >> leave a new person...albeit one scented like a eucalyptus bomb. a must go every time in town!!

Tyler M.Tyler Muñoz: For the best aesthetician in Boston, make an appointment with Joslyn. My eyebrows have been thanking her for years.

LisaLisa: Most relaxing pedicure! Elena is awesome.

Mistral is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Back Bay, Boston.

15. Mistral

8.8
223 Columbus Ave (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 88 tips and reviews

Justin B.Justin Breton: Three must gets: dirty martini, beef tenderloin pizza with mashed potatoes and truffle oil and the tuna tartare. $$$$, but definitely worth it. Def. one of the best restaurants in Boston! #bostoneats

Nathaniel H.Nathaniel Hajian: Chateau de Sancerre wine is phenomenal. The tuna tartare is a lovely appetizer and goes well with the Sancerre.

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: Delicious duck entree -tender and on the bone instead of a fillet. Also enjoyed the profiteroles for dessert!