The dates when Boston hotels fill up and prices jump: Boston Marathon weekend, university graduations in May, the Head of the Charles in October and big Fenway and Gillette concerts. Check here before you pick your travel dates.
Wed Dec 30 – Fri Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.
April 2027
Mon Apr 19Boston Marathon 2027 · Big event The world's oldest annual marathon, run on Patriots' Day from Hopkinton to Boylston Street. Free to watch along the course.
December 2027
Thu Dec 30 – Sat Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.
Questions and answers
When are Boston hotels most expensive?
On Boston Marathon weekend in April, college graduation weekends in May, fall foliage season and the Head of the Charles regatta in October. Winter is cheapest.
How do I find a cheaper week in Boston?
Avoid the dates on this page, and prefer Sunday to Thursday nights; weekends cost more almost every week of the year.
Dates come from the organizers; we check them regularly.
