Global Services Your Stay

Boston is one of the most historic cities in the United States and is the global hub to the world’s leading hospitals and educational institutions such as Harvard University and MIT.

Hotels and short-term rentals

Many local hotels and inns offer discounts to the families of patients of Boston Children’s Hospital. If your stay will be longer than a week, we recommend a short-term rental in a local apartment.

• Homewood Suites by Hilton: 111 Boylston St., Brookline, MA 02445 +1-617-232-1487
• Hampton Inn & Suites: 811 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02118 +1-617-445-6400
• The Baldwin at Longwood Medical Centre: 49 Worthington St., Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 +1-617-879-1634
• The Inn at Longwood Medical: 342 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115 +1-617-731-4700
• Holiday Inn Boston-Brookline: 1200 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446 +1-617-277-1200
• The Verb Hotel: 1271 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215 +1-617-566-4500
• Beacon Inn: 1087 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446 +1-617-566-0088
• Sheraton Boston Hotel: 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199 +1-617-236-2000

Affordable accommodations

• Family Housing: Up to 35 families can qualify for shared living spaces for $30 per night including living room areas, a communal kitchen, shared private bathrooms, free internet access, free laundry facilities, wheelchair accessibility, and a 24-hour staff.
• Hospitality Homes: Provides temporary housing in volunteer host homes and other donated accommodations for families and friends of patients seeking care at Boston-area medical centers.
• The Ronald McDonald House: Provides low-cost accommodations for families and patients receiving oncology treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
  • Patients must be under 21 years old, be receiving treatment for cancer or other life-threatening hematological diseases, and live more than 30 miles outside of Boston. Rates are $10 per night or $200 per month.

For more information on affordable accommodations, contact the Patient Family Housing Program at +1-617-919-3450 or email familyhousing@childrens.harvard.edu.

Getting around Boston

Rental car companies at Logan Airport:

• Enterprise: 15 Transportation Way, East Boston, MA 02128
• Dollar Rent a Car: 100 Tomahawk Drive, East Boston, MA 02128
• Hertz: 156 Tomahawk Drive, Building 42A, East Boston, MA 02128
• Avis Car Rental: 15 Transportation Way, Boston Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128
• Alamo Rent A Car: 15 Transportation Way, East Boston, MA 02128
• Budget Car Rental: 15 Transportation Way, East Boston, MA 02128
• E-Z Rent-A-Car: 100 Tomahawk Drive, Boston, MA 02128
• Thrifty Car Rental: 100 Tomahawk Drive, Boston, MA 02128

Hired cars:

• Boston Logan Airport Car Service: 6 Tomahawk Drive, East Boston, MA 02128 +1-617-663-8283
• Boston Taxi Service & Taxi Co.: 28 Academy Court, East Boston, MA 02119 +1-617-331-9583
• Boston Royal Limo & Cab: 850 Summer St. #203, Boston, MA 02127 +1-857-342-0170

Public transportation

The MBTA is Boston’s public transportation system and the most economic and quick way to get around the city. The “T” sign refers to the subway trains that go through Boston. A Charlie Ticket or Charlie Card can be utilized on all buses and subway trains in Boston.

The commuter rail is also operated by the MBTA. This train system is used for more long distances to transport passengers in and outside of the city.

Bluebikes are Boston’s public bike share system with stations all throughout the city. These widely available bikes are a great affordable option while experiencing the city like a local.

Groceries

• International Halal Market (Middle Eastern Food): 1433 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02120
• Tropical Foods (Latin American): 450 Melnea Cass Blvd., Roxbury, MA 02119
• Star Market (General): 33 Kilmarnock St. Boston, MA 02215
• Whole Foods Market (Organic): 1028 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446
• Trader Joe’s (Organic): 1317 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446
• Bazaar on Beacon (European): 1432 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446
• The Butcherie (Kosher): 428 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446
• Hong Kong Supermarket (Asian): 1 Brighton Ave., Boston, MA 02215
• Kaba African Market: 29 Roxbury St., Boston, MA 02119

Shopping

• Prudential Center Boston: 800 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02199
• Copley Place: 100 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace: 4 S. Market St., Boston, MA 02109
• Cambridge Side: 100 Cambridgeside Place, Cambridge, MA 02141
• Target: 1341 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215

Tourist attractions

• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
• Boston Children's Museum: 308 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210
• Museum of Fine Arts: 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115
• Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum: 306 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210
• New England Aquarium: 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
• Boston Public Garden: 4 Charles St., Boston, MA 02116
• The Paul Revere House: 19 North Square, Boston, MA 02113
• Museum of Science: 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
• USS Constitution Museum: Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA 02129

At Boston Children's

We offer spiritual companionship to people of all faiths, including those with no religious affiliation. Chaplains are in the hospital from 8:00 to 17:00 every day and may be paged for emergencies during evening hours. You and your family are welcome to use this quiet space for your own prayer or meditation.

In the surrounding areas

Some additional places of worship in Boston include the following:

• Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center: 100 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury, MA 02120
• Spanish Church of God: 738 Parker St., Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
• St. Paul's Episcopal Church: 15 St. Paul St., Brookline, MA 02446
• Temple Israel (Jewish Synagogue): 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02215
• ISKCON Boston (Hindu Temple): 72 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02116
• Greek Orthodox Cathedral: 514 Parker St., Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120