Boston Public Garden is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

1. Boston Public Garden

9.6
9 Arlington St (btwn Beacon & Boylston St), Boston, MA
Garden · Beacon Hill · 200 tips and reviews

Nicolás F.Nicolás Fuenzalida Plaza: Excelent place to have a peacefull day with a good friend... For me, very good memories of my good friend Jenna!

Hoang P.Hoang Phan: Quiet and peaceful place where you can sit and enjoy the view and may catch some swans playing around

Andrew C.Andrew C: This garden area is pretty small, but cute and nice... sit at a bench and people watch or walk through to see the flowers, trees, bridges, or ponds!! It's pretty quiet and peaceful

James P. Kelleher Rose Garden is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

2. James P. Kelleher Rose Garden

8.4
73 Park Dr, Boston, MA
Garden · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 10 tips and reviews

Louise L.Louise Lindres: Finding your own secret garden. Peaceful.

Tainah M.Tainah M.: Nice, quiet, and romantic.

RachelRachel: A small peaceful and beautiful rose garden right across mfa and near longwood area! Open from dawn to dusk.

Boston Athenaeum is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

3. Boston Athenaeum

9.3
10 1/2 Beacon St (at Park St), Boston, MA
Library · Beacon Hill · 14 tips and reviews

Andy R.Andy Roebuck: live in Beacon Hill or Back Bay and want to have a quiet place away from home to read, relax, work? Then join the Boston Atheneum on Beacon St- a private library that's as old as Boston itself. Read more.

Landon H.Landon Howell: Head to the 5th floor for peace and quiet.

Holly D.Holly D: Magical place. Worth the tour!

Arnold Arboretum is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

4. Arnold Arboretum

9.4
125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA
Park · 54 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: It's so beautiful and peaceful. You can go there at different times of the year and will always be in awe of what you see. That it's right in the city and accessible to everybody makes it more amazing Read more.

Richard H.Richard Hutton: Peaceful, relaxing, friendly. Still in the city, but you feel like you’re out in the country.

Olexy S.Olexy Sadovy: beautiful garden with lots of paths to walk and places to have picnic at

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

5. 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. :)

ThrillistThrillist: Stroll over to Community Boating for a sail on the Charles. If you’re afraid of the water, enjoy a snooze on the Esplanade’s grassy knolls.

Caffè Nero is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

6. Caffè Nero

8.8
368 Congress St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Seaport District · 7 tips and reviews

Matty G.Matty Getloose: Cozy and inviting, perfect for a quiet canoodle

WayneNHWayneNH: Cold brew ice coffee, any espresso and the sandwiches. This is a great work or meeting environment.

Roman E.Roman E.: Coffee and sweets

Charles River is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

7. Charles River

9.1
Charles River, Boston, MA
River · Beacon Hill · 63 tips and reviews

JNETJNET: Rent a canoe or kayak if you want to enjoy the water. Quieter up by Newton. :)

Andrew C.Andrew C: Best view of the Boston skyline!!! Was on the duck tour, but there were many kayaks and private boats going around... so peaceful and wonderful when the weather is nice!!!

Jatu P.Jatu Prakitsri: Nice and relaxing. A great place to walk and jog in the day time.

Boston Common is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

8. Boston Common

9.5
Tremont St (btwn Beacon & Charles St), Boston, MA
Park · Beacon Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Harumi U.Harumi U: If you are in Boston, a load of spots to visit are easily walkable from here. Do enjoy the freedom walk and rest here peacefully.

Silvina G.Silvina Gutierrez: Lindo para picnic! Tranquilo!

Carlos A.Carlos Altahona: Boston Common is a quiet place to visit and being relax. It is bordered by Beacon Hill, the Public Garden and downtown.

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

9. The Lenox Hotel

8.8
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.

amyamy: Best customer service I've had at a hotel. Everyone was amazing & attentive. Location was perfect too. The gluten free brownies didn't hurt. I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Boston.

Thinking Cup is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

10. Thinking Cup

8.3
236 Hanover St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · North End · 117 tips and reviews

Lina L.Lina L.: Love this place! One of the quieter cafes along Hanover street, it has great coffee and an amazing vibe to the place. Try iced latte and oh, the siphon experience at the brew bar is a must!

James A.James Anderson: Amazing food & drink, calm and relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff. Would highly recommend as the best cafe in Little Italy!

Mark P.Mark Perry: They've got great coffee and a quiet atmosphere. I sit here for hours and sketch or study.

Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

11. Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar

8.3
21A Beacon St (at Bowdoin St), Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 34 tips and reviews

Joseph M.Joseph McCarthy: Great little sushi place, quiet in the evenings. Read more.

Gina L.Gina Luciano: Ika Special Maki is outstanding! (Spicy tuna roll topped with torched squid)

ToneTone: The Sweet potato tempura maki is beautiful. The chicken ramen is huge but so tasty. Excellent service. Bijou and authentic.

Union Park is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

12. Union Park

8.0
1357 Washington St, Boston, MA
Park · South End · 1 tip

Lynn C.Lynn Crisci-Lynn Julian: I love this quiet neighborhood!

The Liberty Hotel is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

13. The Liberty Hotel

8.3
215 Charles St (at Fruit St), Boston, MA
Hotel · West End · 207 tips and reviews

Ann Hearn T.Ann Hearn Tobolowsky: Very nice stay. Helpful but non-intrusive staff. Very comfortable room, quiet, clean, spacious and well-laid out bathroom, clever bars. Would definitely stay here again!

KathleenKathleen: Hot damn what a sexy lobby! Gets packed at night. Nice quiet place to chill during the day.

ketzirah l.ketzirah lesser: Complimentary glass of champagne at check-in and great restaurants on site and several in walking distance. Be sure to get a "tower" room if you like it quiet.

The Rose Kennedy Greenway is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Boston.

14. The Rose Kennedy Greenway

9.2
Atlantic Ave. (btwn Causeway & Kneeland), Boston, MA
Park · Financial District · 39 tips and reviews

John C.John Cunningham-Elder: Swings are a nice touch, and it's surprisingly peaceful considering all the bustle.

Al S.Al S: Definitely get a beer or a glass of wine at the Trillium Beer Garden on a nice summer night. Such a great spot.

Jake S.Jake Smith: A great place for spending a hot day in the city. Lay out on the grass or run through the fountains.

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

15. 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.

Diane H.Diane Harrigan: There are several restaurants here. I like the sushi bar. It is very romantic in an upscale hip bar atmosphere. Love it.