Beacon Hill

One of Boston's most loved and adored neighborhoods. Approximately one square mile, this 19th-century downtown residential neighborhood is situated directly north of the Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden, bounded by Beacon Street, Bowdoin Street, Cambridge Street and Storrow Drive. With its narrow redbrick homes, steep sloping streets, brass door knockers, decorative iron work, brick sidewalks, perpetually-burning gas lights, flowering pear trees, window boxes, and hidden gardens, Beacon Hill has been the definition of Boston for generations. More like a village than an anonymous city, this cozy enclave has a rich community life filled with nearly 10,000 people. Charles Street is the neighborhood's main street and is filled with antique shops and neighborhood services. Beacon Hill is only a short walk from the Financial District and Faneuil Hall, and is home to Massachusetts' gold-domed State House, Cheers, and the Museum of African American History. Accessible by the MBTA stations at Government Center, Park Street and Charles Street, this charming neighborhood filled is a favorite for residents and visitors alike. Beacon Hill is a desirable and slightly more expensive area in terms of rentals because of it's desirability.