Boston on a Budget

Updated: July 15, 2004

From inexpensive restaurants to affordable hotels, get a lot for a little at these Boston favorites.

On this page:Cheap Eats, Budget Hotels, Free Attractions.

Cheap Eats

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Royal Bengal Restaurant
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    313 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 (map)

    Cambridge Indian restaurant delivers affordable entrees that are large enough to share.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Bukowski's Tavern
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    1281 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (map)

    Great atmosphere and $1.69 burgers make an unbeatable combination.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cityside Restaurant & Bar
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    1960 Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135 (map)

    Inexpensive bar food and $2 Bud drafts make this a mecca for budget-minded barhoppers.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended El Pelon Taquieria--CLOSED
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    92 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

    Some of the city's best tacos and burritos can be had at a price that's just right.

Budget Hotels

  1. 5 Holiday Inn Boston at Beacon Hill
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    5 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114 (map)

  2. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Midtown Hotel
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    220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

  3. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended La Quinta Inn & Suites Boston - Somerville
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    23 Cummings Street, Somerville, MA 02145 (map)

    Wake up on the bright side! Guaranteed lowest rates at LQ.com

  4. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Harborside Inn
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    185 State St, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

Free Attractions

  1. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
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    125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (map)

    From its smooth rollerblading paths to organized nature walks, the area's best nature spot offers loads of outdoor activities.

  2. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Public Garden
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    Charles St, Boston, MA 02138 (map)

    Generations of Bostonians have headed here to enjoy picnics, quiet reading spots and scenic photo ops.

  3. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended U.S.S. Constitution
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    Boston National Historical Park, Charlestown, MA 02129 (map)

    Head to Charlestown and take a tour of the nation's most storied warship.