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The main branch of the Boston Public Library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-funded municipal library in America. The library, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses over 20 million items. Enjoy a free tour of the building to learn about its history and marvel at the treasured artworks and architecture that spans three centuries. After that, sit back for a cup of tea in one the library’s tea lounges. When you're done, go shopping or check out the restaurants in Back Bay, the busy district where the library is located. – Tripadvisor
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700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-2813
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    61 Exeter Street Boylston, Boston, MA 02116
    0.1 km from Boston Public Library
    #1 Best Value of 420 Hotels near Boston Public Library
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    138 St James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116-5002
    0.1 km from Boston Public Library
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    88 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116
    0.1 km from Boston Public Library
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    154 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116
    0.5 km from Boston Public Library
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    261 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
    0.4 km from Boston Public Library
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    47 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116-5728
    0.1 km from Boston Public Library
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    1 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02115
    0.6 km from Boston Public Library
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  • Soabrevaya
    Buenos Aires, Argentina445 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful and useful!
    Incredible library. Has an older and newer part. Both beautiful. If you live here, it's a great place to study and work. The old part has amazing art and architecture. I wish there was an audio guide or some presentation to the art. There is some but it varies on level of detail. It's free and a must see.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written March 26, 2024
  • RayGCincinnati_OH
    270 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Boston Public Library
    What a feast for the eyes! This Renaissance Beaux-Arts Classic was built in 1870 by Charles McKim. The Grand staircase is made of yellow Siena marble. One of the most striking features of the stairs is a pair of Louis Saint-Gaudens lions. Exquisite murals adorn the walls of the grand staircase and second floor gallery. Stairway murals represent the disciplines of poetry, philosophy, and science while the mural in the gallery depicts "The Muses of Inspiration Hail the Spirit of Light." Upstairs, murals titled the "Quest of the Holy Grail," by Edwin Austin Abbey, grace the walls the Abbey Room. The murals are composed of a series of panels featuring life-sized figures illustrating the Arthurian legend. On the third floor are spectacular murals painted by John Singer Sargent. The theme of this series is the development of world religions. These murals are fantastic! All of this wonderment for the grand total of zero dollars.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written April 10, 2024
  • jerrys01
    Bel Air, Maryland652 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive building
    The daughter of our next-door neighbor now lives in the Boston area, and she told us you must visit the library. I have to say she was right. With the high ceilings and the impressive murals on the walls, along with the large lions on the main staircase, the building is really something to see. The courtyard between the old and new areas was also very attractive with its fountain and statue. The new area contains most of the books, and while attractive, its only worth visiting if you need to find a book.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written May 18, 2024
  • dustythoughts
    Manchester, Connecticut2,245 contributions
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    Gorgeous bibliographic haven
    This glorious bibliographic haven is a sanctuary for both bookworms and for art-lovers: it finds the perfect balance between gorgeous architecture stuffed with artistic murals by a wide swath of artists, and a dizzying diversity of books that cover just about everything you've ever wanted to read. I really like their Heaven & Earth: The Blue Maps of China exhibit. The courtyard is beautiful, and it has a running fountain in the center that cools you off in warm weather. In summertime, the courtyard also hosts free concerts on Wednesdays and Fridays. I also appreciate that the tech center offers classes and workshops on everything from how to use a computer to how to use Microsoft Office, email, and social media - this is a great community service. People do actually come here to work as well, so you'll see people on laptops and people reading books throughout the building.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written May 22, 2024
  • hrmanager
    Enfield, United Kingdom727 contributions
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    Amazing!
    An absolutely beautiful building not to be missed. Tried to go on Memorial Day but it was closed. Luckily we had some spare time on the day we flew home so managed to fit it in. It is a must see when in Boston
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written May 30, 2024
  • Jaffathecat1
    610 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a journey in its own right
    Late opening meant we could visit here late this afternoon. We were very lucky to find there was a free concert in the courtyard with 2 great soul singers entertaining the crowd. Then upstairs to the Bates reading room which is spectacular, although the tourists must be irritating for those studying here! The hidden gem is 1 floor further up to the Sargent hall which has some great frescos telling the story of the Knights of the holy grail - the real one, not the Monty Python story!
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written June 12, 2024
  • ZiggyPG
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania252 contributions
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    Another beautiful historical place
    The Boston Public Library is a tremendously beautiful building, inside and out. There’s the fabulous renaissance style architecture, spectacular art on the walls, and the lion statues carved by Augustus St. Gaduins. Historically it checks a lot of boxes being the “first” in many areas and it holds an incredible array of material including medieval manuscripts, First Folios of Shakespeare, musical archives of Handel and Haydn, and on and on. It’s a beautiful place to walk through.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written June 25, 2024
  • Kimitaka S
    Taichung, Taiwan15,598 contributions
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    A palatial library
    A majestic building just outside Copley subway station. It looks more like a palace than a library, with a reading room supported by an arched roof and a grand staircase decorated with marble. Admission is free of charge, of course, so if you're ever in the neighborhood, you should drop by. The monastery-like courtyard is also worth a look.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written July 1, 2024
  • AdventureKA
    New York1,746 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a visit
    A beautiful landmark, amazing architecture and the 2nd largest library in the US! Worth a quick 15 minute self tour or longer stop to admire the architecture or a quiet place to study. Inside is a beautiful open air courtyard and fountain. Then up the main staircase while being watched over by two stone lions. There is a very large very quiet reading room with over 60 students studying away. Up to the 3rd and top floor where there are series of Sargent Gallery murals. When we arrived, there was a young couple posing for photos outside on the steps.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written July 6, 2024
  • Bluegreen15
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan71 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I never thought such a public library existed!
    A museum with powerful buildings The study room is stunning. I want to spend time here, ideally with lots of seats and no crowds, to be able to use such a wonderful space at my disposal. Boston awesome.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written August 15, 2024
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Popular hotels near Boston Public Library in Boston that have a pool include:
The Colonnade Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Four Seasons Hotel Boston - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Some of the best hotels near Boston Public Library in Boston are:
Newbury Guest House - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Courtyard Boston Copley Square - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
The Colonnade Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

A gym is available to guests at the following hotels near Boston Public Library in Boston:
Courtyard Boston Copley Square - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
The Colonnade Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
The Lenox Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

A private balcony can be enjoyed by guests at the following hotels near Boston Public Library in Boston:
Canopy by Hilton Boston Downtown - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
The Ritz-Carlton - Boston - Traveller rating: 4/5
Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge - Traveller rating: 4/5

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Courtyard Boston Copley Square - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
The Colonnade Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Mandarin Oriental, Boston - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

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The Colonnade Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
The Lenox Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Mandarin Oriental, Boston - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Families travelling in Boston enjoyed their stay at the following hotels near Boston Public Library:
Newbury Guest House - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Courtyard Boston Copley Square - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
The Colonnade Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

These hotels near Boston Public Library in Boston all have a casino:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Encore Boston Harbor - Traveller rating: 4/5

These hotels near Boston Public Library in Boston generally allow pets:
The Colonnade Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
The Lenox Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Hotel AKA Back Bay - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
It is always best to call ahead and confirm specific pet policies before your stay.

Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following hotels near Boston Public Library in Boston:
The Kendall Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
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