Banyan Bar + Refuge

Guinness headlines a large list of draft & bottled brews at this Irish pub with regular live music.

Nestled on Newbury Street, this indie bookstore and cafe pairs a cozy atmosphere with an enticing all-day breakfast menu, perfect for book lovers and brunch enthusiasts alike.

Contemporary quarters in an upscale hotel offering an Italian restaurant, a bar & free loaner bikes. Within the posh Beacon Hill neighborhood, this refined hotel in a redbrick building offers views of Charles River. It's 2 minutes' walk from a metro station and a 13-minute walk from Boston Common park. Modern rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screens and sitting areas, plus minibars and Nespresso machines; some have river views and/or sleep up to 4. Suites add living rooms and sofabeds. Room service is available. Shoe shines, loaner bikes and artisan dog treats are complimentary. There's an upscale Italian restaurant and a cozy bar, plus a terrace and a gym. Valet parking and breakfast are available. Pets are welcome.

Mei Mei serves up a lively mix of Asian-American fusion delights, like scallion pancake sandwiches, and offers fun, hands-on dumpling classes where you can learn and feast on your creations.

Simple lodgings in a straightforward, low-rise property with a seasonal, outdoor pool. A 12-minute stroll from the Hynes Convention Center, this straightforward, low-rise hotel is 6 minutes' walk from a Subway Green Line station for access to Downtown. All the air-conditioned rooms are en suite and have coffeemakers and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Upgraded rooms add fridges, microwaves and pull-out sofas. WiFi and on-site parking are availalbe for a surcharge. Amenities include several meeting rooms and a seasonal, outdoor pool. Pets get a welcome basket featuring dog bowls and treats upon check-in.

Stylish, vibrant haunt offering creative spins on Mexican eats, plus craft drinks & DJ nights.

At Brick Street Bagels in Boston's South End, you can score fluffy, chewy bagels fresh from the oven, perfect with their tasty cream cheese, but be ready to preorder to avoid missing out.

High-energy regular live music shows in a popular bar chain featuring novelty bucket drinks.

Old-school sub shop with late hours turning out cheesesteaks, burgers & salads, plus breakfast eats.

Minimalist rooms in a trendy, industrial hotel offering free loaner bikes and a bright lobby bar. Set among shops and restaurants in the hip South End neighborhood, this modern hotel in a stately brick building is a 7-minute walk from the nearest metro station, a 10-minute walk from the Boston Public Garden and 1.5 miles from Fenway Park. Minimalist rooms have industrial-chic decor, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes. Some rooms have shared bathrooms and sleep up to four. Upgraded rooms are en suite, and there’s a bright suite that also adds a sitting area. Lofts in an annex building have extra living space, minibars and kitchens. Free loaner bikes are available. A bright lobby lounge with trendy, colorful murals has a bar and a fireplace. There’s also a fitness center. Pets are welcome for a fee.