Where to Stay in Boston for the 2026 World Cup: Best Hotels Near Gillette Stadium and Downtown

If you’re flying into Boston for the 2026 World Cup, you’ll be juggling three big decisions: which airport to use, which Boston hotels to stay at (city energy vs. stadium convenience), and how to get to Gillette Stadium on match day.

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Here’s a practical, option-heavy guide to help you sort it all out.

Where to Stay in Boston for the 2026 World Cup: Best Hotels Near Gillette Stadium and Downtown

Which airport should you fly into?

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

For most fans, Boston Logan International Airport will be the best option. It sits right across the harbor from downtown and is directly connected to Boston’s public transit system.

The Silver Line SL1 bus runs between the airport and South Station; it’s part of Logan’s public transit network and links you into the rest of the MBTA system.

The MBTA Blue Line connects downtown Boston to Airport Station, with free on-airport shuttle buses running between the station and all terminals.

Logan is your best bet if you want easy access to city-center hotels, fan zones and nightlife.

T.F. Green International Airport (PVD), Providence

T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, can be a smart alternative, especially if flights are cheaper.

A dedicated MBTA commuter rail station is connected to the terminal, offering weekday service to Providence and on to Boston’s Back Bay and South Stations.

Typical train journeys to Boston take around 75–90 minutes, depending on the service.

If you don’t mind the extra travel time, flying into PVD can balance cost and convenience.

Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)

Worcester Regional Airport is farther from Boston and doesn’t have a direct rail link, so you’ll generally rely on regional shuttles, buses, or rideshare into Boston, then connect to your hotel by subway or taxi. Several shuttle operators in the region offer door-to-door services between Worcester, Logan and Boston hotels.

Where to stay: Boston neighborhoods vs. Foxborough

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Staying in Boston

If you want the full host-city experience, pick a neighborhood with good transit links:

Back Bay – Walkable, packed with restaurants and shops, and home to Back Bay Station, which will be a key hub for commuter rail to Foxborough on match days.

Downtown/Financial District – Close to South Station, Government Center and multiple subway lines, plus easy access to the waterfront and major sights.

Seaport – Modern hotels, bars and harbor views, with quick access to Logan via the Silver Line.

Cambridge – A short Red Line ride from downtown, with a more laid-back, university feel.

If you plan on using special World Cup commuter trains, look for hotels within walking distance of South Station or Back Bay Station so match-day travel is as simple as “walk → train → walk.”

Staying near Gillette Stadium (Foxborough)

If being close to the stadium is your top priority, consider staying right at Patriot Place, the entertainment complex wrapped around Gillette.

The development’s STAY page lists the two on-site hotels adjacent to Gillette Stadium: Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn Patriot Place, both just a short walk from the gates.

Pros of staying in Foxborough:

Minimal commute on match days

Easy late-night walk back after games

Bars, restaurants and shopping at Patriot Place

The trade-off: you’re roughly 23 miles from downtown Boston, so you’ll likely day-trip into the city rather than be in the middle of the fan festival every night.

Getting from the airport to your hotel

From Logan to Boston hotels

From Logan Airport, your main options are:

Silver Line SL1 to South Station – Part of Logan’s official public transportation options and an easy way to connect to the Red Line subway and commuter rail.

Blue Line subway – Take the free on-airport shuttle to Airport Station, then ride the Blue Line into downtown.

Water transportation – From Logan’s Water Transportation Dock (also served by the free shuttle), you can take harbor ferries or water taxis to downtown piers.

Taxi or rideshare – Widely available at all terminals; expect city-center trips to take 15–30 minutes depending on traffic.

From T.F. Green or Worcester to Boston

From T.F. Green Airport:

Use the connected MBTA commuter rail station for weekday trains to Providence and Boston’s Back Bay and South Stations.

From Worcester, look for regional shuttles or buses into Boston, or commuter rail from downtown Worcester to South Station or Back Bay, then subway, taxi or rideshare to your hotel.

Game day: Getting to and from Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium will host seven World Cup matches, with the MBTA planning to move around 20,000 fans per game to and from Foxboro Station, which is within walking distance of the stadium.

MBTA Commuter Rail at Foxboro Station is being upgraded with new platforms and accessibility improvements ahead of 2026 to handle those crowds.

Expect special event trains from Boston (South Station/Back Bay) and Providence on match days, similar to the current Patriots game service, with schedules built around kickoff and final whistle.

If you’re driving or using rideshare, Gillette’s official site and Patriot Place will publish updated parking maps and rideshare zones closer to the tournament. Plan for heavy traffic and arrive early.

Final planning tips

Pick city-center hotels near South Station or Back Bay if you want fan festivities and easy access to World Cup trains.

Choose a Patriot Place hotel if your priority is a short walk to the stadium.

Bookmark Logan’s transit page, T.F. Green’s transit info and Patriot Place’s Foxboro Station page so you can check the latest schedules and match-day details as 2026 gets closer.

Do that, and your Boston World Cup trip should run as smoothly as a well-timed counter-attack.