Choose Boston as a transit-served base; Cambridge shares Boston's hotel excises and the MBTA, while Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Salem and the Berkshires have few verified details. The table compares them and the picker narrows the list. Judgments are marked as our assessment.
Comparison table
| Destination | Best for | Trade-offs | Getting around | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | A transit-served city base | Layered lodging taxes; cold, snowy winters | MBTA: $2.40 subway, $1.70 bus, $22.50 7-day pass | Read the guide |
| Cambridge | Residents and visitors using official listings | No verified visitor services on this page | MBTA fares are on the Boston page | Read the guide |
| Cape Cod | Residents and visitors using official listings | No verified visitor services on this page | We verified no local transit fare | Read the guide |
| Martha's Vineyard | Residents and visitors using official listings | No verified visitor services on this page | We verified no local transit fare | Read the guide |
| Salem | Residents and visitors using official listings | No verified visitor services on this page | We verified no local transit fare | Read the guide |
| The Berkshires | Residents and visitors using official listings | No verified visitor services on this page | We verified no local transit fare | Read the guide |
City and region picker
City and region picker
Choose what matters most; the picker ranks the six destinations using our editorial scores (0–3). It is a starting point, not a rating.
How we compared
Facts come from the sources below; 'best for' and trade-offs are our editorial assessment. We have no verified data for safety, price or crowds, so we publish no scores for them. See the hotels guide for taxes.