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Chinatown is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Boston with 7,621 residents.
Chinatown has world-class public transportation and is very bikeable.
Nearby neighborhoods: Downtown Crossing, Bay Village, Downtown, Beacon Hill, West End, South End and Back Bay.
Daily errands do not require a car.
Daily errands do not require a car in Chinatown.
Chinatown is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Boston with a Walk Score of 97.
The best Boston neighborhoods for walkability are Bay Village, Chinatown and Beacon Hill.
Compare Chinatown to other Boston neighborhoods.
Rank # |
Name |
Walk Score |
Transit Score |
Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Village | 98 | 100 | 75 |
| 2 | Chinatown | 97 | 100 | 79 |
| 3 | Beacon Hill | 97 | 100 | 77 |
| 4 | Downtown Crossing | 96 | 100 | 82 |
There are about 131 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Chinatown. People in Chinatown can walk to an average of 62 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
View a map of restaurants & bars, coffee shops or grocery stores and specialty stores in Chinatown.
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World-class public transportation.
Chinatown has world-class public transportation and about 17 bus, 1 subway and 1 light rail lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Chinatown on public transit.
Chinatown has about 5 car shares from RelayRides, Zipcar and Enterprise CarShare.
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Biking is convenient for most trips.
Bike sharing is available from Hubway.
Unique public rock art that also doubles as a skatepark.
Ian Hutchinson
on Chinatown Rugged Rock Ramps
Office building with businesses downstairs. An art gallery on the second floor and government offices throughout.
Ian Hutchinson
on China Trade Center
View all Chinatown apartments on a map.
Archstone Boston Common
Well located apartment near Boston Commons!
Nice Rental unit on Essex St Downtown
1 bed, $2,000
2 bed, $4,000
Updated Rental by Boston Common
Newly Renovated 1 bed. Very Central Location
1 bed, $2,500
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Ian Hutchinson
on Chinatown Gate