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Visiting Boston as an International Patient

Mass General Brigham is located in the heart of Boston. Learn about transportation, accommodations, and more city features for our international patients.

Family walking in Boston Commons in fall

Getting to Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Hospital maps and directions

Our International Patient Services staff will be happy to provide directions at our hospitals, or escort you to your appointments, if requested. 

Additionally, for your convenience, we have linked to our hospitals’ maps below:

Lodging and accommodation 

Our International Patient Services team works with Boston’s many hotels and apartments to provide patients with a diverse array of short- and long-term lodging options. We can recommend convenient hotels, inns and apartments to you and your family. Please consider contacting our team to request help with your accommodations and to explore discounted lodging options.

Practicalities

Banking

Several cash dispenser machines (ATMs) are located throughout our Mass General Brigham locations. In addition, numerous banks, ATMs, currency exchanges and financial service providers are located in Boston including Bank of America, Cathay Bank, Citizens Bank, Santander, TD Bank and more. 

Accepted currency in the United States is the U.S. dollar (USD, $).

Boston weather

Boston fully experiences all four seasons of weather during the year, including warm summers and cold, snowy winters. In July, the average highs are around 82°F (27.8°C) with lows of 66°F (18.9°C). In January, the average highs are around 37°F (2.8°C) with lows of 22°F (-5.5°C). The region is renowned for its crisp autumn weather and colorful fall foliage.

Current COVID-19 travel requirements and mask policies

Our International Patient Services team will help you navigate foreign travel and entry requirements specific to your country of origin before your travel, during your time here, and when you’re ready to return home. Our team screens all international persons here in our center, prior to beginning their appointments at our hospitals. 

We have implemented measures across our system to provide the safest possible environment for our patients, visitors and staff.  

Activities and attractions in Boston