Tips for Libre Travelers

LibrePlanet 2020 will be held online this year due to the continuing COVID-19 outbreak. If you are coming to the FSF office to give your talk in person, or simply can't alter your travel plans, please consult the resources we've provided below.

Where to stay

Prices range from $ (cheap) to $$$ (pricey).

Hostels

HI Boston Hostel (Closest) ($)
Found Hostel ($$)
Other hostels a little farther out can be found at HostelWorld

Hotels

Loew's hotel The gateway between Back Bay, South End and key city attractions - ($$)
The Sheraton - Contemporary hotel (Marriott chain) Located centrally ($$)
Boston Park Plaza price varies ($$$)

Transportation

The easiest way to get around Boston/Cambridge is to use the MBTA. Passes can be purchased with cash or credit/debit cards in stations.

Arriving in the city

From Logan Airport

Most people travel via these three routes from the airport:

Cabs are located all over the city: at the airport and major subway stations.
The Blue Line is a train, with a shuttle bus from Logan Airport to the Airport MBTA stop; the Silver Line is an expedited bus. The MBTA website provides a very helpful page on how to navigate via the Silver Line and Blue Line from the airport.

Getting Around

Getting to the Free Software Foundation office

Address: 51 Franklin Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110

From North of the city, travel via North Station From there, take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing to reach the office.
From south of the city, travel via South Station. Take the red line to Downtown Crossing.

The door is unlocked during the day, so you can just come right on inside to the 5th floor. If the door happens to be locked, call us at +1 617 542 5942.

If you have questions about traveling, contact us at campaigns@fsf.org.

Parking

Prices are approximate and may not be up to date.

Downtown/Near FSF office

Finding street parking is impossible. No use trying.
Boston Common Garage>: $12-$32, $18 on weekends. One of the best deals downtown! Only a few blocks from the office
33 Arch Street Garage - Hawley Street - $39 for 90 minutes during the day; $11 after 5PM
101 Arch Street Garage (located across the street from the FSF): $41 for two hours. Closes at 7PM weekdays

Where to Eat

Back Bay

Mike and Patty's: Breakfast, Sandwiches, Brunch - ($)
The Friendly Toast: A unique breakfast experience for guests, morning, noon and night - ($$)
Citrus and Salt: Mexican lunch and brunch. Also a cocktail Bar - ($$)
Grill 23 & Bar: Seafood, steak house, wine bar - ($$$$)
Flour Bakery Clarendon St: One of the best bakeries and sandwich lunches in town - ($$)
The Thinking Cup: Coffee, tea, sandwiches - ($$)
Parish Cafe: American sandwiches, craft beers - ($$)
The Salty Pig: Fancy pizza - ($$)
Saltie Girl: Seafood, wine bar, cocktails - ($$$)
Life Alive: Vegan food - ($$)

Chinatown

My Thai Vegan Cafe: Vegan Thai food - ($$)
Gourmet Dumpling House: Popular Chinese food - ($$)
Happy Lamb hotpot: Hot pot - ($$)