Faneuil Hall Marketplace once drew Bostonians downtown to discover something new — pushcarts, artisans, fresh food and a waterfront coming back to life. As Quincy Market turns 200 and occupancy rises again, Boston may have another chance to recapture what made the place work in the first place.

Where you stay can change your entire Boston trip. Here’s how Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the North End, Downtown, Seaport, Fenway and Cambridge compare—and which neighborhood may be right for you.