Where to Stay

Cambridge and Boston have a wide variety of places to stay during your visit to Harvard. Use the lists below to search for the accommodations that are right for you. (Use this helpful map to visualize the locations relative to campus of each of the options below.)

Types of Accommodation

Within Walking Distance

These hotels, unless otherwise noted, are a 5-10 minute walk from Harvard Yard.

Irving House at Harvard: A small hotel with 44 rooms and a bed-and-breakfast feel. Options from single room w/shared bathroom up to family room with bunk beds. Complimentary breakfast! ($-$$) 617-547-4600
Gingko House on Harvard: A beautiful and historic building with airy updates. 14 rooms, from singles with shared bathrooms to a private entrance family suite. ($-$$$)
Harvard Square Hotel: 73 colorful rooms, some with lovely views. Mobility accessible rooms available. Complimentary tea and coffee in the lobby cafe. ($-$$$) 617-864-5200
Prentiss House: 20 rooms updated in 2022 in an historic building constructed in 1843. A patio in the back offers a break from the hustle and bustle of Mass Ave. (Note: This is an 18 minute walk from Harvard Yard.) ($$) 857-263-3073
Sheraton Commander Hotel: A Cambridge landmark with 175 rooms and recent updates. Onsite restaurant Nubar is a cozy place for a cocktail and the fitness center is open 24/7. Mobility accessible rooms available. ($$$) 617-547-4800
The Charles Hotel: This is a Harvard Square institution with 294 rooms and lots of amenities, including a spa, a salon, a large fitness center, and multiple restaurants and bars. Accessible rooms available. ($$$; ask for the special campus visit rate) 617-864-1200
Hotel Veritas: Open since 2010, this 31-room hotel is stylish and boasts a beautiful lobby. 2 wheelchair accessible rooms. ($$$) 617-520-5000

Within 3 Miles

Use public transit or take a taxi to get to the Harvard Campus from these hotels, or enjoy a longer walk.

Studio Allston Hotel: Art-focused hotel with a fitness center, outdoor patio with fire pit, and on-site art gallery. Colorful rooms with unique contemporary art. Accessible rooms available.($-$$; ask for Harvard rate) 617-206-1848
Davis Square Inn/Morrison House: Sister bed-and-breakfasts with a variety of room sizes and price points. Tranquil and full of charm. Great with dietary restrictions. ($-$$) 617-627-9670
Cambria Hotel: Cozy lobby, fitness center, game room, and great in-hotel dining at Josephine. Outdoor bar and fire pit. Near all of Union Square and all of Bow Market’s restaurants. Accessible rooms available. ($$) 617-341-9040
Courtyard By Marriott Boston/Cambridge: Restaurant, fitness center. Great views, quick access to Charles River path. Accessible rooms available. ($$) 617-492-7777
Double Tree Guest Suites: Fitness center, indoor pool, on-site restaurant. Accessible rooms available. ($$) 617-783-0090
Freepoint Hotel: Contemporary-styled rooms; airy common space with plenty of seating and chic appointments. In-hotel restaurant and bar. Fitness center. Accessible rooms available. $$ (Ask for Harvard rate) 617-491-8000
Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill: Features a fitness center and an indoor pool with a large movie screen. Sports-themed in-hotel restaurant. ($$) 617-628-1000
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston-Cambridge: Near Central and Kendall squares. Full breakfast included. Fitness center. Accessible room options. ($$) 617-577-7600
Sheraton Boston Hotel: Across the river in Boston, this hotel is near all of downtown’s shopping, theaters, and nightlife. Accessible rooms available. ($$) 617-236-2000
The Kendall Hotel: In-hotel restaurant. Full breakfast buffet included with your stay. Harvard visit rate available. Accessible rooms available. ($$$) 617-577-1300
Hyatt Regency Cambridge: Fitness center, on-site restaurant. Great views of the Charles River and Boston skyline. Runners and walkers can access the Charles River path in minutes. Accessible rooms available. ($$$) 617-492-1234
Le Meridien Cambridge: Near MIT, this sleek hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Accessible rooms available. ($$$) 617-577-0200
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel: Located on the Charles within eyeshot of the Museum of Science. Luxe-feeling spaces, in-hotel dining and bar. Fitness center, yoga mat in every room, free in-room fitness videos and yoga. ($$$) 617-868-8000
Cambridge Marriott: Onsite restaurant, fitness center, and roof garden with pickleball court. Accessible rooms available. ($$$) 617-494-6600

Sublets

You may also secure a sublet within an easy distance of campus. The following websites have postings of available rooms and apartments:

The rooms available are often considerably cheaper than a hotel. Be aware of risks involved with using any of these sites, and be certain to do the proper research before committing to an arrangement.