The Best Hotels Closest to Harvard Yard in Boston for 2026

Our top choices for Harvard Yard hotels

Petite Queen with private Patio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, WiFi (free), bed sheets

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Yard

Judith

NT$8,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.4 km from Harvard Yard

Amy

NT$6,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

3. Hotel 1868

Porter Square, 1.5 km from Harvard Yard

Todd

NT$5,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

4. Ginkgo House on Harvard

Central Square, 1.1 km from Harvard Yard

said

NT$10,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

5. Beacon Suites Hotel

1.3 km from Harvard Yard

Laura

NT$8,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

6. Encore Boston Harbor

4.5 km from Harvard Yard

Guy

NT$9,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

7. The Verb Hotel

3.6 km from Harvard Yard

Ariella

NT$8,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

8. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 2.7 km from Harvard Yard

Stephanie

NT$9,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

9. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 1.8 km from Harvard Yard

Riti

NT$6,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

10. The Lenox Hotel Boston

4.1 km from Harvard Yard

Danielle

NT$11,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

11. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

Carmen

NT$13,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

12. The Atlas Hotel

1.2 km from Harvard Yard

Juliana

NT$11,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.6 km from Harvard Yard

Mark

NT$8,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

14. Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square, 1.7 km from Harvard Yard

Jolene

NT$5,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

15. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.6 km from Harvard Yard

Miguel Francisco

NT$5,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

16. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 2.4 km from Harvard Yard

Zac

NT$7,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

17. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

Ramon

NT$6,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

18. Hotel Veritas

Mid-Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Yard

Margaret

NT$7,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

19. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 1.9 km from Harvard Yard

FEIFEI

NT$9,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

20. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 1.7 km from Harvard Yard

Karla

NT$6,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Yard

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cambridge Common House	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel 1868	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Ginkgo House on Harvard	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 80 reviews	View
Beacon Suites Hotel	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews	View

Top Harvard Yard Hotel Reviews

citizenM Boston Back Bay

10/10 Excellent

"I just loved the place! It was our first time staying at this hotel. The location is GREAT! We had a super easy check in, the staff were amazing, helpful and very friendly. The room was clean, it had everything you could need for your stay."

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Harvard Art Museums

9.4/10 (132 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Harvard Art Museums, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cambridge. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Harvard Yard?

Harvard Yard is located in Cambridge. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 121 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Harvard Yard?

Adjacent to Harvard Yard, Hotel Veritas is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a cafe and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include The Charles Hotel and Harvard Square Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Harvard Yard?

Expedia has 121 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Harvard Yard.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Harvard Yard, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Harvard Yard.

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What can I see and do near Harvard Yard?

Study the collections at Harvard Art Museums, Harvard Museum of Natural History, or MIT Museum. Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Somerville Theatre, House of Blues Boston, and MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

How can I get to Harvard Yard?

Head over to Harvard Square Station for metro transit. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Harvard Yard hotels

1. Cambridge Common House

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

3. Hotel 1868

4. Ginkgo House on Harvard

5. Beacon Suites Hotel

6. Encore Boston Harbor

7. The Verb Hotel

8. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

9. Lark Hotels 907 Main

10. The Lenox Hotel Boston

11. The Charles Hotel

12. The Atlas Hotel

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

14. Porter Square Hotel

15. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

16. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

17. Irving House At Harvard

18. Hotel Veritas

19. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

20. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

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