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, free WiFi, bed sheets

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Yard

R Edward

NT$7,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

2. Beacon Suites Hotel

1.3 km from Harvard Yard

R.

NT$7,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 4 - Jul 5

3. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.4 km from Harvard Yard

Jerry

NT$7,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

4. Hotel 1868

Porter Square, 1.5 km from Harvard Yard

kristine

NT$6,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

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

5. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

rita

NT$10,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 7 - Jul 8

6. The Atlas Hotel

1.2 km from Harvard Yard

Amalia

NT$9,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

7. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 2.7 km from Harvard Yard

Mary

NT$9,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 3 - Jul 4

8. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 1.8 km from Harvard Yard

Tracie

NT$7,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

9. Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square, 1.7 km from Harvard Yard

Samuel David

NT$6,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 30 - Jul 1

10. Hotel Veritas

Mid-Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Yard

Margaret

NT$7,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

11. Sheraton Commander Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.6 km from Harvard Yard

Richelle

NT$7,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

12. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.6 km from Harvard Yard

Faith

NT$6,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.6 km from Harvard Yard

Elvis

NT$8,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

14. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 1.9 km from Harvard Yard

Fang

NT$7,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

15. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 1.7 km from Harvard Yard

Xiomara

NT$6,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

16. Harvard Square Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

Carrie

NT$7,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

17. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from Harvard Yard

Nolan

NT$7,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

East Cambridge, 3 km from Harvard Yard

Crystal

NT$7,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 30 - Jul 1

19. Studio Allston Hotel

2 km from Harvard Yard

Patricia

NT$7,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 30 - Jul 1

20. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

East Cambridge, 3.1 km from Harvard Yard

Aaron David

NT$6,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

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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 14 reviews	View
Beacon Suites Hotel	2.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel 1868	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Charles Hotel	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Harvard Yard Hotel Reviews

Beacon Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and staff was very helpful! Rooms were amazing and stocked with everything!"

Studio Allston Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We love this hotel!!! Have stayed here twice now while visiting our son in Boston. The rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious. The lobby (and outdoor area) is comfortable for relaxing and eating breakfast. Walkable to Harvard Square or the Allston/Brighton area. And grocery stores and restaurants nearby. We will definitely be back!"

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Harvard Art Museums

9.4/5 (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 acclaimed theater scene 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 118 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Harvard Yard?

Adjacent to Harvard Yard, Harvard Square Hotel 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 The Atlas Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Harvard Yard?

Expedia has 118 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Harvard Yard?

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What can I see and do near Harvard Yard?

Study the collections at Harvard Art Museums, Museum of Science, or Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Fenway Park, Massachusetts Hall, 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 American Repertory Theater, 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. Beacon Suites Hotel

3. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

4. Hotel 1868

5. The Charles Hotel

6. The Atlas Hotel

7. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

8. Lark Hotels 907 Main

9. Porter Square Hotel

10. Hotel Veritas

11. Sheraton Commander Hotel

12. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

14. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

15. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

16. Harvard Square Hotel

17. Boston Marriott Cambridge

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

19. Studio Allston Hotel

20. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

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