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A bedroom with a bed, a red chair, a small table with a book, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to an outdoor area.

A reception area with a dark wood paneling, a reception desk, and framed pictures on the wall.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf with decorative items.

A wooden cabinet with a handle, a window with a view of greenery, and a chair with a textured backrest.

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Yard

Jason

CA $339

CA $388 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern lounge area with a red sofa, bookshelves, a fireplace, and a bar area.

A restaurant with large windows, interior lighting, and seating arrangements.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, spacious layout.

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.4 km from Harvard Yard

Kim

CA $275

CA $308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A bakery display with bread, pastries, and a coffee station.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, chandeliers, framed artwork, and a closed sign.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a staircase with a white railing, and a variety of seating options including sofas and armchairs.

3. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 2.7 km from Harvard Yard

Brenda

CA $280

CA $371 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

The Charles Hotel with outdoor seating and a garden area.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a glass door.

A staircase with a modern design, featuring a combination of brick and wood elements, and a metal railing.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, bookshelves, a red sofa, and a coffee table.

4. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

Daniel

CA $570

CA $661 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A building entrance with a doormat, large windows, and potted plants.

A round table with a teapot and biscuits by a window with a view of a building with a tower.

A modern room with large windows, a round table, and four chairs.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 1.8 km from Harvard Yard

Eliza

CA $248

CA $287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and hanging pendant lights.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a small table, and potted plants.

A reception area with a wooden bench, shelves with various items, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel with a prominent glass facade, multiple floors, and a rooftop terrace.

6. The Atlas Hotel

1.2 km from Harvard Yard

Malik

CA $352

CA $466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern living room with a fireplace, two grey sofas, a round table with candles, and a coffee table with a blue vase.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

A brick building with a covered entrance and signage for "Residence Inn by Marriott."

A brick building with a sign reading "Residence Inn by Marriott".

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.6 km from Harvard Yard

nathan

CA $269

CA $360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A transparent dome structure with a metal framework, a glass floor, and a metal railing.

A breakfast buffet with various fruits, pastries, and beverages.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign reading "DoubleTree Suites by Hilton," and a waterfront view.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

8. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.6 km from Harvard Yard

Andrew

CA $211

CA $245 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A multi-story hotel with a distinctive stepped design, featuring illuminated signage and a reflection in the water.

A dining area with a long wooden table set for six, large windows with a city view, and a view of a river.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a staircase leading to an upper floor, and a view of the city skyline through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, a teal armchair, a small table with a plant, a bed, and a TV.

9. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 2.4 km from Harvard Yard

charlene

CA $222

CA $299 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A multi-story building with a well-maintained lawn and a gated entrance.

A multi-story building with a "HOTEL" sign, a "ONE WAY" street sign, and a "DO NOT ENTER" sign.

10. Hotel Veritas

Mid-Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Yard

Tin Wai Janice

CA $238

CA $272 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A two-story building with a sign reading "Irving House Bed & Breakfast".

A sign for Irving House Bed & Breakfast with a number 24 on it, surrounded by colorful tulips.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a blue armchair, a red sofa, and a patterned rug.

11. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

Ramon

CA $241

CA $276 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, string lights, and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a yellow armchair, a grey sofa with colorful cushions, and a large artwork depicting a person rowing a boat.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a desk with a television, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Meridian' sign, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

12. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 1.9 km from Harvard Yard

Hemant

CA $281

CA $366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a statue, and a brick building with windows.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and chandeliers.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, classical columns, and a chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bar area in the background.

A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and a central chandelier.

13. Sheraton Commander Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.6 km from Harvard Yard

Elizabeth

CA $328

CA $380 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a body of water in the foreground.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, and a large screen displaying Courtyard Marriott Boston Cambridge.

A modern lobby with teal chairs, a reception desk, a staircase, and a TV screen.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 1.7 km from Harvard Yard

CA $224

CA $311 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A Hampton Inn hotel with a prominent red neon sign, brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a bench press, and a rack of dumbbells.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "WELCOME TO THE PATRIOT STATE," and a map of the state on the wall.

A seating area with a blue sofa, two round tables, and four chairs.

15. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

East Cambridge, 3.1 km from Harvard Yard

Arti

CA $277

CA $321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, a large abstract painting, and a seating area with a sofa and cushions.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A lounge area with patterned armchairs, a central round table, and a chandelier.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

East Cambridge, 3 km from Harvard Yard

Rosalia Dilorenzo

CA $275

CA $319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, glass walls, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A corridor with modern architecture, large windows, and seating areas.

A breakfast table with waffles, a glass of orange juice, and a pitcher of coffee.

A modern bar area with a long counter, hanging pendant lights, and a bar stocked with bottles.

17. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from Harvard Yard

Seidy

CA $317

CA $367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern room with orange and purple chairs, a white round table, and a colorful abstract mural on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a glass coffee table. There is a flat-screen TV, a potted plant, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

18. Studio Allston Hotel

2 km from Harvard Yard

Shannon

CA $223

CA $316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a blue-lit canopy and a visible American flag.

A modern coffee shop with seating, a television, and a coffee display.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG

East Cambridge, 2.9 km from Harvard Yard

Jennifer

CA $258

CA $295 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A tall ship docked at a harbor with a prominent monument in the background.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outdoors.

20. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

2.9 km from Harvard Yard

Taylor

CA $262

CA $292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Yard

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cambridge Common House	10.0 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	9.8 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
The Charles Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Lark Hotels 907 Main	9.4 Exceptional 270 reviews	View

Top Harvard Yard Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was terrific. There was a gentleman named Bruce at the front who was especially helpful, as on our last day, he took care of our luggage after checkout so that we could spend the day at the Boston MFA before getting to our evening flight back to Seattle. Would recommend this hotel wholeheartedly ."

Lark Hotels 907 Main

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and nice hotel."

Harvard Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean room , convenient to all , Great staff"

Porter Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Easy and (for Boston) inexpensive valet parking with in and out prvileges...Room very clean as was the rest of the hotel (hallways, etc). In an area with book stores, coffee shops, restaurants but was quiet at night. Extremely close to the T stop and commuter rail. Well-priced and we're planning to stay there again!"

Sheraton Commander Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room cleaning was inadequate compared to our previous stays. The towels were not clean."

Hotel 1868

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean and well maintained"

Cambridge Common House

10/10 Excellent

"The cutest and most picturesque & cozy hotel, the staff were all very kind and the bed is so comfy!!! 1000% recommend!"

Irving House At Harvard

10/10 Excellent

"My wife thought the breakfast options were a bit limited (no breakfast meats or cold cuts), but it was perfectly fine with me."

Other attractions near Harvard Yard

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 acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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John Harvard Statue

You can learn about the history of Cambridge when you stop by John Harvard Statue. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Arthur M Sackler Museum

You can study the exhibits at Arthur M Sackler Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cambridge. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Busch Reisinger Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Busch Reisinger Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Fogg Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fogg Museum during your trip to Cambridge.

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Harvard Hall

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cambridge with a stop at Harvard Hall. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Massachusetts Hall

Learn about the local history of Cambridge when you take a trip to Massachusetts Hall. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Harvard Science Center

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the campus of Harvard Science Center, during your travels in Cambridge. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event 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 132 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 Cambridge Common House.

How many hotels will I find close to Harvard Yard?

Expedia has 132 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.

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 Massachusetts Hall are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Sanders Theater, Somerville Theatre, and House of Blues Boston.

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. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

4. The Charles Hotel

5. Lark Hotels 907 Main

6. The Atlas Hotel

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

8. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

9. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

10. Hotel Veritas

11. Irving House At Harvard

12. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

13. Sheraton Commander Hotel

14. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

15. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

17. Boston Marriott Cambridge

18. Studio Allston Hotel

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

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Top Harvard Yard Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Lark Hotels 907 Main

Harvard Square Hotel

Porter Square Hotel

Sheraton Commander Hotel

Hotel 1868

Cambridge Common House

Irving House At Harvard

Other attractions near Harvard Yard

Harvard Art Museums

John Harvard Statue

Arthur M Sackler Museum

Busch Reisinger Museum

Fogg Museum

Harvard Hall

Massachusetts Hall

Harvard Science Center

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