What is Kendall Square like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Cambridge's Kendall Square neighborhood. Are you looking for Kendall Square travel tips? Be sure to check out Kendall Square and Cambridge Center Roof Garden while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Kendall Square?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is the highest ranked property in Kendall Square. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge and Boston Marriott Cambridge .

How many hotels are there in Kendall Square?

Expedia has 74 hotels and other accommodations in Kendall Square to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cambridge area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kendall Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Kendall Square.

What can I see and do in this Cambridge neighborhood?

Bring the family to Cambridge Center Roof Garden, MIT Museum, and Entrepreneur Walk of Fame while exploring all Kendall Square has to offer. You could also plan a visit to Kendall Square or The Foundry while you're in the neighborhood. Don't miss favorite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Copley Square, TD Garden, and Fenway Park. When you're sightseeing in Cambridge, Boston Harbor and Harvard Square are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Kendall Square and the greater Cambridge area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Kendall-MIT Station is the closest metro station.

10 Best Hotels in Kendall Square, Boston for 2026

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Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square

Nolan

CA $334 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square

Elvis

CA $354 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square

Mary

CA $412 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 3 - Jul 4

citizenM Boston Back Bay

1.9 km from Kendall Square

Mike

CA $321 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

The Northshore Hotel - Boston/Danvers

25.8 km from Kendall Square

Brianna

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Lakeside Inn

16.8 km from Kendall Square

Frank

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 4 - Jul 5

The Hotel Salem

23.5 km from Kendall Square

Chris

CA $324 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Holiday Inn Express Boston Logan Airport - Revere by IHG

8.4 km from Kendall Square

Grayson

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

7.7 km from Kendall Square

Breanna

CA $249 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Nantasket Beach Resort

21 km from Kendall Square

sharon

CA $365 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

The Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott College

28.7 km from Kendall Square

Julian

CA $278 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

The Cove At Salem

24.8 km from Kendall Square

Jason

CA $295 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

2.3 km from Kendall Square

Carlos

CA $373 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 12 - Jul 13

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

5.2 km from Kendall Square

William

CA $535 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 24 - Jun 25

Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport

6.6 km from Kendall Square

Rachel

CA $266 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Comfort Inn & Suites Logan International Airport

8.7 km from Kendall Square

Frank

CA $284 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel

24.6 km from Kendall Square

Jesse

CA $246 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District

4.4 km from Kendall Square

Gary

CA $340 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

27.6 km from Kendall Square

Rob

CA $263 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 7 - Jul 8

YOTEL Boston

3.4 km from Kendall Square

Emily

CA $402 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

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Where to stay in Kendall Square

Find the best Kendall Square areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kendall Square

Downtown Boston

Densely packed with highrise buildings, this area boasts landmarks like Custom House Tower and is close to Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and the Old State House. Find headquarters of major banks, hotels, and investment firms here.

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Back Bay

Victorian brownstone homes and cultural institutions like the Boston Public Library define this area. Shop at Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and Copley Place, or explore sights like Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower.

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Seaport District

Experience a transformed industrial area with office towers, innovation labs, and 78 restaurants. Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art and easily access Downtown Boston via the Evelyn Moakley Bridge.

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Beacon Hill

Historic Federal-style rowhouses, gaslit streets, and brick sidewalks create a charming atmosphere. Explore the Boston African American National Historic Site, shop on Charles Street, and easily access MBTA stations.

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North End

Indulge in Italian cuisine at numerous restaurants and bakeries, explore historic sites like Old North Church and Paul Revere House, and enjoy performances at NEMPAC and Improv Asylum Theater. Easily accessible via MBTA lines, buses, and ferries.

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Top Kendall Square Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Brockton - Boston by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Omni Parker House

8/10 Good

"The hotel was beautiful, the rooms even a deluxe king can be a bit tight for two people and their luggage but the bed was comfortable and the room was very nice. This asked me about the airport shuttle and that’s the first I heard of it. Had no clue if they had one. Asked for help finding a Walgreens or cvs and was only told of the hotel gift shop which was convenient but seemed silly to not tell me both of those were right around the block. The restaurants were delicious. The hotel was very conveniently located for seeing a lot of the sights."

citizenM Boston Back Bay

2/10 Terrible

"It would be hard to use words to describe how much i hated this hotel. there wasn’t anyone at the desk when i checked which i guess they don’t care about because you have to use a kiosk to check yourself in, then use the rfid machine to make your own key card. i did all that and went to the 7th floor with all my stuff and found that the key was for the wrong room. had to go back and re key. the room is absolutely the opposite of spacious. smaller than any NYC hotel i’ve stayed. the bed is shoved into the back of the room like a train bed. you have to lay down sideways to watch the tv and if you have someone with you they have to crawl over you to get out of the bed. you can then switch perpendicular to sleep but that leaves the bedside table at your feet. no glassware in the room. the desk, is maybe a foot wide at most and puts your back to the tv so if you want to work and watch cnbc you’re out of luck. the technology that controls the shades, lights and media works sporadically at best. this is the worse hotel experience i’ve had in a long time and i travel a lot. put on top of that the room rate which was exorbitant and it gets worse. there are too many hotels in boston to have to deal with this place. you’d be better off in a hostel. "

Hotels in Kendall Square, Boston

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Boston Marriott Cambridge

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

citizenM Boston Back Bay

The Northshore Hotel - Boston/Danvers

Lakeside Inn

The Hotel Salem

Holiday Inn Express Boston Logan Airport - Revere by IHG

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

Nantasket Beach Resort

The Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott College

The Cove At Salem

The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Logan International Airport

Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel

Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

YOTEL Boston

Where to stay in Kendall Square

Downtown Boston

Back Bay

Seaport District

Beacon Hill

North End

Top Kendall Square Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Brockton - Boston by IHG

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