The Best Hotels Closest to Harvard Museum of Natural History in Boston for 2026

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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 spiral staircase with wooden steps and a metal handrail, enclosed by a wooden frame and white walls.

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

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

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Omolola

SAR 597

SAR 684 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing views of the outside.

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

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

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

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Mary

SAR 507

SAR 567 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A row of blue townhouses with a porch and a sign for 'Boutique Inn'.

A garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery and a bird feeder.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a gas stove, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs. The room has wooden flooring and white walls.

A garden pathway with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and greenery.

3. Ginkgo House on Harvard

Central Square, 1.4 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Saffet

SAR 807

SAR 923 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table. There are framed botanical illustrations on the wall and a large window with hanging glass terrariums.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a visible entrance, and a mailbox on the sidewalk.

A modern lounge area with wooden panel walls, two grey upholstered chairs, a round wooden table with decorative items, and a floor lamp.

A modern lounge area with a brick wall, wooden paneling, and a mix of seating options including a sofa, armchairs, and ottomans.

4. Hotel 1868

Porter Square, 1.1 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Brenda Elizabeth

SAR 475

SAR 551 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

5. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 3 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Aimin

SAR 832

SAR 1,091 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 2.1 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Sarah

SAR 557

SAR 645 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

The Charles Hotel with outdoor seating and a garden area.

A restaurant with a wooden table centerpiece, orchid plants, and a sign for Henrietta's Table.

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

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

7. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.8 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Andre

SAR 1,165

SAR 1,351 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern lounge area with a curved sofa, round tables, and a variety of seating options.

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table, featuring a city view through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a marble dining table, grey upholstered chairs, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a city view.

8. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

1.7 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

sophia

SAR 680

SAR 945 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

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

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

steve

SAR 507

SAR 719 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A bar area with wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with liquor bottles.

A modern building with a courtyard, benches, and flower beds.

A hotel with a corner location, large windows, and a visible storefront.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

10. Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square, 1.3 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Gerardo

SAR 456

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a seating area with a coffee table.

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

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

11. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

2 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Darrell

SAR 437

SAR 509 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern reception area with a large window, a reception desk, and a 'welcome' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a refrigerated display case, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted shelf with various items.

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a view through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

12. Beacon Suites Hotel

0.9 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Sara

SAR 735

SAR 821 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and illuminated by lanterns.

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.

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.

13. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 2.9 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Dawn

SAR 474

SAR 662 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a small table with flowers.

14. Hotel Veritas

Mid-Cambridge, 0.8 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Courtlene

SAR 600

SAR 687 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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 bulletin board with postcards and a potted plant.

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

15. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.6 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Ellen

SAR 544

SAR 623 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A modern restaurant with round tables and blue chairs, featuring a chandelier and a large abstract painting on the wall.

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

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.

16. Sheraton Commander Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.6 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Elizabeth

SAR 667

SAR 773 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

A modern dining area with wooden tables, leather seating, and a wall of decorative plates.

17. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 2.2 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Margarita De

SAR 553

SAR 749 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with a stove, coffee maker, and a microwave.

A wooden table with four green cushioned seats on a patterned rug.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.

18. Tranquil House in Cambridge

Strawberry Hill, 2.7 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Lisa

SAR 421

SAR 482 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A buffet with various food items including fruits, cheeses, and vegetables.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two blue sofas, and a coffee table with a sculpture.

A reception area with two dark reception desks, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a decorative wall piece.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating area, and a pergola structure.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Cambridge-Arlington, MA

North Cambridge, 3.1 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Denise

SAR 555

SAR 620 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a large screen in the background.

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

20. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 2.2 km from Harvard Museum of Natural History

Bambi

SAR 492

SAR 710 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Museum of Natural History

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cambridge Common House	10.0 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Ginkgo House on Harvard	9.8 Exceptional 86 reviews	View
Hotel 1868	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View

Top Harvard Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"It is clean and spacious!"

The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are spacious and have a great view! The gym is wonderful! We had a wonderful stay!"

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at Cambria, very friendly staff, easy in and out with valet, overall perfect."

Porter Square Hotel

8/10 Good

"It is super clean and in a good location. My only reason for rating it Good and not Excellent is the room size. There was no storage for clothes or suitcase. There is a mini rack that can only hold 4 items of clothing. Also the desk area was tiny. So was a good value for what I needed, but i didnt spend much time in the room relaxing since it was so crampt feeling."

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Great.clean room. Staff very helpful"

Lark Hotels 907 Main

8/10 Good

"Great location in Central Square near lots of shops and MIT and Harvard. Friendly staff. Small but efficient and pleasant room. Lovely."

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"O"

Beacon Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The property was very nice and new. The decor was lovely and conducive to getting work done. The staff was outstanding --kind, friendly, informative and extremely helpful. I really enjoyed my stay and will stay the again on my next trip to the Cambridge/Boston area."

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A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a geometric design.

Museum of Comparative Zoology

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Comparative Zoology, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cambridge. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

You can study the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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A large brick building with a colorful roof and a tall tower.

Memorial Hall

Find out about the history of Cambridge when you take a trip to Memorial Hall. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

You can study the exhibits at Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cambridge. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene 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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Harvard Graduate School of Design

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the campus of Harvard Graduate School of Design, during your trip to Cambridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art scene.

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Semitic Museum

5.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Semitic Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Sanders Theater

Enjoy a performance at Sanders Theater, a storied theater in Cambridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Harvard Museum of Natural History?

Harvard Museum of Natural History is located in a vibrant area of Cambridge known for its beautiful river views and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 88 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Harvard Museum of Natural History?

Adjacent to Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Common House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include The Charles Hotel and Irving House At Harvard.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Harvard Museum of Natural History?

Expedia has 88 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Harvard Museum of Natural History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Harvard Museum of Natural History, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Harvard Museum of Natural History?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Harvard Museum of Natural History, click here.

What can I see and do near Harvard Museum of Natural History?

Study the collections at Harvard Art Museums, MIT Museum, or Museum of Science. Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and Massachusetts Hall are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at American Repertory Theater, Somerville Theatre, and Roadrunner-Boston.

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Our top choices for Harvard Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Cambridge Common House

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

3. Ginkgo House on Harvard

4. Hotel 1868

5. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

6. Lark Hotels 907 Main

7. The Charles Hotel

8. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

10. Porter Square Hotel

11. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

12. Beacon Suites Hotel

13. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

14. Hotel Veritas

15. Irving House At Harvard

16. Sheraton Commander Hotel

17. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

18. Tranquil House in Cambridge

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Cambridge-Arlington, MA

20. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Museum of Natural History

Top Harvard Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

Porter Square Hotel

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

Lark Hotels 907 Main

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Beacon Suites Hotel

Other attractions near Harvard Museum of Natural History

Museum of Comparative Zoology

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

Memorial Hall

Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

Harvard Science Center

Harvard Graduate School of Design

Semitic Museum

Sanders Theater

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