The Best Hotels Closest to Harvard Yard 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 room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf with decorative items.

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

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Yard

Omolola

SAR 799

SAR 915 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, artwork on the walls, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern building with a prominent 'CAMBRIA' sign, featuring a multi-story structure with large windows and a flat roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dark headboard, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern lounge area with a red sofa, round tables, and a fireplace.

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.4 km from Harvard Yard

Mary

SAR 687

SAR 768 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 a brick wall, wooden paneling, and a mix of seating options including a sofa, armchairs, and ottomans.

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

3. Hotel 1868

Porter Square, 1.5 km from Harvard Yard

Brenda Elizabeth

SAR 611

SAR 709 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

4. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 2.7 km from Harvard Yard

Fiona

SAR 956

SAR 1,235 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 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.

5. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 1.8 km from Harvard Yard

Erica

SAR 643

SAR 746 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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.

6. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

Andre

SAR 1,153

SAR 1,337 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A modern bathroom with a wooden console table, a mirror, a towel rack, and a small plant.

A modern interior with a wooden slat wall, a reception desk, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

7. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

1.2 km from Harvard Yard

Sara

SAR 812

SAR 1,098 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 bar area with a counter, bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

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".

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.6 km from Harvard Yard

Michael

SAR 732

SAR 979 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A restaurant with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

9. Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square, 1.7 km from Harvard Yard

Gerardo

SAR 586

SAR 680 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

10. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.6 km from Harvard Yard

Darrell

SAR 584

SAR 679 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and a built-in refrigerator.

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

11. Beacon Suites Hotel

1.3 km from Harvard Yard

Keith

SAR 808

SAR 903 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

12. Hotel Veritas

Mid-Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Yard

Mike

SAR 909

SAR 1,040 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

SAR 922

SAR 1,069 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

14. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 2.4 km from Harvard Yard

Dawn

SAR 504

SAR 697 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

A bulletin board with postcards and a potted plant.

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

15. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

Ellen

SAR 807

SAR 923 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

16. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 1.9 km from Harvard Yard

Margarita De

SAR 785

SAR 1,019 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

A woman walking with a suitcase in front of a Marriott hotel entrance.

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

17. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from Harvard Yard

Victoria

SAR 826

SAR 957 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 modern lobby with teal chairs, a reception desk, a staircase, and a TV screen.

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

18. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 1.7 km from Harvard Yard

Bambi

SAR 624

SAR 863 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a lamp.

19. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

East Cambridge, 3.1 km from Harvard Yard

Arti

SAR 667

SAR 773 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern staircase with glass railings, a bench with patterned cushions, and pendant lighting.

A brick building with large windows and a sign reading "Harvard Hotel Square".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view of buildings.

A modern interior with a glass railing, wooden paneling, and a herringbone patterned floor.

20. Harvard Square Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

Ekaterina

SAR 1,077

SAR 1,249 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Yard

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cambridge Common House	10.0 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel 1868	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Lark Hotels 907 Main	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View

Top Harvard Yard Hotel Reviews

Arcadian Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Easy checkin, nice/clean room. Only complaint is breakfast starts at 7. Hard for business travelers."

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

8/10 Good

"The rooms were clean and nice sized. The self parking was $48.00 plus $25.00 destination fee plus $3.99 destination tax added to the already higher room price, but no mention of that up front."

Harvard Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location with a pleasant room. Just stayed one night but would choose this hotel again if in the area."

Irving House At Harvard

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near Harvard. Short walk to the T line and convenient to restaurants and shops. Loved the breakfast and the cookies set out by the front desk each day. Everyone who worked there was pleasant and helpful. Check in and check out was very easy. We would definitely stay there again."

Cambridge Common House

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully designed rooms, impeccable service, and really great location. Loved Cambridge Common House - I think the best hotel option in Harvard Square at the moment, and a really great addition to the area."

Beacon Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"all good"

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 theater 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 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 Boston Cambridge.

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?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Harvard Yard, head over to our customer service page.

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 American Repertory Theater, Somerville Theatre, and Roadrunner-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. Hotel 1868

4. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

5. Lark Hotels 907 Main

6. The Charles Hotel

7. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

9. Porter Square Hotel

10. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

11. Beacon Suites Hotel

12. Hotel Veritas

13. Sheraton Commander Hotel

14. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

15. Irving House At Harvard

16. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

17. Boston Marriott Cambridge

18. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

19. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

20. Harvard Square Hotel

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Top Harvard Yard Hotel Reviews

Arcadian Hotel

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Harvard Square Hotel

Irving House At Harvard

Cambridge Common House

Beacon Suites Hotel

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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