Waltham, MA

Travel Guide

Waltham which includes street scenes
Waltham featuring a garden
Waltham showing signage and a monument
Waltham featuring a house
Waltham showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Waltham

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Piety Corner

Piety Corner might not have many top sights, but Moody Street Historic District and Lyman Estate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Piety Corner
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South Side

4/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting South Side, you might make a stop by sights like Moody Street Historic District and Charles River.

South Side
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Banks Square

When in Banks Square, you can plan a visit to Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Banks Square
The Beaver Brook Historic Reservation is located near Waverley Square...Massachusetts A nice little day park for a quick hike

North Waltham

If you're spending some time in North Waltham, National Archives at Boston and Beaver Brook Reservation are top sights worth seeing.

North Waltham
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The Lanes

The Lanes might not have many top sights, but Lyman Estate and Moody Street Historic District are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Lanes
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Highlands

When in Highlands, you can plan a visit to Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highlands
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
3.5 out of 5
550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA
The price is SAR 451 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
SAR 451
SAR 504 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waltham. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,937 reviews)
"Awesome."

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
YOTEL Boston
YOTEL Boston
4 out of 5
65 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA
The price is SAR 687 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
SAR 687
SAR 953 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,052 reviews)
"Ice stay and very nice staff!"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is SAR 732 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
SAR 732
SAR 1,005 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,502 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay, easy to check in and out. Good views, nice roof top pool. Easy to get around"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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Crescent Suites Hotel
Crescent Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
287 Crescent Street, Waltham, MA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Waltham. Enjoy a fitness center, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Was very clean and hospitable."

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Crescent Suites Hotel
Global Luxury Suites Downtown Boston
Global Luxury Suites Downtown Boston
4 out of 5
8 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (557 reviews)
"Nice location, clean small studio apartment. Check in was easy but the guy at the reception was not friendly yet, he was bossy. We had some issues with using the TV and called the numbers that were provided and no one did answer. High ceilings, big windows and indoor lighting were great."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Global Luxury Suites Downtown Boston
Premier Suites - Bay Village
Premier Suites - Bay Village
2 out of 5
1-3-5 Cortes Street, Boston, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Copley Square and Boston Common are located nearby.
6/10 (162 reviews)
Adequate and clean. Not for comfortable lounging.
"Prices are very expensive in the area so I am pleased to we found this decent place to stay at a lower price than other acceptable places. Communication was good and instructions were clear and correct. For my peace of mind I would like to receive the instructions the day before I arrive. The place ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

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Popular places to visit

Fenway Park which includes a sporting event and night scenes as well as a large group of people

Fenway Park

4.5/5(2,499 reviews)

Fenway Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Boston. Attend a baseball game in this walkable area.

Fenway Park
Harvard University showing a city and heritage architecture

Harvard University

4.5/5(1,966 reviews)

Walk around the campus of Harvard University, a top college in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

Harvard University
Boston Common featuring landscape views, a skyscraper and flowers

Boston Common

4.5/5(4,786 reviews)

After visiting Boston Common, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boston. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

Boston Common
Gillette Stadium is also home to the New England Revolution, our pro soccer team. Tickets are easy to get and not crazy expensive. And there is always a section reserved for the hooligans, who keep the energy up for the whole stadium!

Gillette Stadium

4.5/5(388 reviews)

Gillette Stadium is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Gillette Stadium
Copley Square showing a city, heritage architecture and flowers

Copley Square

4.5/5(637 reviews)

You can learn about the local history of Boston during your trip to a well-known site like Copley Square. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Copley Square
New England Aquarium featuring marine life

New England Aquarium

4.5/5(1,678 reviews)

Take the family to visit the sea creatures at New England Aquarium and learn why this is a favorite attraction in Boston. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

New England Aquarium

Reviews of Waltham

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
227
5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
319
4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
107
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
12
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
13
1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Phil

Waltham is a great town lots of dining options highly recommend Brelundi for Italian food very warm and generous staff and owner. If you don’t want to drive into city it has a commuter rail stop which will bring you to downtown Boston quickly

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very quiet area not many stores around

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Very convenient to Boston

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Navigating was a bit confusing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved the Chateau, which is delicious Italian and seafood... served in a 1960’s vibe (but it’s real) restaurant. The food was great, menu huge, amazing number of gluten free options (cauliflower crust pizza was DELICIOUS) and the staff terrific!

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

I would NEVER STAY THERE AGAIN, AND WOULD NEVER RECOMMED it to anyone else!!!