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

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

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.2 km from The Alchemist

Jason

SAR 959

SAR 1,097 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 vending machine stocked with beverages in a wooden interior setting.

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

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.5 km from The Alchemist

Mary

SAR 898

SAR 1,003 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a beige sofa, a large potted plant, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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, 1.3 km from The Alchemist

Saffet

SAR 1,009

SAR 1,155 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

4. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 2.9 km from The Alchemist

Fiona

SAR 980

SAR 1,263 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

5. Beacon Suites Hotel

1.3 km from The Alchemist

Keith

SAR 743

SAR 829 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of the cityscape.

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 km from The Alchemist

Lorena

SAR 874

SAR 1,013 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

The Charles Hotel with outdoor seating and a garden area.

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

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

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

7. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from The Alchemist

David

SAR 1,177

SAR 1,365 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a comfortable sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

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.

8. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

1.2 km from The Alchemist

Sara

SAR 1,128

SAR 1,466 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square, 1.6 km from The Alchemist

Gerardo

SAR 801

SAR 929 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.6 km from The Alchemist

Andrew

SAR 826

SAR 961 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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".

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from The Alchemist

Michelle

SAR 860

SAR 1,128 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Sheraton Commander Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from The Alchemist

Elizabeth

SAR 1,273

SAR 1,477 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

13. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.7 km from The Alchemist

Alejandra

SAR 1,183

SAR 1,354 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

14. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 2.5 km from The Alchemist

Michael

SAR 731

SAR 960 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 1.8 km from The Alchemist

Alexander

SAR 757

SAR 1,017 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

16. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square, 3 km from The Alchemist

Victoria

SAR 1,145

SAR 1,328 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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 blue sofa, plaid chairs, a wooden accent wall, and large windows offering a city view.

17. Harvard Square Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.3 km from The Alchemist

Jerome

SAR 1,010

SAR 1,172 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of greenery.

18. Studio Allston Hotel

1.9 km from The Alchemist

Shannon

SAR 841

SAR 1,133 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 hotel reception area with two reception desks, a wall-mounted sign, and a counter with snacks.

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

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

East Cambridge, 3.1 km from The Alchemist

Daniel

SAR 834

SAR 954 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 pool area with green pillars, a sofa, and a lounge chair.

20. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

3.1 km from The Alchemist

Xavier

SAR 871

SAR 973 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Alchemist

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cambridge Common House	10.0 Exceptional 44 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	9.8 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Ginkgo House on Harvard	9.8 Exceptional 82 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View
Beacon Suites Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 94 reviews	View

Top The Alchemist Hotel Reviews

The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice restaurant. Excellent gym."

Lark Hotels 907 Main

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient and well-designed place at outstanding location"

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"During the first of the season’s Nor’easter, I landed at Logan intl airport, only to discover that my accommodation was a scam. Finally, I found that Courtyard Marriott Boston Cambridge had a room, when we got there we were told there was no such room, a wonderful woman named Sandra. Finally found a great one. We we so relieved, butterfly was in"

Studio Allston Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was a good location for what we were looking for. We had one night in Boston then were heading north to Maine. The parking lot was great for our rental car then we uber’ed from the hotel to make it easier. We wanted to visit Harvard campus which this was a perfect location to do that. Cheap Ubers also to get to the North End district for dinner! The breakfast had great variety and the room was decent."

Hotel Veritas

8/10 Good

"Street noise from next door burger joint was loud well after midnight on the weekend. Understaffed. One front desk person frequently gone doing things."

Harvard Square Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location. Limited parking"

Irving House At Harvard

10/10 Excellent

"What a wonderful experience to have stayed at Irving House. Highly recommended-"

Ginkgo House on Harvard

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet, clean, and very kind manager"

Other attractions near The Alchemist

Harvard Square

9.0/10 (3,936 reviews)

With a visit to Harvard Square, a favorite shopping spot in Cambridge, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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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 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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Harvard Cooperative Society

Enjoy an outing to Harvard Cooperative Society during your stay in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Club Passim

You can get tickets for a performance at Club Passim on your trip to Cambridge. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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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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The Sinclair Music Hall

You can enjoy a show at The Sinclair Music Hall during your stay in Cambridge. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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The Sinclair

You can make plans for a show at The Sinclair during your stay in Cambridge. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Alchemist?

The Alchemist is located in a vibrant area of Cambridge known for its beautiful river views and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 105 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to The Alchemist?

Adjacent to The Alchemist, The Charles Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good options close by include Harvard Square Hotel and The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge.

How many hotels should I expect to find near The Alchemist?

Expedia has 105 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Alchemist.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Alchemist, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near The Alchemist.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Alchemist?

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What can I see and do near The Alchemist?

Harvard Art Museums, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and MIT Museum feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and Massachusetts Hall. You can catch a show at American Repertory Theater, Somerville Theatre, and Roadrunner-Boston.

How can I get to The Alchemist?

Head to Harvard Square Station for metro transit. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for The Alchemist hotels

1. Cambridge Common House

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

3. Ginkgo House on Harvard

4. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

5. Beacon Suites Hotel

6. Lark Hotels 907 Main

7. The Charles Hotel

8. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

9. Porter Square Hotel

10. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

12. Sheraton Commander Hotel

13. Irving House At Harvard

14. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

15. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

16. Boston Marriott Cambridge

17. Harvard Square Hotel

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 The Alchemist Hotel Reviews

The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

Lark Hotels 907 Main

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Studio Allston Hotel

Hotel Veritas

Harvard Square Hotel

Irving House At Harvard

Ginkgo House on Harvard

Other attractions near The Alchemist

Harvard Square

Massachusetts Hall

Harvard Hall

Harvard Cooperative Society

Club Passim

John Harvard Statue

The Sinclair Music Hall

The Sinclair

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