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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 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.

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

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Jason

SAR 747

SAR 855 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

1.2 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Mary

SAR 778

SAR 869 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

3. Ginkgo House on Harvard

Central Square, 1.6 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Saffet

SAR 926

SAR 1,060 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

4. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 3.2 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Fiona

SAR 957

SAR 1,236 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

5. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 2.4 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Katherine

SAR 700

SAR 811 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 interior with a wooden slat wall, a reception desk, and a hanging light fixture.

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

6. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

1.7 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Sara

SAR 812

SAR 1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

The Charles Hotel with outdoor seating and a garden area.

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

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

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 Graduate School of Design

Andre

SAR 1,313

SAR 1,523 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 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 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".

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 3.1 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

nathan

SAR 732

SAR 980 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 modern hotel lobby with a refrigerated display case, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted shelf with various items.

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

9. Beacon Suites Hotel

0.8 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Keith

SAR 858

SAR 958 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

10. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

2.1 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Darrell

SAR 584

SAR 680 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

11. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.8 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Ellen

SAR 883

SAR 1,010 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

12. Hotel Veritas

Mid-Cambridge, 1 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Alexander

SAR 977

SAR 1,118 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

13. Sheraton Commander Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Elizabeth

SAR 954

SAR 1,107 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a desk with a television, and a large window with curtains.

14. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 2.5 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Margarita De

SAR 786

SAR 1,020 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a chandelier.

A modern breakfast buffet with a marble island, glass display cases, and a variety of food and drink options.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, dark wood paneling, and contemporary furniture.

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge

North Cambridge, 3.2 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Margaret

SAR 571

SAR 663 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a small side table.

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

North Cambridge, 2.9 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Denise

SAR 694

SAR 775 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 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.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 2.3 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Bambi

SAR 625

SAR 864 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a glass coffee table. There is a flat-screen TV, a potted plant, and artwork on the walls.

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

2.2 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Crystal

SAR 571

SAR 819 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outdoors.

19. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

3.1 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Carmen

SAR 605

SAR 675 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A two-story building with a red door and a sign above it. There is a small garden with flowers in front of the building.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a chandelier, a large window with floral curtains, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a cityscape.

A room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and artwork on the walls.

20. The Farrington Inn

2.9 km from Harvard Graduate School of Design

Chiara

SAR 259

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Graduate School of Design

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cambridge Common House	10.0 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	9.8 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Ginkgo House on Harvard	9.8 Exceptional 84 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Lark Hotels 907 Main	9.4 Exceptional 325 reviews	View

Top Harvard Graduate School of Design Hotel Reviews

Porter Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I reserve small rooms and they are so pleasant and well designed that they are perfect for me. I’ve only had good experiences with people who work at the hotel. The location is great, And good public transportation very close by."

Irving House At Harvard

8/10 Good

"I honestly think they should’ve had more breakfast options. They should’ve offered scrambled eggs."

Harvard Square Hotel

8/10 Good

"Transportation is very convenient as well as parking lots"

Studio Allston Hotel

8/10 Good

"Walkable distance to Harvard"

Cambridge Common House

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place and very close to Harvard. Highly recommended."

Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, easy check-in, great location!"

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay and the room was always kept clean and nice once we returned. Staff were helpful and nice. Breakfast was good! If anything I wish the hotel provided a shuttle to certain parts of Boston for drop off and pick up."

Ginkgo House on Harvard

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was excellent! From our check-in and throughout the duration of our 2 days stay at the property everything was perfect. Nancy is acts as the host is so friendly and welcoming. The property is well-maintained, well located and quiet. I highly recommend as you will not be disappointed! Thank you Nancy and everyone at Ginkgo!"

Beacon Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"all good"

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A large red brick building with a central entrance and a triangular pediment.

Harvard Museum of Natural History

9.0/10 (199 reviews)

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

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Harvard Law School

9.0/10 (185 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Harvard Law School, during your travels in Cambridge. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Cambridge Common

10.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Cambridge with a stop at Cambridge Common. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

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Maud Morgan Arts Center

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Harvard Science Center

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Harvard Graduate School of Design?

Harvard Graduate School of Design 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 76 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Harvard Graduate School of Design?

Adjacent to Harvard Graduate School of Design, Sheraton Commander Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices close by include The Charles Hotel and Cambridge Common House.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Harvard Graduate School of Design?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Harvard Graduate School of Design.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Harvard Graduate School of Design, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Harvard Graduate School of Design?

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What can I see and do near Harvard Graduate School of Design?

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Harvard Art Museums, and MIT Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and Massachusetts Hall are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at American Repertory Theater, Somerville Theatre, and Roadrunner-Boston.

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Our top choices for Harvard Graduate School of Design 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. Lark Hotels 907 Main

6. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

7. The Charles Hotel

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

9. Beacon Suites Hotel

10. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

11. Irving House At Harvard

12. Hotel Veritas

13. Sheraton Commander Hotel

14. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge

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

17. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

18. Studio Allston Hotel

19. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

20. The Farrington Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Graduate School of Design

Top Harvard Graduate School of Design Hotel Reviews

Porter Square Hotel

Irving House At Harvard

Harvard Square Hotel

Studio Allston Hotel

Cambridge Common House

Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Ginkgo House on Harvard

Beacon Suites Hotel

Other attractions near Harvard Graduate School of Design

Museum of Comparative Zoology

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Harvard Law School

Cambridge Common

Lizard Lounge

Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

Maud Morgan Arts Center

Harvard Science Center

Frequently asked questions