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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 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.

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Yard

Jason

€255

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, spacious layout.

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.4 km from Harvard Yard

Mary

€198

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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, 1.1 km from Harvard Yard

Saffet

€282

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 balcony with wicker chairs and a view of the cityscape.

4. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 1.8 km from Harvard Yard

Katherine

€192

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a glass door.

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

5. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

Andre

€444

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

1.2 km from Harvard Yard

Sara

€303

includes taxes & fees

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

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.6 km from Harvard Yard

Michelle

€267

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Beacon Suites Hotel

1.3 km from Harvard Yard

Keith

€227

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

9. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.6 km from Harvard Yard

Darrell

€161

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

10. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Yard

Ellen

€280

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.

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.

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.

11. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 2.4 km from Harvard Yard

Michael

€182

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

12. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 1.9 km from Harvard Yard

Margarita De

€276

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 high-rise building with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a body of water in the foreground.

A modern lobby with teal chairs, a reception desk, a staircase, and a TV screen.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 1.7 km from Harvard Yard

Alexander

€222

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A breakfast table with waffles, a glass of orange juice, and a pitcher of coffee.

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

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

14. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from Harvard Yard

Victoria

€314

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel corridor with modern lighting, tables, and artwork on the walls.

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

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

15. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

2.9 km from Harvard Yard

Carmen

€195

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

16. Studio Allston Hotel

2 km from Harvard Yard

Crystal

€178

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a fire feature.

A modern lounge area with large windows, a bar, and seating arrangements including a sofa and chairs.

A library with bookshelves, reading chairs, and tables.

A modern building with a curved entrance, American flags, and a bicycle parked outside.

17. Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.7 km from Harvard Yard

Margaret

€163

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 wooden dresser, a television mounted on the wall, a vase with flowers, and a chair.

18. The Farrington Inn

2.5 km from Harvard Yard

Craig

€101

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a potted plant, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A hotel room with a large city view, a round dining table, and a sofa.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative painting.

A large hotel with a curved facade and the name "Encore" illuminated on the top.

19. Encore Boston Harbor

4.5 km from Harvard Yard

Nimet

€284

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel with a pool area, multiple rooms with beds, and a view of the pool.

A train with a person exiting, surrounded by greenery and outdoor seating.

A modern building with a colorful mural, outdoor seating, and a garden area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a sofa with cushions, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

20. The Verb Hotel

3.6 km from Harvard Yard

Vincent

€227

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Yard

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cambridge Common House	10.0 Exceptional 44 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	9.8 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Ginkgo House on Harvard	9.8 Exceptional 82 reviews	View
Lark Hotels 907 Main	9.4 Exceptional 315 reviews	View
The Charles Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Harvard Yard Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean Room Staff Bar is exelent grup"

Studio Allston Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean, breakfast was good, convenient to the bus stop, calm location, would stay here again."

Porter Square Hotel

8/10 Good

"You have to request that your room be cleaned by 11:00, otherwise, they will not clean your room. The front desk staff is not very friendly, they hardly look up from their computers but the hotel has an excellent and convenient location."

Sheraton Commander Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Yay!"

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property, great location and helpful staff."

The Charles Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Arrived early and called me with an early check in. Staff is terrific! Lovely hotel and excellent location. Will return."

Harvard Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Small clean efficient best locating in harvard square bar move. Schedule all your meetings at Henrietta's table at the Charles Hotel (literally across the street) and Dave 75% on the room."

Brand New LUX-2 Level Living•Harvard•MIT•Subway•Cambridge• 2 Parkings +Garage

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great, the location is very convenient and the house is very spacious."

Ginkgo House on Harvard

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet, clean, and very kind manager"

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 galleries 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 holiday in Cambridge. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art galleries 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 holiday in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Fogg Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Fogg Museum in 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 with a stop at 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)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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, take a look at the 118 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Harvard Yard?

Adjacent to Harvard Yard, Harvard Square Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a coffee shop and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include The Charles Hotel and The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Harvard Yard?

Expedia has 118 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Harvard Yard.

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 transport. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Harvard Yard hotels

1. Cambridge Common House

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

3. Ginkgo House on Harvard

4. Lark Hotels 907 Main

5. The Charles Hotel

6. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

8. Beacon Suites Hotel

9. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

10. Irving House At Harvard

11. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

12. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

13. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

14. Boston Marriott Cambridge

15. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

16. Studio Allston Hotel

17. Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18. The Farrington Inn

19. Encore Boston Harbor

20. The Verb Hotel

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Top Harvard Yard Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Studio Allston Hotel

Porter Square Hotel

Sheraton Commander Hotel

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

The Charles Hotel

Harvard Square Hotel

Brand New LUX-2 Level Living•Harvard•MIT•Subway•Cambridge• 2 Parkings +Garage

Ginkgo House on Harvard

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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