MIT Travel Guide
Boston





Popular places to visit

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of academia at the architecturally rich, museum-filled campus of one of America’s most celebrated universities.

Kendall Square
You can learn about the history of Cambridge with a trip to Kendall Square. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
MIT Museum
You can study the exhibits at MIT Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Cambridge Center Roof Garden
Enjoy an outing to Cambridge Center Roof Garden during your stay in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Stata Center
Learn about the local history of Cambridge when you spend time at Stata Center. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Compton Gallery
You can study the exhibits at Compton Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cambridge. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Top hotels in MIT

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Hotel staff are super nice.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Excellent stay!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Very welcoming staff and beautiful lobby.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The hotel is beautiful and the furnishings and decor were warm and inviting. The staff was very friendly. We especially enjoyed the beautiful pool. The whole spa area was great. We’d definitely return.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
I didn't realise there was an airport shuttle
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Dagny Boston
The rooms were very clean, staff was amazing and very helpful. Would definitely stay there again and recommend it.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around MIT

Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.

Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.

Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.

Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

South End
South End is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Copley Place and SoWa Artists Guild.

