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

A reception area with a dark wood paneling, a reception desk, and framed pictures on the wall.

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Yard

Jason

฿8,955

฿10,249 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

1.4 km from Harvard Yard

Mary

฿7,643

฿8,537 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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.

3. Ginkgo House on Harvard

Central Square, 1.1 km from Harvard Yard

Saffet

฿9,272

฿10,611 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel facade with large windows and a sign reading 'The Atlas Hotel.'

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a sign reading 'The Atlas Hotel', and a number '40' indicating the address.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and hanging pendant lights.

4. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

1.2 km from Harvard Yard

Harrison

฿10,783

฿13,921 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a view through large windows.

5. Beacon Suites Hotel

1.3 km from Harvard Yard

Keith

฿7,857

฿8,776 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 hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a seating area with a coffee table.

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

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

6. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.6 km from Harvard Yard

Andrew

฿7,653

฿8,912 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern dining area with wooden tables, leather seating, and a wall of decorative plates.

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.

7. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 1.9 km from Harvard Yard

Margarita De

฿8,270

฿10,559 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 corridor with modern architecture, large windows, and seating areas.

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

A woman walking with a suitcase in front of a Marriott hotel entrance.

8. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from Harvard Yard

Victoria

฿10,711

฿12,419 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, a large abstract painting, and a seating area with a sofa and cushions.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A lounge area with patterned armchairs, a central round table, and a chandelier.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

East Cambridge, 3 km from Harvard Yard

Richard and Karla

฿7,084

฿8,214 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Hampton Inn hotel with a prominent red neon sign, brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "WELCOME TO THE PATRIOT STATE," and a map of the state on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a bench press, and a rack of dumbbells.

A seating area with a blue sofa, two round tables, and four chairs.

10. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

East Cambridge, 3.1 km from Harvard Yard

Arti

฿8,649

฿10,028 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 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.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, and a large screen displaying Courtyard Marriott Boston Cambridge.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 1.7 km from Harvard Yard

Alexander

฿7,335

฿9,746 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

East Cambridge, 2.9 km from Harvard Yard

Jennifer

฿7,297

฿8,351 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, large windows, and a chandelier.

A room with a large window overlooking a marina, featuring a sofa set, two side tables, and a patterned rug.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, featuring floral centerpieces and chandeliers.

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a central roundabout, and a mix of commercial and residential structures.

13. Boston Harbor Hotel

5.8 km from Harvard Yard

Dorothy

฿25,341

฿29,528 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious, elegantly designed dining area with high ceilings, chandeliers, and classic decor.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a television, and a bookshelf.

A large, classical building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance.

A grand hall with ornate ceiling and large windows.

14. The Langham, Boston

5.5 km from Harvard Yard

Mark

฿22,928

฿26,699 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a television, a patterned armchair, a sofa, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A woman seated in a chair reading a book in a room with a fireplace, wooden floor, and decorative wall panels.

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, seating area with cushions, and a 'No Diving' sign.

A waterfront cityscape with high-rise buildings, a bridge, and a river.

15. Seaport Hotel Boston

6.8 km from Harvard Yard

Erick

฿8,045

฿10,510 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A courtyard with string lights, outdoor seating, and a brick building facade.

A spacious indoor area with a central seating area, multiple tables, and chairs, surrounded by white brick walls and large windows.

A brick building with a modern entrance, a white car parked in front, and a sign indicating the entrance.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a mix of traditional and contemporary decor.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown/Seaport

6.3 km from Harvard Yard

Adriana

฿12,920

฿15,045 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with a long dining area, high ceilings, and exposed beams. Tables are set with glassware and centerpieces.

A building with a sign reading "THE DAGNY" and a brick facade. There are two bicycles parked in front.

A library with leather sofas, bookshelves, and a large chandelier.

A grand lobby with a large arched entrance, a high ceiling with a detailed mural, and a view of the street outside.

17. The Dagny Boston

5.5 km from Harvard Yard

Reed

฿10,040

฿12,861 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with wooden flooring, multiple dining tables, and hanging chandeliers.

A grand hallway with marble walls, a staircase, and elegant seating.

A building facade with multiple windows and decorative arches.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative mural on the wall.

18. The Godfrey Hotel Boston

5 km from Harvard Yard

Keir

฿11,417

฿14,854 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant named "SWEENEYS ON BOYLTON" with outdoor seating and a black facade.

A bar area with a neon sign reading "The Irving," wooden shelves stocked with bottles, and patrons seated at tables.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, plush seating, and decorative wall art.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

19. The Lenox Hotel Boston

4.1 km from Harvard Yard

Juan

฿13,104

฿15,259 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A bar area with a city view, seating with red accents, and a plant.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

A high-rise hotel lobby with large windows, a chandelier, and seating areas.

20. Raffles Boston

4.5 km from Harvard Yard

Robinette

฿29,280

฿34,097 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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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 1,005 reviews	View
Ginkgo House on Harvard	9.8 Exceptional 82 reviews	View
The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge	9.4 Exceptional 392 reviews	View
Beacon Suites Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 88 reviews	View

Top Harvard Yard Hotel Reviews

Hotel 1868

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Excellent location."

citizenM Boston Back Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, easy check in from a late flight"

Irving House At Harvard

10/10 Excellent

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

Lark Hotels 907 Main

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved our stay at Lark Hotels! The hotel had such a great vibe — stylish and beautifully designed, but still very warm and comfortable. It didn’t feel like a typical hotel at all. There were so many thoughtful little details throughout the property that made the whole experience feel special. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and everything felt very personal and relaxed. Our room was clean, comfortable, and had a lot of character. We stayed as a family and everyone really enjoyed it. What stood out most was the overall atmosphere. It felt like they really understood what makes a trip memorable, not just what makes a nice hotel. We genuinely enjoyed coming back to the hotel after being out for the day. One of our favorite hotel experiences in a long time. We would definitely stay at a Lark property again and have already recommended it to friends. Thank you for such a wonderful stay!"

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

10/10 Excellent

"I only stayed for one night but it was a super easy check in process. Took less than 5 minutes to get up to my room. My room was very clean and comfortable. I was within walking distance to the Harvard campus. The printer they leave available for guest was super helpful. Would recommend to anyone and I plan to stay again."

Harvard Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great”nuts and bolts” hotel. Well maintained, clean and helpful staff. The amenities are few but clean. The proximity of the Hotel at Harvard Square makes up for the lack of restaurant, fitness center and the like."

Beacon Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very good experience overall. If sensitive to noise, there is some of that"

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 116 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 116 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. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

5. Beacon Suites Hotel

6. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

7. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

8. Boston Marriott Cambridge

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

10. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

11. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

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

13. Boston Harbor Hotel

14. The Langham, Boston

15. Seaport Hotel Boston

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown/Seaport

17. The Dagny Boston

18. The Godfrey Hotel Boston

19. The Lenox Hotel Boston

20. Raffles Boston

Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Yard

Top Harvard Yard Hotel Reviews

Hotel 1868

citizenM Boston Back Bay

Irving House At Harvard

Lark Hotels 907 Main

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

Harvard Square Hotel

Beacon Suites Hotel

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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