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

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, 0.2 km from The Alchemist

Jason

฿9,410

฿10,770 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 restaurant with large windows, interior lighting, and seating arrangements.

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.5 km from The Alchemist

Mary

฿6,694

฿7,478 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table. There are framed botanical illustrations on the wall and a large window with hanging glass terrariums.

A modern lounge area with a brick wall, wooden paneling, and a mix of seating options including a sofa, armchairs, and ottomans.

A modern lounge area with wooden panel walls, two grey upholstered chairs, a round wooden table with decorative items, and a floor lamp.

A modern gym with a curved brown leather bench, small round tables, and woven poufs.

3. Hotel 1868

Porter Square, 1.5 km from The Alchemist

peter

฿7,682

฿8,907 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

4. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 2.9 km from The Alchemist

Fiona

฿8,314

฿10,770 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 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.

5. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 2 km from The Alchemist

Lorena

฿6,261

฿7,259 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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 hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

6. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

1.2 km from The Alchemist

Sara

฿9,621

฿12,574 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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

฿12,395

฿14,372 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 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 bar area with a counter, bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

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".

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from The Alchemist

Michelle

฿7,696

฿10,092 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

9. Beacon Suites Hotel

1.3 km from The Alchemist

Keith

฿7,675

฿8,573 total

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

10. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.6 km from The Alchemist

Andrew

฿5,225

฿6,085 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

11. Sheraton Commander Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.5 km from The Alchemist

Elizabeth

฿9,969

฿11,559 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a distinctive stepped design, featuring illuminated signage and a reflection in the water.

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

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and illuminated by lanterns.

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.

12. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 2.5 km from The Alchemist

Michael

฿4,817

฿6,590 total

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 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.

13. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 2.1 km from The Alchemist

Margarita De

฿7,280

฿9,415 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A multi-story building with a well-maintained lawn and a gated entrance.

14. Hotel Veritas

Mid-Cambridge, 0.6 km from The Alchemist

Alexander

฿9,037

฿10,344 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A buffet setup with various food items and a large screen in the background.

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

฿6,181

฿8,413 total

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

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

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

16. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square, 3 km from The Alchemist

Victoria

฿10,250

฿11,885 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a blue-lit canopy and a visible American flag.

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.

A modern coffee shop with seating, a television, and a coffee display.

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

East Cambridge, 3.1 km from The Alchemist

Daniel

฿5,881

฿6,731 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

18. Studio Allston Hotel

1.9 km from The Alchemist

Adam

฿5,113

฿7,324 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

A tall ship docked at a harbor with a prominent monument in the background.

19. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

3.1 km from The Alchemist

Xavier

฿6,352

฿7,095 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

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

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

20. Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.5 km from The Alchemist

Margaret

฿5,309

฿6,156 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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
Hotel 1868	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View
Lark Hotels 907 Main	9.4 Exceptional 309 reviews	View

Top The Alchemist Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff"

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

8/10 Good

"Convenient location to Trader Joe's for snacks. Staff were very accommodating, restaurant was good!"

Lark Hotels 907 Main

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

The Charles Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spent the Nor'easter weekend at the Charles, went to Red Sox and Rhinocerous play at the ART, hotel is perfectly situated to take advantage of all the restaurants in Harvard Square with easy access to the red line at Harvard."

Hotel 1868

10/10 Excellent

"Super location, opposite Porter station which I hadn’t realised on booking, it was perfect for travelling to all Boston must see areas. Being from outside the US we found the Boston subway system very user friendly. We would recommend certainly for the location. Also priced well compared to other Boston hotels."

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."

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 favourite shopping spot in Cambridge, you can browse for souvenirs. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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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 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 theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Club Passim

You can enjoy a show at Club Passim on your trip to Cambridge. While you're here, you can savour 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 make plans for a show at The Sinclair Music Hall during your stay in Cambridge. While you're here, you can savour 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 savour 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 stunning river views and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 105 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 accommodation options 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, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near The Alchemist.

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 over to Harvard Square Station for metro transport. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for The Alchemist hotels

1. Cambridge Common House

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

3. Hotel 1868

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. Sheraton Commander Hotel

12. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

13. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

14. Hotel Veritas

15. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

16. Boston Marriott Cambridge

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

18. Studio Allston Hotel

19. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

20. Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Top The Alchemist Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Lark Hotels 907 Main

Studio Allston Hotel

The Charles Hotel

Hotel 1868

Hotel Veritas

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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