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Featured Motels in Boston

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Framingham
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Framingham
2.5 out of 5
650 Cochituate Rd, Framingham, MA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $73 per night

Situated in the business district, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Cochituate State Park and Shoppers World. Fun and Games Family Entertainment Center ...…

3.8/5Good! (986 reviews)

"Nothing special, but it’s clean and right off the mass pike for easy access."…"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2020

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Boston - Framingham
The Walpole Motel
The Walpole Motel
2 out of 5
2200 PROVIDENCE HWY. RTE1, Walpole, MA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $70 per night

Situated in Walpole, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Family Funway Foxboro, Gillette Stadium, and Patriot Place. Hall at Patriot Place is 1.8 mi (3 km) ...…

3.1/5 (222 reviews)

"Very Nice Place!!! I’ll coming back. Clean, comfortable and safe"…"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2020

The Walpole Motel
Charles River Motel
Charles River Motel
2.5 out of 5
1800 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA
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The price is $94 per night

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston College, and Harvard University. Harvard Square and Boston ...…

3.5/5Good! (735 reviews)

"Honestly for the price, which is low considering it is near Boston, I was pleasantly suprised. The TV needed work as reception was spotty. It reminded me of the old rappit ear antennae days haha. But overall I would recommend it was clean and staff was pleasant and friendly"…"

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2020

Charles River Motel
Clipper Ship Inn
Clipper Ship Inn
2 out of 5
40 Bridge Street, Salem, MA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $115 per night

Situated in the historical district, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Park Service Salem Visitor Center, Salem Witch Museum, and Salem Common. Peabody ...…

3.9/5Good! (996 reviews)

"Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Front desk lady (owner?) was very helpful with local travel tips. I would have liked To have a security chain on the door. Fair price for a motel."…"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2020

Clipper Ship Inn
Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North
Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North
1.5 out of 5
65 Newbury Street/US Route 1 North, Danvers, MA
Free Cancellation
The price is $80 per night

Situated in a shopping district, this motel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Glen Magna Farms and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Rebecca Nurse Homestead. Phillips House and Breakheart ...…

2.8/5 (997 reviews)

"The staff was very friendly and the room was clean. I did ask for an extra blanket which they were not able to provide, the pool was closed and the advertised 24 hour coffee was only available in the morning."…"

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2020

Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North
Knights Inn Danvers
Knights Inn Danvers
2 out of 5
219 Newbury St., Danvers, MA
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The price is $79 per night

Situated by the ocean, this motel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Rebecca Nurse Homestead and within 9 mi (15 km) of North Shore Music Theatre and Endicott College. ...…

3/5 (992 reviews)

"The room was large and clean. The TV worked well. No breakfast or pool because of the pandemic, of course. We had some very noisy neighbors who spent much of the night loudly arguing but that is certainly not the fault of the hotel."…"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020

Knights Inn Danvers
Town Line Motel
Town Line Motel
2.5 out of 5
735 Broadway, Malden, MA
The price is $110 per night

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of TD Garden, USS Constitution Museum, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Boston Common and Boston Convention ...…

3/5 (250 reviews)

"The. location is Great. The Staff, is Good,Excellent Customer Service. The Place is Very Very Clean."…"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2020

Town Line Motel
Econo Lodge Boston-Malden
Econo Lodge Boston-Malden
1.5 out of 5
321 Broadway, Malden, MA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $100 per night

Situated in Malden, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Revere Beach, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston, and Bunker Hill Monument. Tufts University and Assembly ...…

2.6/5 (864 reviews)

"Location, accesabilty, and close proximaty of food, stores, and quietness."…"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2020

Econo Lodge Boston-Malden
OYO Hotel Malden MA Broadway
OYO Hotel Malden MA Broadway
2.5 out of 5
551 Broadway, Malden, MA
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The price is $89 per night

Situated in Malden, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Revere Beach, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston, and Tufts University. The Freedom Trail and TD Garden ...…

2.4/5 (13 reviews)

"Staff is very nice and easy to deal with , I would definitely recommend this place ."…"

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2020

OYO Hotel Malden MA Broadway
Super 8 by Wyndham Watertown/Cambridge/Boston Area
Super 8 by Wyndham Watertown/Cambridge/Boston Area
2 out of 5
100 N Beacon St, Watertown, MA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $99 per night

Situated in Watertown, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston College, and Brighton Music Hall. Harvard University and Harvard ...…

2.8/5 (999 reviews)

"Parking was convenient. Continental breakfast was good. Reception desk open 24 hours."…"

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2019

Super 8 by Wyndham Watertown/Cambridge/Boston Area
Bedford Motel
Bedford Motel
2 out of 5
30 North Road, Rte 4 & 225, Bedford, MA
Free Cancellation
The price is $72 per night

Situated in Bedford, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Nutting Lake Conservation Land, Burlington Mall, and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. Buckman Tavern ...…

3.5/5Good! (874 reviews)

"It was local and quiet!"…"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020

Bedford Motel
Boston Motel
Boston Motel
2.5 out of 5
655 Washington St, Weymouth, MA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $110 per night

Situated in Weymouth, this motel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from South Shore Hospital and within 9 mi (15 km) of South Shore Plaza and F1 Boston. Nantasket Beach and ...…

2.4/5 (205 reviews)
A Great Stay

"Very nice office clerk. The room was well equipped with everything needed for a one night stay. I felt comfortable and relaxed. Will definitely stay again"…"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2020

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Hyatt Regency Boston
Hyatt Regency Boston
4 out of 5
One Avenue De Lafayette, Boston, MA
The price is $127 per night
4.3/5Excellent! (1,684 reviews)

"Nice hotel in the center of everything hotel psrking snd is pretty expensive $40 a night"…"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2020

Hyatt Regency Boston
Boston Park Plaza
Boston Park Plaza
4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street, Boston, MA
The price is $134 per night
4.1/5Very Good! (5,596 reviews)

"The service, the room, the location was EXCELLENT"…"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2020

Boston Park Plaza
Archer Hotel Boston/Burlington
Archer Hotel Boston/Burlington
4 out of 5
18 3rd Avenue, Burlington, MA
The price is $109 per night
4.8/5Exceptional! (1,305 reviews)
Perfect spot to visit family

"Great, clean hotel wit nice location and walking distance to restaurants. Just the ticket."…"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2020

Archer Hotel Boston/Burlington
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Boston Motels for the Frugal Traveler

There are 12 affordable motels in Boston among more than 1254 lodging choices. When you pick one of these budget-friendly accommodations, you might not have many of the amenities found in a traditional hotel but you'll save more money for your trip.

By saving on your room price, you can enjoy all that Boston has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Boston City Hall, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and Massachusetts State House.

Fun fact: The word "motel" was invented in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel. Often just a story or two, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot.

Listed below are some of our customers’ favorite Boston motels to select from:

Charles River Motel

  • Stay within a 5-minute drive of Boston University and Kenmore Square.
  • Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Town Line Motel

  • Free WiFi and a conference center are available during your stay, along with room amenities like an LCD TV.
  • It's located within a 10-minute drive of The Freedom Trail and TD Garden.

Clipper Ship Inn

  • Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
  • Stay within a 5-minute drive of Salem Witch Museum and Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

Knights Inn Danvers

  • It's located within a 20-minute drive of Salem Witch Museum and Witch House.
  • A restaurant along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.

Motel 6 Boston - Danvers

  • Stay within a 20-minute drive of Salem Witch Museum and Witch House.
  • Enjoy access to the indoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Things to Do in Boston

Check out the college campus and notable monuments while you're sightseeing in this vibrant area. Those who've visited Boston love the theater scene and museums.

Here are some popular places:

  • Boston City Hall
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace
  • Massachusetts State House

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

  • Boston Common
  • Boston Public Garden
  • Walden Pond

You'll find these family-friendly attractions:

  • New England Aquarium
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • F1 Boston

Boston is also known for its:

  • Historical sites
  • Sports
  • Tours
  • Architecture
  • Skyscrapers

Best Time to Visit Boston

Determine the optimal time to visit Boston by looking over these seasonal weather details:
  • The hottest months are typically July and August, while January and February are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 41° F and nighttime temperatures average 22° F
  • April-June: 80° F is the daytime average and 36° F is the nighttime average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 82° F and nighttime averages are around 52° F
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 67° F during the day and 24° F at night
  • Average rainfall is 39.41 inches in a year

How to Get to Boston and Around the Area

Boston Transportation
NameTypeDistance
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) Airport 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) Airport 13.3 mi (21.5 km)
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) Airport 13.6 mi (21.9 km)
Government Center Station Metro Station 0.1 mi (0.1 km)
State St. Station Metro Station 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
Bowdoin Station Metro Station 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
Boston North Station Train Station 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
Boston South Station Train Station 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
Boston-Back Bay Station Train Station 1.2 mi (1.9 km)

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Boston?
Because you’ll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Boston. Not-to-be-missed sights include Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and Quincy Market.
What is a motel?
At many motels, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Boston?
Charles River Motel: A 24-hour front desk along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. It’s located within a quick 3-minute drive of Brighton Music Hall. Econo Lodge Boston-Malden: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a 10-minute drive of The Freedom Trail and Encore Boston Harbor. Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North: It’s located within a 20-minute drive of Salem Witch Museum and Witch House. An indoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like cable TV. Plaza Inn: Stay within a 20-minute drive of Salem Witch Museum and Witch House. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities like an LCD TV.
What can I do in Boston?
Check out the college campus and enjoy the fascinating museums in this historical area while you’re sightseeing. People who’ve visited Boston love its monuments and theater scene. Some popular places to visit include Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and Quincy Market. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Boston Common, Copley Square, and Boston Public Garden. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: New England Aquarium, Museum of Science, and USS Constitution Museum.
What's the weather like in Boston?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 33°F. Average annual rainfall for Boston is 44 inches.
How can I get around Boston?
Fly into Logan Intl. Airport (BOS), which is located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. You can also search for flights into Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), which is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. You can access metro transit at Government Center Station, State St. Station, and Bowdoin Station.

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