We'd like to help you find an accommodation that's as perfect in atmosphere as it is in location. You might start your search in Porter Square or East Cambridge, two popular neighborhoods in the city.
Travelers to Cambridge love its stunning river views and popular shops. Are you hoping to do some shopping while you're in town? A trip to Harvard Square and Cambridgeside Galleria are top places to put on your list. Harvard Art Museums and Harvard Museum of Natural History are also a few notable stops. Whether you're looking to stay right in the heart of town or you'd like to be a little more tucked away, we'd like to help you find what you're looking for in Cambridge.
Where to Stay for History
Founded in 1636, Harvard University is older than the United States itself, which declared independence in 1776. Stay in a hotel on Harvard Square to absorb the classic student experience within the brick walls of Harvard Yard. While here, try the food in the area's well-regarded restaurants. Book a room in the historic houses of Riverside overlooking the Charles River, where students from across the city row up and down the water. Some of the most famous political figures in U.S. history have lived in or passed through Cambridge. Stay in West Cambridge for walking tours of many of the neighborhood's historic homes.
West Cambridge
West Cambridge is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Mount Auburn Cemetery and American Repertory Theater while you're in town.
While Harvard is a pillar of tradition, Massachusetts Institute of Technology looks toward the future, in technology as well as other elements, including food. Stay in the recently renovated neighborhood of Kendall Square to take advantage of a range of cutting-edge restaurants. Just down Massachusetts Avenue, Central Square has accommodations within steps of some of Boston's most beloved restaurants and an eclectic selection of ethnic cafés. Get a taste of the area's multiculturalism from a hotel in Porter Square, which offers plenty of culinary charms.
Central Square
When in Central Square, check out the abundant dining options and consider a stop by Central Square Theatre. If you want to see more of the area, you can catch the metro at Central Square Station.
Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travelers enjoy in Porter Square, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Porter Square Station.
Massachusetts is known for its many beautiful parks and Cambridge fits right in with a great selection of open public spaces. Spend long lazy days relaxing on lawns in North Cambridge's many green spaces, which are often located between traditional wooden houses that conceal accommodations of all kinds. Near the Somerville neighborhood, large hilly parks offer rewarding vistas for those willing to climb steps from their hotel to the top. Alternatively, book a hotel in Cambridgeport to relax along the river. This area is also a short commute from Boston Common, America's oldest park, dating back to 1634.
Cambridgeport
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Cambridgeport. A stop by Charles River or Central Square Theatre might round out your trip.
