MIT Travel Guide

Boston

A river city with a prominent bridge and dense urban architecture.
A waterfront cityscape with a clear blue sky, sailboats, and modern buildings.
A modern architectural building with unique geometric shapes and a curved glass facade.
A city skyline with autumn foliage, a bridge, and a river.
A modern urban plaza with a glass building, surrounded by greenery and benches.

Stay near popular MIT attractions

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

9.2/10 (1,465 reviews)
Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of academia at the architecturally rich, museum-filled campus of one of America’s most celebrated universities.
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Things to do

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

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

£36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Boston CityPASS: Admission to Top 4 Boston Attractions

Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions

£62
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour guides in costume in Boston

Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

£34
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Boston Harbor Cruise boat with the skyscrapers of the city in the background in Boston

City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

£27
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

£38
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket

LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket

£21
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in MIT

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

4 out of 5
575 Memorial Drive Cambridge MA
The price is £156 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£156
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,631 reviews)
"Parking garage was a little tight but it worked well for our one night stay. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, there were a lot of extra towels for us, and the front desk staff were helpful in giving us different ways to get where we wanted to go. The parking garage attendant was also helpful ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is £257 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£257
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,971 reviews)
"Clean, well maintained, quiet."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is £99 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£99
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,919 reviews)
"I love the style of this place. Loved the down the hall bathrooms and vibe. The beds were perfect (I stayed in a four bunk room with my college aged kids). So fun. Will go again"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The Revolution Hotel
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

5 out of 5
450 Summer Street Boston MA
The price is £252 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£252
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
The price is £139 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£139
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,007 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Good sized room with everything we needed. Great location. Would happily stay here again."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

3 out of 5
220 Huntington Avenue Boston MA
The price is £201 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£201
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Copley Square and Fenway Park are located nearby.
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta
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Where to stay in MIT

Find the best MIT areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Boston

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Seaport District

Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

A narrow alley with brick buildings, green ivy, and street lamps.

Beacon Hill

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

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North End

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

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