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

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.

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.2 mi from Harvard Science Center

Jason

£221

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A vending machine stocked with beverages in a wooden interior setting.

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

0.7 mi from Harvard Science Center

Mary

£202

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery and a bird feeder.

3. Ginkgo House on Harvard

Central Square, 0.8 mi from Harvard Science Center

Saffet

£232

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

4. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 1.8 mi from Harvard Science Center

Fiona

£242

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Beacon Suites Hotel

0.7 mi from Harvard Science Center

Keith

£167

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A building entrance with a doormat, large windows, and potted plants.

A round table with a teapot and biscuits by a window with a view of a building with a tower.

A modern room with large windows, a round table, and four chairs.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of the cityscape.

6. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 1.2 mi from Harvard Science Center

Lorena

£207

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

The Charles Hotel with outdoor seating and a garden area.

A restaurant with a wooden table centerpiece, orchid plants, and a sign for Henrietta's Table.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, bookshelves, a red sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a glass door.

7. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.4 mi from Harvard Science Center

David

£275

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden slat wall, a reception desk, and a hanging light fixture.

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

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.

8. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

0.9 mi from Harvard Science Center

Sara

£295

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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.

9. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.1 mi from Harvard Science Center

Andrew

£194

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A brick building with a covered entrance and signage for "Residence Inn by Marriott."

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 1.7 mi from Harvard Science Center

Michelle

£227

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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, 0.4 mi from Harvard Science Center

Elizabeth

£297

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A two-story building with a sign reading "Irving House Bed & Breakfast".

A sign for Irving House Bed & Breakfast with a number 24 on it, surrounded by colorful tulips.

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a blue armchair, a red sofa, and a patterned rug.

A bulletin board with postcards and a potted plant.

12. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.3 mi from Harvard Science Center

Alejandra

£273

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

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

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

13. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 1.6 mi from Harvard Science Center

Michael

£193

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 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.

A modern lobby with teal chairs, a reception desk, a staircase, and a TV screen.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 1.2 mi from Harvard Science Center

Alexander

£205

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

East Cambridge, 1.9 mi from Harvard Science Center

Richard and Karla

£186

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 seating area with a blue sofa, two round tables, and four chairs.

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

16. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

East Cambridge, 1.9 mi from Harvard Science Center

Arti

£208

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

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

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

17. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square, 1.8 mi from Harvard Science Center

Victoria

£267

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern staircase with glass railings, a bench with patterned cushions, and pendant lighting.

A modern interior with a blue sofa, plaid chairs, a wooden accent wall, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view of buildings.

A brick building with large windows and a sign reading "Harvard Hotel Square".

18. Harvard Square Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.4 mi from Harvard Science Center

Jerome

£236

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A modern room with orange and purple chairs, a white round table, and a colorful abstract mural on the wall.

19. Studio Allston Hotel

1.3 mi from Harvard Science Center

Shannon

£212

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 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.

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

East Cambridge, 1.8 mi from Harvard Science Center

Daniel

£192

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Science Center

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
Ginkgo House on Harvard	9.8 Exceptional 82 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View
Beacon Suites Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 94 reviews	View

Top Harvard Science Center Hotel Reviews

Brand New LUX-2 Level Living•Harvard•MIT•Subway•Cambridge• 2 Parkings +Garage

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great, the location is very convenient and the house is very spacious."

Lark Hotels 907 Main

10/10 Excellent

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

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"During the first of the season’s Nor’easter, I landed at Logan intl airport, only to discover that my accommodation was a scam. Finally, I found that Courtyard Marriott Boston Cambridge had a room, when we got there we were told there was no such room, a wonderful woman named Sandra. Finally found a great one. We we so relieved, butterfly was in"

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."

Harvard Square Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location. Limited parking"

Ginkgo House on Harvard

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet, clean, and very kind manager"

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Harvard Museum of Natural History

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Harvard Science Center?

Harvard Science Center is located in a vibrant area of Cambridge known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 115 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Harvard Science Center?

Adjacent to Harvard Science Center, Irving House At Harvard is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and a snack bar/deli. Other good choices close by include The Charles Hotel and Cambridge Common House.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Harvard Science Center?

Expedia has 115 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Harvard Science Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Harvard Science Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Harvard Science Center.

What can I see and do near Harvard Science Center?

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Harvard Art Museums and MIT Museum feature captivating exhibits. Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Massachusetts Hall are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at American Repertory Theater, Somerville Theatre and Roadrunner-Boston if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Harvard Science Center?

Make your way to Harvard Square Station to catch metro transport. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Harvard Science Center hotels

1. Cambridge Common House

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

3. Ginkgo House on Harvard

4. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

5. Beacon Suites Hotel

6. Lark Hotels 907 Main

7. The Charles Hotel

8. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

9. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

11. Sheraton Commander Hotel

12. Irving House At Harvard

13. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

14. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

16. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

17. Boston Marriott Cambridge

18. Harvard Square Hotel

19. Studio Allston Hotel

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

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Top Harvard Science Center Hotel Reviews

Brand New LUX-2 Level Living•Harvard•MIT•Subway•Cambridge• 2 Parkings +Garage

Lark Hotels 907 Main

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Studio Allston Hotel

The Charles Hotel

Hotel 1868

Hotel Veritas

Harvard Square Hotel

Ginkgo House on Harvard

Other attractions near Harvard Science Center

Memorial Hall

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

Sanders Theater

John Harvard Statue

Harvard Hall

Semitic Museum

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