The Best Hotels Closest to Kendall Square in Boston - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious, elegantly designed dining area with high ceilings, chandeliers, and classic decor.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a television, and a bookshelf.

A grand hall with ornate ceiling and large windows.

A large, classical building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance.

1. The Langham, Boston

1.6 mi from Kendall Square

Mark

£456

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, large windows, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A room with a large window overlooking a marina, featuring a sofa set, two side tables, and a patterned rug.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, featuring floral centerpieces and chandeliers.

2. Boston Harbor Hotel

1.8 mi from Kendall Square

Dorothy

£499

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a brick wall, a framed picture, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A brick building with a black door labeled '6 Hamilton Place.' There are security cameras and a 'No Trespassing' sign on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a blue-tiled backsplash.

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

3. Kasa At Boston Common

1.3 mi from Kendall Square

Alan

£291

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

4. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 0.1 mi from Kendall Square

Fiona

£242

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A restaurant with a long dining area, high ceilings, and exposed beams. Tables are set with glassware and centerpieces.

A library with leather sofas, bookshelves, and a large chandelier.

A building with a sign reading "THE DAGNY" and a brick facade. There are two bicycles parked in front.

A couple walking on a sidewalk with a restaurant named "THE DAGNY" in the background.

5. The Dagny Boston

1.6 mi from Kendall Square

Scott

£247

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel with a pool area, multiple rooms with beds, and a view of the pool.

A restaurant with a long wooden table set for dining, surrounded by chairs.

A train with a person exiting, surrounded by greenery and outdoor seating.

A modern building with a colorful mural, outdoor seating, and a garden area.

6. The Verb Hotel

1.3 mi from Kendall Square

Paula

£177

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with booth seating, round tables, and a view of the city through large windows.

A couple toasting with drinks at a bar with a city view.

A balcony with a city view, featuring a table and chairs, and a glass railing.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Canopy By Hilton Boston Downtown

1.4 mi from Kendall Square

Steve

£231

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern indoor pool area with a large window, a woman in a swimsuit, and two lounge chairs.

A modern hotel room with a curved seating area, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table with a tray.

A modern rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a glass balustrade, and a view of historic buildings.

8. Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston

1.1 mi from Kendall Square

Masooda

£576

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a red armchair, a round coffee table, and a bed with a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar/lounge area with green seating, large windows, and city views.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

9. Raffles Boston

1.1 mi from Kendall Square

Nilkanth

£525

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

10. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 0.8 mi from Kendall Square

Katherine

£158

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A modern building with a glass facade, a sign for TD Garden, and a North Station sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on the wall, and a city view.

A rooftop terrace with a red bench, tables, chairs, and hanging lights.

11. citizenM Boston North Station

1.2 mi from Kendall Square

Anthony

£181

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a city view, bar stools, and a bar counter.

An outdoor seating area with a green sofa, a blue chair, and red chairs.

A modern cafe with a checkered floor, wooden tables, and a variety of food and drink options.

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, colorful ottomans, and a large window with a city view.

12. citizenM Boston Back Bay

1 mi from Kendall Square

Melissa

£181

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern indoor pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a city view through large windows.

A modern dining area with a large table, six chairs, and a city view through large windows.

A modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue armchair. There is a dining area with a dark wood table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

13. Boston Marriott Copley Place

1.1 mi from Kendall Square

Rodrigo

£262

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of a cityscape with a bridge.

A modern kitchen with a city view, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a microwave on the counter.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a round wooden table, and a city view through large windows.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river in the background.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown/North Station

1.3 mi from Kendall Square

Steve

£235

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A grand entrance with an arched doorway, two large potted plants, and ornate lanterns.

A woman pouring champagne into a glass in a modern kitchen with dark cabinetry and a built-in oven.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a wooden table with food and drinks, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.

A spacious lobby with a wooden herringbone floor, a central round table with a plant, and a modern chandelier.

15. Hotel AKA Back Bay

1.1 mi from Kendall Square

ashley

£336

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rooftop dining area with a round table set for two, surrounded by plush seating and potted plants.

A park with a lamp post, a bridge, and buildings in the background.

A bar area with seating, a fireplace, and bookshelves.

A bar area with marble countertops, blue bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

16. The Newbury Boston

0.9 mi from Kendall Square

Farah

£531

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 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.

17. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

1.9 mi from Kendall Square

Sara

£221

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A courtyard with brick walls, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A brick building with arched windows and a black door, surrounded by greenery and a metal fence.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging lamps, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern indoor pool area with large windows, comfortable seating, and a city view.

18. Four Seasons Hotel Boston

1.1 mi from Kendall Square

Roxane

£726

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A dining table with two plates of food, candles, and a bottle of wine.

A modern kitchen with white countertops, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel trash can, and a visible exit sign.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

19. Symple Live

1.5 mi from Kendall Square

Erica

£272

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked bar counter, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A lobby with a central round table, potted plants, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, potted plants, and a sign for Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay.

A modern lounge with two sofas, a fireplace, and a unique ceiling chandelier.

20. Mandarin Oriental, Boston

1 mi from Kendall Square

Matthew

£581

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Kendall Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Langham, Boston	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Boston Harbor Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Kasa At Boston Common	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Dagny Boston	9.6 Exceptional 7,273 reviews	View

Top Kendall Square Hotel Reviews

The Revolution Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything"

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

10/10 Excellent

"No issues"

Hotel Commonwealth

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our one night stay and will be back again soon!"

The Dagny Boston

8/10 Good

"Th hotel is in a great location. Rooms were a bit small but nice. The main issue was the lighting was terrible including the bathroom vanity was a dim yellow light, challenging for makeup or shaving."

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"10/10 stay!"

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing service!!!"

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay in a wonderful location."

Other attractions near Kendall Square

A large building with a dome and columns, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and trees.

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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A bridge with illuminated lights and a cityscape in the background.

Longfellow Bridge

9.8/10 (31 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cambridge when you stop by Longfellow Bridge. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Entrepreneur Walk of Fame

Enjoy an outing to Entrepreneur Walk of Fame during your stay in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Cambridge Center Roof Garden

Enjoy an outing to Cambridge Center Roof Garden during your stay in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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MIT Museum

9.0/10 (181 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at MIT Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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List Visual Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to List Visual Arts Center during your stay in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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The Foundry

Enjoy an outing to The Foundry during your stay in Cambridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Compton Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Compton Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kendall Square?

Kendall Square is located in a vibrant area of Cambridge known for its stunning architecture and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 401 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kendall Square?

Adjacent to Kendall Square, Boston Marriott Cambridge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour health club. Other good choices close by include The Royal Sonesta Boston and The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kendall Square?

Expedia has 401 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kendall Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kendall Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Kendall Square.

What can I see and do near Kendall Square?

MIT Museum, Museum of Science and Old State House feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Old South Church. You can watch performances at Hatch Shell, Colonial Theatre and House of Blues Boston if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Kendall Square?

Head to Kendall-MIT Station to catch metro transport. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Kendall Square hotels

1. The Langham, Boston

2. Boston Harbor Hotel

3. Kasa At Boston Common

4. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

5. The Dagny Boston

6. The Verb Hotel

7. Canopy By Hilton Boston Downtown

8. Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston

9. Raffles Boston

10. Lark Hotels 907 Main

11. citizenM Boston North Station

12. citizenM Boston Back Bay

13. Boston Marriott Copley Place

14. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown/North Station

15. Hotel AKA Back Bay

16. The Newbury Boston

17. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

18. Four Seasons Hotel Boston

19. Symple Live

20. Mandarin Oriental, Boston

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Top Kendall Square Hotel Reviews

The Revolution Hotel

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Hotel Commonwealth

The Dagny Boston

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Other attractions near Kendall Square

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Longfellow Bridge

Entrepreneur Walk of Fame

Cambridge Center Roof Garden

MIT Museum

List Visual Arts Center

The Foundry

Compton Gallery

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