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Discover well-known properties in Harvard Square that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 41 hotels in Harvard Square and price data was last updated on 29 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Harvard Square is C$ 718/night.
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1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
Located only a short stroll from Harvard MBTA Subway Station, The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square offers guests a convenient base while visiting Cambridge. Offering free wireless internet, a restaurant and an indoor pool, the hotel is within a 10-minute walk of the American Repertory Theater, Episcopal Divinity School and Harvard College.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
283 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
C$ 515
1 Remington Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
This Cambridge hotel is located within a 10-minute stroll of Harvard MBTA Subway Station. It also offers massage services, valet parking and a swimming pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
247 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
C$ 377
50 Amory Street (Unit 2), Cambridge, MA, United States
Chez Pat in Cambridge is set in Cambridge and is close to nearby sightseeing spots, including Inman Square. It also offers laundry facilities, a library and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Location
0.6 km from city centre
C$ 707

Tips for booking hotels in Harvard Square

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Harvard Square. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:October
Average price in Harvard Square:C$ 718/night
Cheapest price found:C$ 292/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
C$ 371 - C$ 1,390
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
C$ 469 - C$ 961
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels near Harvard Square, Cambridge

Discover affordable stays in Harvard Square that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Harvard Square can be found for as low as C$ 249 per night. There is currently one property in Harvard Square that can be booked for this price. Hotel 1868 is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Harvard Square. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
These Harvard Square properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 249
Avg. per night
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 258
Avg. per night
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 264
Avg. per night
20 Sidney Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 305
Avg. per night
777 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 327
Avg. per night
6 Prentiss Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 328
Avg. per night
110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 355
Avg. per night
16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 365
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Harvard Square

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Harvard Square to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Harvard Square at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Hotels located in the Harvard Square area sorted by price and hotel class. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
3 stars
3 stars
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States
C$ 264
1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States
C$ 249
4 stars
4 stars +
1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
C$ 515
20 Sidney Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
C$ 305

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Other accommodations in Harvard Square

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Harvard Square. There are 41 hotels in Harvard Square and price data was last updated on 29 March 2024. The average price for a stay in Harvard Square is C$ 718/night.
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1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 264
Avg. per night
6 Prentiss Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 328
Avg. per night
1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 249
Avg. per night
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 258
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Harvard Square

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Harvard Square to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
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About Harvard Square

Harvard Square lies in the heart of Cambridge, part of the Boston Metropolitan Area, in the state of Massachusetts, and acts as a central point encompassing the culture and energy of the city. Harvard University surrounds the intersection and comprises of independent business and services. It contains many students and acts as a mixing hub for the university and the local community in a busy and beautiful area of the city, as an open and colourful triangular plaza.

A key attraction for visitors to Harvard Square is to witness the famous Harvard University, whose walls line the plaza and whose student life seeps into the culture of the surrounding area, as there are also many student bars and cafes. Other nearby cultural sites include the Semitic Museum, the Museum of Natural History and the American Repertory Theatre, although the square is also a site of smaller cultural wonders, like local buskers, street performers and independent businesses. Visitors can easily find a cute or quirky cafe to relax in, or discover other student favourites like local bookshops, small theatres and artistic stores selling cheap furniture, second-hand items and old fashioned supplies. There are also food trucks that travel to Harvard Square and offer delicious food, or visitors can walk in the surrounding park nature, or shop at the nearby Garage shopping mall.

Harvard Square is served by the central transit station, which includes subway, bus and trolley connections, all of which use the area as a transfer point, making it easy for visitors to access the area from throughout the city. Public transport services use Massachusetts Avenue as a central hub and drivers can also access the avenue by car, at the end of which lies Harvard Square.

Early maps of Harvard Square show the area to be a residential district, which was once home to famous Americans, such as Anne Bradstreet, a colonial poet of the 17th century. The area changed with the development of Harvard University as what was once a shopping neighbourhood transformed into a regional meeting place and student hub. Gentrification took place, throughout the 20th century although the area retained its old, local atmosphere through maintaining second-hand stores and independent businesses, especially focusing on preserving its book selling reputation.

Facts about staying in Harvard Square

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  • What are the best hotels near Harvard Square?

    623 reviews rated Le Méridien Boston Cambridge with an average score of 8.4/10. It may also be worth looking into the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge, which received a rating of 8.2/10 from 516 reviews. Porter Square Hotel could be another great option, with a score of 8.5/10 from 1,311 reviews.

  • How much do hotels in Harvard Square cost?

    Searches in the last 72 hours suggest an average price of around C$ 72/night is normal for a hotel in Harvard Square.

  • How much is a cheap hotel near Harvard Square?

    Over the last 3 days, Harvard Square hotels have been found for as cheap as C$ 66/night in searches by HotelsCombined users.

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