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- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Cambridge, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Cambridge in January and February.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Cambridge if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Saturday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 36 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Cambridge accommodation.
- The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Cambridge found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 341, while the most expensive was C$ 341.
- How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Cambridge for 2 days.
- Sheraton Commander Hotel presents a great option for guests looking for hotels with on-site restaurants. Guests are served a buffet breakfast every morning and can order room service. There is a restaurant and bar on the property which serves cuisines in a cozy boutique setting.
- Guests traveling to Cambridge who prefer cooking their meals or just want to save on outside dining will appreciate a stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge. The hotel rooms come with a fully equipped kitchen offering modern amenities, and a dining area and you can request grocery deliveries in your room. There is also an on-site mini-market where guests can stock up on groceries.
- The Charles Hotel delivers a relaxing and serene experience for those looking to simply get away for the weekend, solo travelers, or couples who are vacationing in Cambridge. The hotel has an on-site spa that offers full spa services with a variety of treatments, including massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures. In addition to the spa, there is a wellness center and a pool for you to relax and unwind.
- For business travelers in Cambridge for conferences, conventions, or meetings you should consider booking a stay at Le Méridien Boston Cambridge. The hotel offers large event spaces for large crowds and nine conference rooms that offer flexible meeting spaces. There is a business center on the property that caters to the needs of business travelers and the hotel rooms have a workstation with a desk.
- If you are looking for a hotel in Cambridge that offers more than accommodations and amenities, you should stay at Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge. The hotel offers a variety of recreational activities including, bicycle rental services for those who love cycling, walking paths along the Charles River, and canoeing.
- The best neighborhood in Cambridge for tourists is Harvard Square. There is a good choice of hotels in Cambridge located close to the main attractions. Stay at Harvard Square Hotel located close to Harvard University and John F. Kennedy Park on the Charles River, which is perfect for sightseeing. Sheraton Commander Hotel is also close by and overlooks Cambridge Common Park, as well as being half a mile from the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
- If you are looking to shop on your visit to Cambridge, you should look for hotels in East Cambridge. Kimpton Marlowe Hotel is conveniently located near the CambridgeSide shopping mall, which has over 100 stores and restaurants and is close to the CambridgeSide Galleria. Less than a mile up Cambridge Street is another shopping outlet, Twin City Plaza. The nearest hotel to this outdoor mall is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston.
- When you are looking for hotels in downtown Cambridge you should try to stay near Harvard Yard, at the heart of the city. Centrally located hotels in this area include 4-star The Charles Hotel, which boasts a jazz club and several restaurants and old New England themed Hotel Veritas with 3-stars.
- Rich in cultural attractions, Cambridge is home to a variety of museums, with the majority located close to Harvard University. Within its grounds, the Harvard Art Museums is comprised of three museums: the Fogg Museum, the Arthur M. Sackler Museum and the Busch-Reisinger Museum, as well as four research centers. Look at booking hotels in Harvard Square, like A Friendly Inn at Harvard Square, which is only a two-minute walk away.
- For cheap hotels in Cambridge, you should plan to visit in late summer when the average temperature is 73 °F and the tourist crowds are less. Avoid staying in the center of Cambridge and opt for south of the river, near Fenway Park, like the Best Western Cambridge University Hotel, which is just 3 miles outside of Cambridge.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Cambridge
Which hotels have a fitness center?
If you are traveling to Cambridge and you follow a workout program or are looking to keep up your fitness levels, then consider booking a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge. Guests can access a modern fitness center that is fully equipped where they can comfortably work out.
Which hotels in Cambridge have rooms with a view?
For guests visiting Cambridge looking for hotels that offer rooms with a view, book a stay at Royal Sonesta Boston. The establishment offers a variety of rooms with furnished balconies and patios which offer stunning views of the city and the Charles River.
Which hotels are near the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)?
If you are in town visiting or you are a prospective MIT student, several hotels are located near the institution. Boston Marriott Cambridge is one option that is located less than a mile away. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge is another option located about one mile from the institution.
Which hotel in Cambridge has accessibility services?
Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge presents an ideal option if you or someone you are traveling with requires a hotel with accessible features and amenities. It has increased accessibility and has entire units that are wheelchair accessible, accessible elevators to access the upper floors, well-adapted baths, lowered sinks, and toilets with grab rails.
Where is the best place to stay in Cambridge to use public transit?
For good access across Cambridge, you can take your pick from the rail, subway, trolley and bus services. If you stay in the Central Square area, you will have easy access to the bus line, so book a room at Le Meridien Boston.
Which are the best hotels in Cambridge with swimming pools?
Overlooking the city of Boston and close to the MIT Museum, the AAA Four Diamond Hyatt Regency boasts an indoor pool with a retractable roof and adjoining sundeck. Another AAA Four Diamond hotel is the Royal Sonesta Boston which has an atrium-style indoor swimming pool that overlooks the Charles River.
Are there any family-friendly hotels in Cambridge?
Equipped with an indoor pool and a selection of family rooms with kitchenettes, the Residence Inn by Marriott is ideally suited to families and has easy access of the Museum of Science and close to Fenway Park, so you can catch a baseball game.
Which part of Cambridge has the most history?
Central Square is known as the Historic District of Cambridge and is home to many old churches, including Christ the King Presbyterian Church and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. The Kendall Hotel in Cambridge is ideally located to these sites. Elsewhere, in West Cambridge, not far from Harvard University, is the poet Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site. Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a good place to stay as it is only 1.5 miles away.
Where to stay in Cambridge?
Hotels in Area 2/MIT and near Harvard University have the most searches on KAYAK.
What are the best hotels near Harvard University?
Travellers who like staying near Harvard University recommend Irving House At Harvard, The Charles Hotel and Sheraton Commander Hotel.
How do I find a hotel in central Cambridge?
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Cambridge districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Cambridge city centre
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