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Looking for the perfect hotel near Harvard University? The boutique accommodations at Harvard Square Hotel provide all the essentials for a relaxing getaway or productive business trip in Cambridge, MA.
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Explore Our Boutique Hotel Near Harvard University
Book a memorable stay in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts at Harvard Square Hotel. With a prime address next to Harvard University and the Charles River, our boutique hotel is surrounded by the local shops, cafés, nightlife and attractions of Harvard Square. Downtown Boston is also less than 10 minutes away.
We Have Everything You Need to Feel at Home
Find the perfect combination of New England hospitality and boutique style at Harvard Square Hotel. With convenient amenities like our Lobby café, property-wide Wi-Fi and on-site parking, it’s never been easier to relax and unwind. Scroll down for a complete list of features at our limited service hotel in Cambridge, just steps from Harvard Square.
Explore Harvard Square & Historic Cambridge
Step outside Harvard Square Hotel and discover the best of Cambridge, from Harvard University happenings and landmark museums to historic homes, independent bookstores, river walks, theaters, cafés, and the everyday energy of Harvard Square.
Harvard Happenings
Stay close to the academic, cultural, and campus life that brings visitors to Harvard Square year-round. From Harvard Yard and campus tours to lectures, reunions, performances, athletic events, and admissions visits, Harvard Square Hotel places guests just steps from the university experience.
- Harvard University
- Harvard Yard
- John Harvard Statue
- Sanders Theatre
- Harvard Stadium
- Harvard Book Store
Historic Cambridge
Cambridge is filled with stories, from colonial-era streets and university landmarks to historic homes, green spaces, and riverfront paths. Explore Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters, Cambridge Common, Mount Auburn Cemetery, and the historic streets surrounding Harvard Square.
- Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters
- Cambridge Common
- Mount Auburn Cemetery
- Brattle Street
- Harvard Yard
- Charles River
Art & Museums
Spend the day surrounded by art, science, performance, and discovery. Harvard Square Hotel is close to the Harvard Art Museums, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Peabody Museum, Brattle Theatre, American Repertory Theater, and other cultural destinations throughout Cambridge and Boston.
- Harvard Art Museums
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Peabody Museum
- Brattle Theatre
- American Repertory Theater
- MIT Museum
Music & Culture
Harvard Square has long been one of Cambridge’s most creative neighborhoods, with live music, theater, film, jazz, lectures, and performance spaces all close to Harvard Square Hotel. Catch a show at Club Passim or The Sinclair, attend a performance at Sanders Theatre, see what’s playing at A.R.T., or spend the evening with independent film, jazz, and local nightlife nearby.
- Club Passim
- The Sinclair
- Sanders Theatre
- American Repertory Theater
- Brattle Theatre
- Regattabar Jazz Club
- Lizard Lounge
- Lou’s Harvard Square
Special Hotel Offers
Parking Package
This offer includes daily parking for one vehicle, making your stay at Harvard Square Hotel even more convenient.
Plan Ahead and Save
Plan ahead and save 5% with our Advanced Purchase rate when you book four or more days before arrival.
Ivy Paws Package
Fur babies welcome! This package includes Harvard swag for your pup. One dog allowed per room.