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Petite Queen with private Patio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, WiFi (free), bed sheets

King Deluxe - Washington Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, WiFi (free), bed sheets

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Science Center

Jason

￥37,540

￥42,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, cribs (free), rollaway beds (free), WiFi (free)

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.2 km from Harvard Science Center

Kim

￥31,096

￥34,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from Harvard Science Center

Brenda

￥31,616

￥41,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

4. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.7 km from Harvard Science Center

Daniel

￥67,462

￥78,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Penthouse, Balcony, City View | Terrace/patio

5. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 2 km from Harvard Science Center

Eliza

￥27,986

￥32,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. The Atlas Hotel

1.4 km from Harvard Science Center

Malik

￥39,713

￥52,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.7 km from Harvard Science Center

nathan

￥30,440

￥40,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV

8. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.8 km from Harvard Science Center

Andrew

￥23,775

￥27,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Executive Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

9. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 2.6 km from Harvard Science Center

charlene

￥25,054

￥33,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

10. Hotel Veritas

Mid-Cambridge, 0.6 km from Harvard Science Center

Tin Wai Janice

￥26,838

￥30,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

11. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Science Center

Ramon

￥27,318

￥31,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

12. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 2.1 km from Harvard Science Center

Hemant

￥31,779

￥41,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

13. Sheraton Commander Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.6 km from Harvard Science Center

Elizabeth

￥40,471

￥46,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

14. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 2 km from Harvard Science Center

￥25,314

￥35,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

15. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

East Cambridge, 3.1 km from Harvard Science Center

Arti

￥31,252

￥36,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

East Cambridge, 3 km from Harvard Science Center

Rosalia Dilorenzo

￥31,096

￥36,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

17. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from Harvard Science Center

Seidy

￥35,784

￥41,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Drink in the Cosmos Space Suite | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

18. Studio Allston Hotel

2.2 km from Harvard Science Center

Shannon

￥25,174

￥35,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Additional Living Area) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

East Cambridge, 2.9 km from Harvard Science Center

Jennifer

￥29,088

￥33,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

20. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

2.9 km from Harvard Science Center

Taylor

￥29,533

￥32,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Science Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cambridge Common House	10.0 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	9.8 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
The Charles Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Lark Hotels 907 Main	9.4 Exceptional 270 reviews	View

Top Harvard Science Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel 1868

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, helpful staff, clean hotel. Great coffee shop right next door, the T-train is literally across the street from the hotel."

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was terrific. There was a gentleman named Bruce at the front who was especially helpful, as on our last day, he took care of our luggage after checkout so that we could spend the day at the Boston MFA before getting to our evening flight back to Seattle. Would recommend this hotel wholeheartedly ."

Lark Hotels 907 Main

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and nice hotel."

Harvard Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean room , convenient to all , Great staff"

Sheraton Commander Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room cleaning was inadequate compared to our previous stays. The towels were not clean."

Cambridge Common House

10/10 Excellent

"The cutest and most picturesque & cozy hotel, the staff were all very kind and the bed is so comfy!!! 1000% recommend!"

Irving House At Harvard

10/10 Excellent

"My wife thought the breakfast options were a bit limited (no breakfast meats or cold cuts), but it was perfectly fine with me."

Other attractions near Harvard Science Center

A historic brick building with a large arched window and a tower.

Memorial Hall

Find out about the history of Cambridge when you take a trip to Memorial Hall. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Harvard Museum of Natural History

9.0/10 (199 reviews)

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

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Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

You can study the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments

You can study the exhibits at Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Sanders Theater

Enjoy a performance at Sanders Theater, a storied theater in Cambridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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John Harvard Statue

You can learn about the history of Cambridge when you stop by John Harvard Statue. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Harvard Hall

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cambridge with a stop at Harvard Hall. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Semitic Museum

5.4/10 (6 reviews)

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

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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, check out the 131 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and a snack bar/deli. Other good choices close by include The Charles Hotel and The Atlas Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Harvard Science Center?

Expedia has 131 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Harvard Science Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Harvard Science Center?

To find more details about updating your stay near Harvard Science Center or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 Somerville Theatre, House of Blues Boston, and MGM Music Hall at Fenway if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Harvard Science Center?

Make your way to Harvard Square Station to catch metro transit. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Harvard Science Center hotels

1. Cambridge Common House

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

3. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

4. The Charles Hotel

5. Lark Hotels 907 Main

6. The Atlas Hotel

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

8. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

9. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

10. Hotel Veritas

11. Irving House At Harvard

12. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

13. Sheraton Commander Hotel

14. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

15. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

17. Boston Marriott Cambridge

18. Studio Allston Hotel

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

20. Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Science Center

Top Harvard Science Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel 1868

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Lark Hotels 907 Main

Harvard Square Hotel

Sheraton Commander Hotel

Cambridge Common House

Irving House At 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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