What's it like in Riverside?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Cambridge's Riverside neighborhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Riverside? Consider a visit to Harvard Square while you're in the neighborhood.

How many hotels are there in the Riverside area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cambridge, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 20 Riverside hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riverside, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Riverside.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Riverside?

To access more information about updating your trip to Riverside or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page .

What are the top things to see and do in Riverside?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Riverside with a visit to Wheeler Park and John F. Kennedy Park. You could also plan a visit to Harvard Square or Charles River while you're in the neighborhood. Favorite places to visit in the surrounding area include Fenway Park, Copley Square, and TD Garden. When you're sightseeing in Cambridge, Encore Boston Harbor and W.E.B. Du Bois Residence are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Riverside and the greater Cambridge area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Harvard Square Station and Central Square Station.

Top Riverside Hotels

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Riverside hotels

1. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.9 km from Riverside

Mary

￥44,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

2. Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport

6.8 km from Riverside

Maria Criselda

￥56,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

3. Studio Allston Hotel

1.9 km from Riverside

Shannon

￥47,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown Boston

3.8 km from Riverside

Jose

￥37,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Suite (The Arcadian) | Cribs (free), WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

5. Arcadian Hotel

2.6 km from Riverside

Steven

￥41,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

6. Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District

6.7 km from Riverside

Krystal

￥65,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

7. Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

9.6 km from Riverside

kira

￥42,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

8. Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

7.2 km from Riverside

Valerie

￥59,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

9. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 1.3 km from Riverside

Lorena

￥44,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

10. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown/North Station

4.5 km from Riverside

Adam

￥54,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

11. Hotel Commonwealth

2.6 km from Riverside

Cheryl

￥73,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

12. Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport

8.7 km from Riverside

Robert

￥54,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

13. Boston Marriott Copley Place

3.7 km from Riverside

Beatriz

￥69,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

14. Hampton Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

6.5 km from Riverside

Galyna

￥42,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

15. Hotel 1868

Porter Square, 2.3 km from Riverside

Margaret

￥32,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

16. Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square, 2.5 km from Riverside

Gerardo

￥33,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

17. The Verb Hotel

2.8 km from Riverside

Donald

￥56,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Logan International Airport

10.5 km from Riverside

Bradley

￥44,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

19. Hampton by Hilton at the Boston Seaport District

6.8 km from Riverside

Tyler

￥55,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

20. The Dagny Boston

5.1 km from Riverside

Jason

￥81,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

View all properties

Where to stay in Riverside

Find the best Riverside areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Quincy Market with an American flag, historic buildings, and a clock tower in the background.

Downtown Boston

Densely packed with highrise buildings, this area boasts landmarks like Custom House Tower and is close to Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and the Old State House. Find headquarters of major banks, hotels, and investment firms here.

See properties

A historic church with a large central tower and multiple spires, surrounded by modern buildings and a public square with people and greenery.

Back Bay

Victorian brownstone homes and cultural institutions like the Boston Public Library define this area. Shop at Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and Copley Place, or explore sights like Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower.

See properties

A waterfront with a large white cruise ship docked, a building with a green dome, and a blue banner.

Seaport District

Experience a transformed industrial area with office towers, innovation labs, and 78 restaurants. Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art and easily access Downtown Boston via the Evelyn Moakley Bridge.

See properties

A red brick building with a white entrance and a stone wall with a number 81.

Beacon Hill

Historic Federal-style rowhouses, gaslit streets, and brick sidewalks create a charming atmosphere. Explore the Boston African American National Historic Site, shop on Charles Street, and easily access MBTA stations.

See properties

A statue of a man on horseback in a park with trees, a clock tower, and brick buildings in the background.

North End

Indulge in Italian cuisine at numerous restaurants and bakeries, explore historic sites like Old North Church and Paul Revere House, and enjoy performances at NEMPAC and Improv Asylum Theater. Easily accessible via MBTA lines, buses, and ferries.

See properties

Top Riverside Hotel Reviews

Omni Parker House

8/10 Good

"Beautiful hotel, clean and good staff. But, the neighbors were noisy and the fire alarm in the next room went off around midnight for about 15 minutes before maintenance came. Lots of truck noise outside in the early mornings."

Find hotels in Riverside, Boston

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Riverside hotels

1. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

2. Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport

3. Studio Allston Hotel

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown Boston

5. Arcadian Hotel

6. Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District

7. Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

8. Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

9. Lark Hotels 907 Main

10. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown/North Station

11. Hotel Commonwealth

12. Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport

13. Boston Marriott Copley Place

14. Hampton Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

15. Hotel 1868

16. Porter Square Hotel

17. The Verb Hotel

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Logan International Airport

19. Hampton by Hilton at the Boston Seaport District

20. The Dagny Boston

Where to stay in Riverside

Downtown Boston

Back Bay

Seaport District

Beacon Hill

North End

Top Riverside Hotel Reviews

Omni Parker House

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia