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Our top choices for Cambridge family-friendly hotels

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Meeting facility

Meeting facility

Room

1. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

MIT

Family fun thrives with free breakfast and cribs near Boston Common at this historic firehouse hotel.

AED 888

AED 1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a blue-lit canopy and a visible American flag.

A modern coffee shop with seating, a television, and a coffee display.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a toilet.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a wall-mounted sign, and a counter with snacks.

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

East Cambridge

Cambridge family retreat offers free breakfast, easy Boston Common access, and child-friendly amenities.

AED 540

AED 618 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, two grey sofas, a round table with candles, and a coffee table with a blue vase.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A brick building with a sign reading "Residence Inn by Marriott".

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

MIT

AED 716

AED 958 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A landscaped area with a curved bench, heart-shaped sculptures, and modern buildings in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, glass walls, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A corridor with modern architecture, large windows, and seating areas.

A hotel with a modern brick facade, large windows, and outdoor seating areas with pink flowers.

4. Boston Marriott Cambridge

MIT

Family adventures near Boston Common feature pickleball courts, entertainment, and cribs.

AED 808

AED 937 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern staircase with glass railings, a bench with patterned cushions, and pendant lighting.

A modern interior with a glass railing, wooden paneling, and a herringbone patterned floor.

A modern interior with a blue sofa, plaid chairs, a wooden accent wall, and large windows offering a city view.

A brick building with large windows and a sign reading "Harvard Hotel Square".

5. Harvard Square Hotel

West Cambridge

Family-friendly comfort near Harvard Square with kid-friendly amenities and blackout drapes for restful nights.

AED 988

AED 1,146 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A Hampton Inn hotel with a prominent red neon sign, brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink with a dark countertop, and a mirror above the sink.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a round mirror, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A seating area with a blue sofa, two round tables, and four chairs.

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston/Cambridge

East Cambridge

AED 653

AED 757 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, string lights, and a well-maintained lawn.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Meridian' sign, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a desk with a television, and a large window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a yellow armchair, a grey sofa with colorful cushions, and a large artwork depicting a person rowing a boat.

7. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Cambridgeport

AED 768

AED 997 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

The Charles Hotel with outdoor seating and a garden area.

A staircase with a modern design, featuring a combination of brick and wood elements, and a metal railing.

A restaurant with a wooden table centerpiece, orchid plants, and a sign for Henrietta's Table.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, bookshelves, a red sofa, and a coffee table.

8. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge

Family fun and bicycle adventures await minutes from Harvard Square and the Boston Common.

AED 1,165

AED 1,351 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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Breakfast included

Pool

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All-inclusive

5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Cambridge

A multi-story hotel with a distinctive stepped design, featuring illuminated signage and a reflection in the water.

A dining area with a long wooden table set for six, large windows with a city view, and a view of a river.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a staircase leading to an upper floor, and a view of the city skyline through large windows.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and illuminated by lanterns.

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT

AED 493

AED 682 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a blue-lit canopy and a visible American flag.

A modern coffee shop with seating, a television, and a coffee display.

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a kitchen area in the background.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG

East Cambridge

AED 540

AED 618 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bar with two drinks, a candle, and a cityscape view at dusk.

A modern room with large windows, a round table, two chairs, and a decorative vase.

A river with boats docked, a bridge, and a city skyline in the background.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

The Royal Sonesta Boston

East Cambridge

AED 790

AED 1,026 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, two grey sofas, a round table with candles, and a coffee table with a blue vase.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A brick building with a sign reading "Residence Inn by Marriott".

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

MIT

AED 716

AED 958 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, dark wood paneling, and contemporary furniture.

AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge

North Cambridge

AED 528

AED 612 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a fire feature.

A library with bookshelves, reading chairs, and tables.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern building with a curved entrance, American flags, and a bicycle parked outside.

Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Cambridge

AED 508

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Room

Restaurant

Room

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

MIT

AED 888

AED 1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, glass walls, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A corridor with modern architecture, large windows, and seating areas.

A breakfast table with waffles, a glass of orange juice, and a pitcher of coffee.

A modern bar area with a long counter, hanging pendant lights, and a bar stocked with bottles.

Boston Marriott Cambridge

MIT

AED 808

AED 937 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a statue, and a brick building with windows.

A modern restaurant with round tables and blue chairs, featuring a chandelier and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and a central chandelier.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, classical columns, and a chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bar area in the background.

Sheraton Commander Hotel

West Cambridge

AED 902

AED 1,046 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, a large abstract painting, and a seating area with a sofa and cushions.

A lounge area with patterned armchairs, a central round table, and a chandelier.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

East Cambridge

AED 715

AED 829 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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4-star family-friendly hotels in Cambridge

A multi-story hotel with a distinctive stepped design, featuring illuminated signage and a reflection in the water.

A dining area with a long wooden table set for six, large windows with a city view, and a view of a river.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a staircase leading to an upper floor, and a view of the city skyline through large windows.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and illuminated by lanterns.

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT

AED 493

AED 682 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bar with two drinks, a candle, and a cityscape view at dusk.

A modern room with large windows, a round table, two chairs, and a decorative vase.

A river with boats docked, a bridge, and a city skyline in the background.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

The Royal Sonesta Boston

East Cambridge

AED 790

AED 1,026 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, dark wood paneling, and contemporary furniture.

AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge

North Cambridge

AED 528

AED 612 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, glass walls, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A corridor with modern architecture, large windows, and seating areas.

A breakfast table with waffles, a glass of orange juice, and a pitcher of coffee.

A modern bar area with a long counter, hanging pendant lights, and a bar stocked with bottles.

Boston Marriott Cambridge

MIT

AED 808

AED 937 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, string lights, and a well-maintained lawn.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Meridian' sign, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a desk with a television, and a large window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a yellow armchair, a grey sofa with colorful cushions, and a large artwork depicting a person rowing a boat.

Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Cambridgeport

AED 799

AED 1,033 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a fire feature.

A library with bookshelves, reading chairs, and tables.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern building with a curved entrance, American flags, and a bicycle parked outside.

Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Cambridge

AED 508

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A person sitting on a blue exercise mat in a room with a grey sofa, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on a side table.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by a parking lot and a street with autumn foliage.

A long dining table set with multiple chairs, candles, and wine glasses, indicating a formal dining area.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a plant, and a cabinet with a lamp.

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel by IHG

East Cambridge

AED 871

AED 1,137 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a red chair, a small table with a book, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to an outdoor area.

A spiral staircase with wooden steps and a metal handrail, enclosed by a wooden frame and white walls.

A wooden cabinet with a handle, a window with a view of greenery, and a chair with a textured backrest.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf with decorative items.

Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge

AED 693

AED 794 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Top Cambridge Hotel Reviews

Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, perfect for our trip!"

Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

10/10 Excellent

"beautiful hotel, great restaurant, room was big and clean, staff was very friendly and helpful"

The Westin Boston Seaport District

The Westin Boston Seaport District

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was well taken care of. Marvelous staff and hotel. 10/10 would recommend and would stay again. The train station is only a block away at the World Trade Center which made it easy to get around during traffic"

The Royal Sonesta Boston

The Royal Sonesta Boston

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing views. Cool vibe"

Garner Hotel Brockton - Boston by IHG

Garner Hotel Brockton - Boston by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Older hotel that is very clean and has everything you need. Very good breakfast and a good location."

Hyatt Regency Boston

Hyatt Regency Boston

10/10 Excellent

"Location was great for walking the city. Parking was quite expensive but attached to hotel. The arrangement of the elevators and location of the lobby and pool/workout room was confusing. Room was clean and nice size. Great decor and modern design. Staff was friendly and extremely helpful on visiting the city. Ate at hotel restaurant—excellent."

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

The Dagny Boston

The Dagny Boston

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast at the Dagny is top notch! I had the SW burrito, and have had the Ham & Cheese sandie… both.. INCREDIBLE!"

Frequently asked questions

What's Cambridge like for family-friendly vacations?

The destination of Cambridge is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The museums, sporting events, and jogging trails are just some of the things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Fly into Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), which is the closest airport, or Logan International Airport (BOS), which is located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from the city center.

What's the best place to stay for a family trip to Cambridge?

Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge is a hotel with a restaurant and laundry facilities, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your stay with the kids include The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse and The Charles Hotel.

How many family-friendly hotels should I expect to find in Cambridge?

Expedia has 5 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Cambridge.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Cambridge?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 33°F. Average annual precipitation for Cambridge is 47 inches.

What's there to see and do with your family in Cambridge?

While you are visiting Cambridge, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as Harvard Square, American Repertory Theater, and Cambridgeside Galleria. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like Fenway Park, Copley Square, and TD Garden.

What's the best way for us to get around Cambridge?

Nearby metro stations include Harvard Square Station, Central Square Station, and Porter Square Station. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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