Somerville, MA

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Somerville

The best savory baked goods, good soup, strong coffee. The feta tomato squares are unique and delicious.   Local artists featured on the walls.

Ward Two

If you're spending some time in Ward Two, Wine & Cheese Cask and Artisans Asylum are top sights worth seeing.

Ward Two
Abandoned train cars on the tracks under I-93 between Community and Sullivan Stations on the Orange line.  You may recognize them from 'The Town'!  Bit of a creepy walk to get to them.

Inner Belt

3.5/5(45 area reviews)

Even though there aren't top sights in Inner Belt, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like TD Garden. Jump on the metro at East Somerville Station to see more of the city.

Inner Belt
Delicious sushi in the assembly row shopping center in Somerville.

Assembly Square

4/5(144 area reviews)

Discover Assembly Row, a smart growth development featuring retail outlets, a 12-screen cinema, and a marina. Enjoy diverse dining options like Papagayo and Earls Kitchen + Bar, and easily access the MBTA Orange Line at Assembly station.

Assembly Square
Buddy’s Diner, one of my favorite local spots to eat. Come early on a weekend morning, this tiny diner car fills up fast and only stays open through lunch! A really great old school friendly, local vibe!

East Somerville

Home to Mudflat arts center and the East Branch Library, East Somerville boasts a lively business corridor on Broadway with diverse restaurants and boutiques. Easily accessible via the Green Line Extension and multiple bus lines.

East Somerville
Duck tater tots!

Prospect Hill

Well-liked for its coffeehouses and shopping, Prospect Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Prospect Hill Monument and Bow Market, and jump on the metro at Gilman Square Station to get around the city.

Prospect Hill
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Spring Hill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Spring Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Harvard Square and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Spring Hill
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston Somerville

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston Somerville

3 out of 5
23 Cummings St, Somerville, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 694 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
AED 694
AED 776 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Somerville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,879 reviews)
Great alternative
"Perfect location and much more affordable than both the airport or downtown. Clean, comfortable, nice breakfast and all at a reasonable price."

Reviewed on 19 September 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston Somerville
citizenM Boston North Station

citizenM Boston North Station

4 out of 5
70 Causeway Street, Boston, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 915 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
AED 915
AED 1,065 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,782 reviews)
Personal experience at citizen M
"Great experience BUT no cups in room, no place to relax except to lie in bed, only one small bench to place suitcase then non place to sit.. pillows too hard"

Reviewed on 16 September 2025

citizenM Boston North Station
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA
The price is AED 1,043 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
AED 1,043
AED 1,233 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,433 reviews)
Business hotel near harbour side
"Although the hotel is located in a lovely area by the harbour side, I did feel it was quite far from a lot of the main places to visit. I enjoy walking but I had to use public transport a lot of the time because the places I wished to visit were quite a trek on foot."

Reviewed on 17 September 2025

Seaport Hotel Boston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
3 bd 2 ba Unit

3 bd 2 ba Unit

3 out of 5
21 Michigan Ave, Somerville, MA
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Somerville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and climate control. Popular attractions Encore Boston Harbor and TD Garden are located ...
3 bd 2 ba Unit
Temple Place Suites

Temple Place Suites

2.5 out of 5
29 Temple Place, Boston, MA
Stay at this apartment in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Boston Common and Faneuil Hall Marketplace ...
6.8/10 (268 reviews)
"The property was in a desirable location. The only issues were the loudness of The air conditioning unit for sleeping purposes and the softness of the mattress. Otherwise it served my needs quite well!"

Reviewed on 18 September 2025

Temple Place Suites
Bay Village Suites

Bay Village Suites

2 out of 5
Cortes St, Boston, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Copley Square and Boston Common are located nearby.
6.4/10 (213 reviews)
"Good stay overall. If the management wanted to turn this into an even better experience they would improve the bath on floor “3” by adding hooks or shelves to put your stuff while showering etc, repaint especially the ceiling with some mildew, and slightly redo the shower floor so it doesn’t have ..."

Reviewed on 17 September 2025

Bay Village Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Somerville

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
78
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
81
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
27
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
6
1 - Terrible 3%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We stayed in Somerville because it was cheaper than staying in the city of Boston- which is where we needed to get to everyday. The trip to Boston was about 20 mins and very scenic! Somerville had many great restaurant choices.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Food choices excellent.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We are from mountains and trees, it was what we expected. Will NOT use Uber for transportation, but the cab drivers are great

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I went her for a show, was happy with the area and the access to Haitian food.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Somerville is a quaint town not far from Cambridge or down town Boston.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very close to Boston. Nice neighborhood. Convenient place to stay.