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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 reception area with a dark wood paneling, a reception desk, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

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

1. Cambridge Common House

West Cambridge, 0.4 km from Harvard Science Center

Omolola

AED 733

AED 839 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with a red sofa, bookshelves, a fireplace, and a bar area.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, spacious layout.

A restaurant with large windows, interior lighting, and seating arrangements.

2. Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

1.2 km from Harvard Science Center

Mary

AED 673

AED 752 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A row of blue townhouses with a porch and a sign for 'Boutique Inn'.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a gas stove, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs. The room has wooden flooring and white walls.

A garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery and a bird feeder.

A garden pathway with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and greenery.

3. Ginkgo House on Harvard

Central Square, 1.2 km from Harvard Science Center

Saffet

AED 926

AED 1,060 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table. There are framed botanical illustrations on the wall and a large window with hanging glass terrariums.

A modern gym with a curved brown leather bench, small round tables, and woven poufs.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a visible entrance, and a mailbox on the sidewalk.

A modern lounge area with a brick wall, wooden paneling, and a mix of seating options including a sofa, armchairs, and ottomans.

4. Hotel 1868

Porter Square, 1.3 km from Harvard Science Center

Brenda Elizabeth

AED 572

AED 663 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

5. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from Harvard Science Center

Fiona

AED 888

AED 1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building entrance with a doormat, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern room with large windows, a round table, and four chairs.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of the cityscape.

6. Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Port, 2 km from Harvard Science Center

Erica

AED 561

AED 651 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The Charles Hotel with outdoor seating and a garden area.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a glass door.

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

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

7. The Charles Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.7 km from Harvard Science Center

Andre

AED 1,165

AED 1,351 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city.

A modern bathroom with a wooden console table, a mirror, a towel rack, and a small plant.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a comfortable sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

8. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

1.4 km from Harvard Science Center

Emily

AED 794

AED 1,075 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

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

A brick building with a covered entrance and signage for "Residence Inn by Marriott."

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.7 km from Harvard Science Center

Michael

AED 716

AED 958 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with liquor bottles.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A restaurant with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A hotel with a corner location, large windows, and a visible storefront.

10. Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square, 1.5 km from Harvard Science Center

Gerardo

AED 599

AED 694 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern reception area with a large window, a reception desk, and a 'welcome' sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a refrigerated display case, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted shelf with various items.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and a built-in refrigerator.

11. Beacon Suites Hotel

1.1 km from Harvard Science Center

Keith

AED 791

AED 883 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A transparent dome structure with a metal framework, a glass floor, and a metal railing.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a seating area with a coffee table.

A breakfast buffet with various fruits, pastries, and beverages.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign reading "DoubleTree Suites by Hilton," and a waterfront view.

12. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

1.8 km from Harvard Science Center

Darrell

AED 528

AED 614 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A two-story building with a sign reading "Irving House Bed & Breakfast".

A sign for Irving House Bed & Breakfast with a number 24 on it, surrounded by colorful tulips.

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a blue armchair, a red sofa, and a patterned rug.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

13. Irving House At Harvard

Mid-Cambridge, 0.5 km from Harvard Science Center

Ellen

AED 680

AED 778 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

14. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

MIT, 2.6 km from Harvard Science Center

Dawn

AED 493

AED 682 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and chandeliers.

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

15. Sheraton Commander Hotel

West Cambridge, 0.6 km from Harvard Science Center

Elizabeth

AED 902

AED 1,046 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a small table with flowers.

A multi-story building with a well-maintained lawn and a gated entrance.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

16. Hotel Veritas

Mid-Cambridge, 0.6 km from Harvard Science Center

Mike

AED 889

AED 1,018 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 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.

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

17. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

Central Square, 2.1 km from Harvard Science Center

Margarita De

AED 768

AED 997 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a body of water in the foreground.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large screen in the background.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, and a large screen displaying Courtyard Marriott Boston Cambridge.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

Cambridgeport, 2 km from Harvard Science Center

Bambi

AED 611

AED 845 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows.

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

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

East Cambridge, 3 km from Harvard Science Center

Richard and Karla

AED 715

AED 829 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 woman walking with a suitcase in front of a Marriott hotel entrance.

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

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

20. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Kendall Square, 2.8 km from Harvard Science Center

Victoria

AED 808

AED 937 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Science Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cambridge Common House	10.0 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Ginkgo House on Harvard	9.8 Exceptional 85 reviews	View
Hotel 1868	9.6 Exceptional 1,014 reviews	View
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Harvard Science Center Hotel Reviews

Porter Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Excellent restaurant on the property. Comfortable,quiet room."

Beacon Suites Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was great. The rooms were large and the bed was comfortable. The housekeeping came very late each day and didn't seem to fill up things like the lotion. There is no breakfast."

Lark Hotels 907 Main

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very friendly and helpful staff"

The Charles Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Best place to stay in Harvard Square, hands down , if you can swing it , it’s worth it. Always delightful."

Hotel Veritas

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay thoroughly. Staff are amazing and would recommend this place to anyone."

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, warmth place I recommend I will go back"

Harvard Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location with a pleasant room. Just stayed one night but would choose this hotel again if in the area."

Irving House At Harvard

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near Harvard. Short walk to the T line and convenient to restaurants and shops. Loved the breakfast and the cookies set out by the front desk each day. Everyone who worked there was pleasant and helpful. Check in and check out was very easy. We would definitely stay there again."

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Memorial Hall

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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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene 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 theater 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 115 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 Cambridge Common House.

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

Expedia has 115 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 American Repertory Theater, Somerville Theatre, and Roadrunner-Boston 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. Ginkgo House on Harvard

4. Hotel 1868

5. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

6. Lark Hotels 907 Main

7. The Charles Hotel

8. The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge

10. Porter Square Hotel

11. Beacon Suites Hotel

12. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

13. Irving House At Harvard

14. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

15. Sheraton Commander Hotel

16. Hotel Veritas

17. Le Méridien Boston Cambridge

18. Courtyard by Marriott Boston-Cambridge

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

20. Boston Marriott Cambridge

Compare popular hotels close to Harvard Science Center

Top Harvard Science Center Hotel Reviews

Porter Square Hotel

Beacon Suites Hotel

Lark Hotels 907 Main

The Charles Hotel

Hotel Veritas

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville

Harvard Square Hotel

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

Frequently asked questions