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Harvard Square Hotel

Harvard Square Hotel
Harvard Square Hotel – Cambridge, MA
Harvard Square Hotel – Cambridge, MA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Harvard Square Hotel

The Harvard Square Hotel is the centerpiece hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts's lively Harvard Square. Located just north of Boston and the Charles River, "The Square" is full of life, culture and university ambiance. Surrounded on both sides by Harvard University and its many museums, halls and libraries; the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park and the JFK School of Government, the hotel sits right in the center of this historic district. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All units will provide guests with a mini refrigerator. Boston Logan International Airport is 8.7 mi away from the property.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 826 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Room is bare minimum. Cooling and heating is old and wonky. TV with cable and no streaming or casting. Sheets and bed were clean and comfy and the location in relation to campus is great! No room service or restaurant, but great bakery next door. Expensive for what it is but the location just might make it worth it.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Small clean efficient best locating in harvard square bar move. Schedule all your meetings at Henrietta's table at the Charles Hotel (literally across the street) and Dave 75% on the room.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location. Limited parking

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This is a great”nuts and bolts” hotel. Well maintained, clean and helpful staff. The amenities are few but clean. The proximity of the Hotel at Harvard Square makes up for the lack of restaurant, fitness center and the like.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This was our first time staying here, but hopefully not our last. The room was immaculate, the staff was very professional, and the location is perfect!!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Oustanding location right in the middle of everything; lots of walking options to eateries, coffee shops and Harvard We went during the summer - the per night cost was a little more than what we're used to paying

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great spot for visiting Harvard U area!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    great staff.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Love the location everything is clean beds are comfortable. Only suggestion would be to offer scones or a pastry in the morning with the free coffee

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Close to food and metro stations, a few of the staff were prompt especially when we asked to move rooms. The walls are paper thin, so anything that happens around you can be heard, the TV was of poor quality. And the showers leaked water after they were done being used. They do not inform you if you have a conjoined room or not with random strangers, yes the door is locked by a master key but noise comes through it and it was very uncomfortable especially where we were not told and had no guarantee that the door was locked from both sides, some of the staff seemed more annoyed then welcoming. Like our questions and needs were more of an annoyance then something that should be addressed.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location. Clean. Quiet.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very cute hotel right by Harvard. Loved how great the location was. The front desk staff were friendly and the room was nice and comfortable.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Could not ask for a better location than right in the middle of Hahvahd Square. Staff were friendly, rooms were quite spacious and clean, and coffee was available at all times. Bed was very comfortable and not too soft (just the way I like it). All in all we had a great stay and will be back.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Its greatest asset is its location and proximity to everything in Cambridge. It has nice rooms and the staff does their best to accommodate you but you have to know it’s always going to be a budget hotel operationally. There’s a high volume of guests and not much individual attention. It’s a solid 3 and half star hotel. If you look for it to be more than what it is you may be disappointed.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The staff was helpful and accommodating! Rooms were clean and comfortable. Shops, Restaurants, Schools, and MBTA were all in walking distance. It was a great place to stay to easily explore Harvard Square!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location at a reasonable price. Nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable. Friendly staff and easy parking. All in all, a good option..

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great Hotel near Harvard Square. Clean. Hardwood floors. Able to checkout and leave luggage at front desk and even get some work done in lobby. Free coffee and tea in lobby. Great option. No gym

Frequently asked questions about Harvard Square Hotel

Does Harvard Square Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Harvard Square Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Harvard Square Hotel offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at Harvard Square Hotel.
Does Harvard Square Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Harvard Square Hotel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Cambridge, see business hotels in Cambridge.
Does Harvard Square Hotel have a fitness center?
Harvard Square Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Harvard Square Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Harvard Square Hotel is located at 110 Mount Auburn Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138. With a Walk Score of 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Harvard Square Hotel
  • Harvard University 0.3 mi
  • American Academy of Arts and Sciences 0.8 mi
  • World Wide Web Consortium 1.8 mi
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1.8 mi
  • Boston University 2.0 mi
  • Museum of Fine Arts Boston 2.7 mi
  • Boston Marathon bombings 2.7 mi

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