Heart of Cambridge.A stay at this West Cambridge hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Harvard University and 3 miles (5 km) of Boston University. Fenway Park and Northeastern University are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Harvard Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Boston University - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
Fenway Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
Copley Square - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Harvard Square Station - 4 min walk
Union Square Station - 5 min drive
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Russell House Tavern - 3 min walk
Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - 2 min walk
Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs - 2 min walk
Charlie's Kitchen - 1 min walk
Tasty Burger - 2 min walk
About this property
Harvard Square Hotel
Hotel near Harvard University in Cambridge
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Harvard Square Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.
This Cambridge hotel is smoke free.
73 guestrooms or units
4 levels
Deli
Dry cleaning
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Car service
Concierge
Newspapers in lobby (free)
ATM
Elevator
No smoking on site
Coffee shop
Harvard Square Hotel offers 73 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Self parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Extended parking on site (USD 25 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
Snack bar/deli
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Braille/raised signage
Elevator (37 inch wide door)
Front entrance ramp
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Self parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
Extended parking fee: USD 25 per night
Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0014470490
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is C0014470490. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
We should mention
Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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Harvard Hotel Square
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Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Harvard
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Cambridge Harvard Square Hotel
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Harvard Square Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Cannot beat the location, right in the heart of Harvard Square within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants, quick walk to memorial drive and the Red Line! Parking on site is also a huge perk! Had a wonderful stay!
Cal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Juli
Travelled with partner
Mar 17, 2025
Location is great for getting around Cambridge and surrounding areas. The room was small but adequate. The shower was a bit frustrating as you had to stand under the shower head to turn it on and get blasted at first with cold water.
This is a lovely small hotel. It has very limited amenities but is right across the street from the Charles Hotel and walkable to everything in Harvard Square. There is parking available on the upper level of the attached garage - the signage is not clear and the turn up the ramp is easy to miss and difficult to navigate (we accidentally ended up first in the lower garage which didn’t seem a great place to leave our car, and then in a bus alley, which the busses weren’t happy about…). Overall this hotel was just what we needed for an overnight trip to Cambridge for an event.
Perfect location to be visiting to watch sports at Harvard, easy stroll from train station and to sports facilitators.
Clean, comfortable bed, large room. Area felt safe when walking at night. Would stay again.
Was very good, except for the part where I got locked from the inside and couldn’t get out, but housekeeping guy came to my rescue and got the front desk dude and they WD-40d my way out, so I really appreciate them and their hard work.
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Great value. Clean room. Quiet and just what we needed for a weekend getaway to have some good food at restaurants, fantastic concert at Regatta Bar, and museums at Harvard.