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Harvard University is a university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with its historic campus in the city. Students, faculty and visitors fill the Cambridge area, and the hotels nearest to the university are listed on this page.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
The closest four-star hotel to the university, just 130 m and a 2 minute walk from campus. Its spa, fitness center and lounge suit visitors who want to unwind after a day of lectures or sightseeing, while parking, breakfast and pet-friendly policies make it practical for longer stays in Cambridge.
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A 3-star base 190 m from the university, about 3 minutes on foot, with a guest score of 3.7 from 215 reviews. Parking, air conditioning, free wifi and pets allowed cover the essentials for a short campus visit in Cambridge.
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This 3-star apartment sits 330 m from the university, a 5 minute walk, and scores 4.2 from 529 reviews. A kitchen, air conditioning and free wifi give guests the flexibility of self-catering while staying close to the Yard in Cambridge.
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A 4-star apartment 430 m from campus, roughly 6 minutes on foot, with two units available. Free car parking, breakfast, family rooms, a kitchen, air conditioning and free wifi make it a strong fit for families or groups visiting the university in Cambridge.
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A 3-star apartment 400 m from the university, about 6 minutes away, with wifi included. Its position in Cambridge suits visitors who want a simple, well-placed base within easy walking distance of the campus.
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A 3-star guesthouse 500 m from the university, an 8 minute walk, with breakfast, free wifi and wheelchair access. A practical choice for visitors who want to start the day near the campus in Cambridge without a long commute.
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This 3-star hotel is 650 m from the university, about a 10 minute walk, and holds a guest score of 4.3 from 670 reviews. Parking, a lounge, fitness center, wheelchair access, air conditioning and pets allowed make it a comfortable Cambridge base for a campus visit.
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A 3-star guesthouse 740 m from the university, roughly 11 minutes on foot, with free wifi and wheelchair access. It suits visitors who prefer a small property within a straightforward walk of the campus in Cambridge.
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A 3-star hotel 780 m from the university, a 12 minute walk, rated 4.2 by 166 guests. Air conditioning and free wifi keep things simple for a short stay in Cambridge close to the campus.
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A 4-star apartment in Boston, 890 m from the university and about 13 minutes on foot. A pool bar, lounge, fitness center, kitchen, wheelchair access and pets allowed give groups and longer-stay guests plenty of space and facilities.
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Staying in Cambridge puts you within a short walk of the university gates. The Charles Hotel, 130 m away, is the closest four-star option, with a spa, fitness center and parking. Harvard Square Hotel sits 190 m out, and the Hip 5Br In Cambridge By Sonder is 330 m away with a kitchen and free wifi. For a longer but still easy walk, Sheraton Commander Hotel is 650 m from campus, while Hotel Veritas is 780 m out.
A handful of listings sit across the river in Boston, roughly 890 m from the university. Luxury Apartments by Hyatus Boston Cambridge is a four-star property with a pool bar, fitness center and kitchen, and The Atlas Hotel, also four-star, offers a spa, car parking and a gymnasium. Both keep you on the Boston side of the Charles while remaining walkable to Harvard, which suits guests who want the city side of the river.
The closest hotels are genuinely walkable: The Charles Hotel is 130 m (2 minutes) from the university, Harvard Square Hotel is 190 m (3 minutes), and Hip 5Br In Cambridge By Sonder is 330 m (5 minutes). Several apartments and guesthouses sit within 500 m to 740 m, so 6 to 11 minutes on foot. From around 780 m to 1.0 km, expect a 12 to 15 minute walk or a short ride, as with Hotel Veritas, Luxury Apartments by Hyatus Boston Cambridge and The Atlas Hotel. Guests arriving by plane normally take a taxi or airport transfer into Cambridge; once here, the compact campus makes driving unnecessary for the nearest addresses, and those with a car should check whether their hotel includes parking.
Harvard University is one of the oldest and most famous universities in the United States, and its campus in Cambridge is the heart of a lively college town. The Yard, the red-brick buildings and the surrounding squares draw prospective students, alumni, academics and visitors throughout the year. People come for guided campus walks, graduation ceremonies, lectures, reunions and sports fixtures, and many use a stay nearby to explore the museums and bookshops that ring the university. Cambridge itself sits just across the Charles River from Boston, which makes it easy to combine a campus visit with the wider city. Because the university spreads over several squares, the choice of hotels near Harvard University depends on how close you want to be to the Yard, the river or the T. The area has everything from large four-star properties with spas and fitness centres to small guesthouses and serviced apartments with kitchens, so visitors can pick the style that fits their trip.
The Charles Hotel is the closest hotel we list, about 2 min walk · 130 m from Harvard University in a straight line, in Cambridge.
Yes: 13 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Harvard University, about a 15-minute walk, and 5 are within 500 m. The closest is The Charles Hotel, 130 m away.
Best Location At Harvard University 4 Bedroom Apartment Two Units Available, Harvard Sq 5min walk to main gate sleeps 6 free one car parking, Parkside on Ellery list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
The Charles Hotel has the best guest score of the hotels near Harvard University: 4.4/5 from 1,251 reviews, 130 m away.
4 of the hotels we list within 1 km of Harvard University have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being The Charles Hotel (130 m).
Harvard University is about 2.0 km from the centre of Cambridge in a straight line.
Several serviced apartments sit within walking distance in Cambridge, including Hip 5Br In Cambridge By Sonder at 330 m, Lovely 2BR in Cambridge by Sonder at 400 m and the Best Location At Harvard University apartment at 430 m. Most include kitchens and free wifi, which suits families and longer visits.
The Best Location At Harvard University apartment lists family rooms, and wheelchair access appears at Cambridge Common House, Sheraton Commander Hotel, The Cambridge Karma House, Luxury Apartments by Hyatus Boston Cambridge and The Atlas Hotel. Facilities vary by property, so check the individual listing before booking.
