Boutique Hotels in Cambridge, MA

Known for its world renowned private universities, Cambridge, Massachusetts is a mecca for intellectuals, foodies, world travelers and art enthusiasts, among many others. This stunning city rests comfortably across the Charles River, and offers a striking views of Boston from the water’s edge. Stroll through the heart of the Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the Harvard University campus, to find the neoclassical Widener Library. Then, peruse bookstores and sip from the many awaiting bars and cafes within Harvard Square. While on campus, you may also come across The Harvard Art Museums containing the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger and Arthur M. Sackler collections. And just Southeast, is the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where you can explore another beautiful campus amongst its thousands of students hard at work. Bring your best walking shoes and get excited to discover the area from the best boutique hotels in Cambridge.

When traveling to Cambridge, you won't run out of incredible museums, landmarks, and historic sites to tour while in town. Spend an entire day visiting each the Harvard Art Museums, including the Harvard Museum of Natural History, which features a collection of 12,000 specimens (including dinosaurs!), meteorites, and the infamous Blaschka ‘Glass Flowers’. After that, tour the MIT Museum and Longfellow House— Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site. Then after a long day of museum hopping, enjoy a delicious dinner from one of the city’s elevated restaurants before catching a vibrant performance from the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), a Harvard University venue that features New American dramas and musicals by an award–winning theater company. Regardless of the theater you chose, you’ll have no trouble getting tickets to a show during your visit, as there are over a dozen performance theaters in Cambridge to choose from!

For an action-packed afternoon, pop over the water to Boston, where you can catch a Red Sox game from the world-famous Fenway Park! While on that side, make a point to check out the new waterfront area, which is home to an updated harbor area, tons of art galleries, shopping, and the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art, an art museum and exhibition space that has new shows on display every few months. Then, grab a drink from one of the dockside cocktail bars before heading back to Cambridge for the night.

Discover the area and Boston’s rich history on a tour from the Charles Riverboat Company, which offers a variety of sightseeing tours in the Cambridge area. From above decks, you’ll enjoy the best views from the Charles River Basin and Boston Harbor while learning about the rich maritime history of the area. Opt for their most popular tour — a 60-minute narrated Charles River Tour, which provides views of Beacon Hill, Boston University, Esplanade Park, Harvard University, MIT, and much more! For a unique take, try their 90-minute Architecture Tour or their 75-minute sunset cruise for incredible views of the Boston Harbor skyline!

Enjoy your stay in Cambridge, and don’t forget to check out our top boutique hotels nearby in Boston, Philadelphia, and York.