East Cambridge Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Cambridgeside Galleria
You can do some window-shopping at Cambridgeside Galleria during your visit to Cambridge. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Fenway Park
Catch an event at Fenway Park during your trip to Boston. Attend a baseball game in this walkable area.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Harvard University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Harvard University, a top university in Boston. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Copley Square
You can learn about the local history of Boston during your trip to a well-known site such as Copley Square. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Boston Common
After visiting Boston Common, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boston. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in East Cambridge
The Royal Sonesta Boston
"Great hotel, pool water was comfortably warm. Happy with everything."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG
"La habitación cómoda y el desayuno"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
"This was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at, clean, friendly and super helpful"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
"Did not know what to expect, but staff was extremely helpful and friendly, we booked a room with a bathroom in it so had everything we needed. Comfortable bed, AC worked great, very clean. Checked out the public bathroom and they were very clean as welln staff was very attentive. Both bars had good ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
"The pool was not open and we did not find out until after we arrived"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
"Hotel needs a complimentary continental breakfast for its guests."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Cambridge
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston City Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
